Lacemaking Resources

Beginner workshops - 2026

February 5 & 12: Beginning Torchon Bobbin Lace

• Virtual (through A Twisted Picot)
• https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/beginning-torchon-bobbin-lace-class?fbclid=IwY2xjawPY5jZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQKsBODRqJQxpd-HoggBgcnIHqCmw1CuLo_8SZ1Cw6RZBAA72FyVP5V79sUY_aem_rz1xACjbhupbQjnFDmWvzQ

March 10 through March 24: Beginning Bobbin Lace

• Allerton Park & Retreat Center, Allerton, IL
• https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/bobbin-lace/

May 3 through May 8: Bobbin Lace

• John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
• https://www.brooklynlaceguild.com/classes/2026/5/3/bobbin-lace

May 9 & 10: Beginning Bobbin Lace

• Sanborn Mills Craft Farm, Loudon, NH
• https://sanbornmills.org/?s=bobbin

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
• • 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/
• • Includes information on equipment, patterns & stitches
• Let’s Learn Lace (Australian Lace Guild): https://australianlaceguild.com.au/about-lace/learn-lace/
• • 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/