Lacemaking Resources
Beginner workshops 2026
- November 19 - 21: 3-day Bobbin lace class, Putnamville, VT
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Beginner workshops 2027
- January 18 - 20: 3-day Bobbin lace class, Putnamville, VT
- February 5 & 6: 2-day Tatting class, Putnamville, VT
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- February 6 & 7: 2-day Beginner Bobbin lace workshop, Ipswich, MA
- February 15 - 17: 3-day Bobbin lace class, Putnamville, VT
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- May 6 - 9: 3-day bobbin lace class
- July 31: 1-day bobbin lace class
Online Lace Classes
- The Lace Museum: https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/
- The Online Tatting Class: https://www.theonlinetattingclass.com/
Beginner Resources
- Getting Started: How to make lace The Lace Guild: https://www.laceguild.org/getting-started-how-to-make-lace
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- Includes videos on how to wind a bobbin, basic stitches, beginner patterns and adding beads
- Jo Edkins Bobbin Lace School: https://www.theedkins.co.uk/jo/lace/
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- Includes information on equipment, patterns & stitches
- Let’s Learn Lace (Australian Lace Guild): https://australianlaceguild.com.au/about-lace/learn-lace/
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- Includes information about equipment, patterns and basic stitches
Suppliers in the USA
- Van Sciver Bobbin Lace: https://vansciverbobbinlace.com/
- Snowgoose Lace: https://www.snowgooselace.com/
- Fine Threads: https://www.finethreads-vermontlace.com
- Designs by Marguccio: https://www.designsbymarguccio.com/
- The Lace Museum: https://the-lace-museum-shop.myshopify.com/
- Lacemaker USA: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LacemakerUSA
- ProvoLaceShop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ProvoLaceShop
- BobbinLace.Online: https://www.bobbinlace.org/shop
- A Twisted Picot: https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop
- The Needlepoint Joint: https://needlepointjoint.com/
Online Support Groups (Facebook)
- Beginner Bobbin Lace Makers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginnerbobbinlace
- Bobbin Lace Makers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/23681885112
- Bobbin Lace Making: https://www.facebook.com/groups/12044684371
Beginner Books
- The Lace Guild Introductory Book Series including Torchon, Bedfordshire, Bucks Point, Honiton, and Milanese https://www.laceguild.org/shop-7?page=2
- “Beginner’s Guide to Bobbin Lace” by Gilian Dye & Adrienne Thunder (Amazon)
- “The Torchon Lace Workbook” by Bridget M Cook (Amazon)
- “Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking” by Rosemary Shepherd (Amazon)
- “Technique of Bobbin Lace” by Pamela Nottingham (Amazon)
- “Bobbin Lace Stitches & Techniques – a reference book of the basics” by Jo Edkins (Amazon)
- “How to make Bobbin Lace: A guide to the equipment, stitches and techniques of bobbin lace for the complete beginner” by Jo Edkins
YouTube Channels
- Louise West: https://www.youtube.com/@LouiseWestLace
- Lesley’s Lace: https://www.youtube.com/@LesleysLace
- Mundillo Lace: https://www.youtube.com/@mundillolace201
- Ollybobscrafts: https://www.youtube.com/ollybobscrafts
- Jenny Brandis: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennyBrandisLace
- Thread Whisperers: https://www.youtube.com/@threadwhisperers6624
- Claire Bonito: https://www.youtube.com/@Bonitocrafts
- Galicia Bee Designs: https://www.youtube.com/@GaliciaBee
Palms up method
- Practice palms up method in holding bobbins: https://youtu.be/Y0lFI0VA3CU?si=fZRNn0D0wDRKFFdm
Lace Conferences
- Winter Lace Conference, Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.winterlaceconference.org/
- OIDFA Virtual Conference: https://www.oidfa.com/2026-virtual-congress/
- International Organization of Lace (IOLI): https://main.internationalorganizationoflace.org/conventions
Lace Types
- Jean Leader’s Bobbin Lace Types: https://www.lacetypes.com/index.html
Lace organizations
- International Organization of Lace (US): https://internationalorganizationoflace.org/
- The Lace Guild (UK): https://www.laceguild.org/
- The Lace Museum (US): https://www.thelacemuseum.org
- OIDFA USA: https://oidfa-usa.org/
- The Raleigh Lace Museum (US): https://www.ksclcfoundation.org
- Australian Lace Guild: https://australianlaceguild.com.au/