(updated)

June 8, 2012

Dear Customer:
Thank you for requesting information about my lace instruction and supply business. If you have any
questions about the supplies listed on the following pages, let me use my 36 years of lacemaking
experience to help you in your selections.!
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be my pleasure to send promotional materials on any of the items you have questions about. Call us at
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Sincerely yours,
Holly Van Sciver
Van Sciver Bobbin Lace

Discover, Explore, Master

Torchon
Ulrike Voelcker
Written for lacemakers with basic bobbin lace
knowledge this expanding book will be delivered in 3
parts. Part I will have 126 pages with 75 prickings and
full color diagrams with text in German and English.
$38.95

P.S. With the help of the computer, I am able to up-date my catalogue frequently giving you the most accurate reflection of
available items and their prices. However, due to fluctuations in foreign currency, prices may change without notice.

Books

Check out our web page at http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com for more books and information! If you are having difficulty sorting out
the myriad of information about books let me use my 35 years of lacemaking experience to help you make your selections!

New
Discover, Explore, Master Torchon Lace, Ulrike Voelcker ................38.95
Gold and Silver Edgings, Gilian Dye...................................................

29.95
Ajourstickerei I, Gisela Brinck .............................................................26.95
25 Valencienneskanjes, Nora Andries and Godelieve Vroom!............24.95
Flanders Lace II, Kumiko Nakazaki......................................................

44.95
La Dentelle Torchon nouvelles crtions, Martine Piveteau, ..............49.95
Spitze Im Raum, various ....................................................................109.95
Spitzenrand - oft verkannt -, various ...............................................139.95
Flanders Lace, Barbara Corbet ...........................................................59.95
Floral Bucks Point Patterns, Joyce Syms ..........................................22.95
Mailnder Spitze auf neuen Wegen, various .....................................99.95
Invisible, Martina Wolter-Kampmann ...................................................74.95
Hinojosa Lace, History and Technique, Maria Regueiro ..................89.95
Contemporary Lace For You, Jane Atkinson, ....................................64.95
Spinnen, Spinnen, Spinnen, Hildegard Gls ......................................26.95
Cluny de Brioude, Dentelle Polychrome, Odette Arpin ....................39.95
Perlencolliers ,Ulrike Voelcker .............................................................14.95
Colliers mit Perlen ,Ulrike Voelcker .....................................................14.95
Pettersson-Spitzen, Nordstrm ..........................................................49.95
Mille Fleurs, Kumiko Nakazaki .............................................................56.95
Oracle des Dentelles, Claudette and Michel Bouvot ..........................28.95
Dentelle de Valenciennes, Sophie Houpeurt Mollaret ........................24.95
Mailander Spitze, Christine Merecki ....................................................44.95
Sterne, Deborah Robinson, Christine Merecki .....................................26.95
Spitze Von Einst in Klppelbriefen Von Heute, Christine Merecki ....54.95
Spitze in Farbe, Christine Merecki .......................................................34.95

Bobbin Lace Manuals and Skills

Torchon Lacemaking, Jan Tregidgo....................................................

39.95
Introduction To Bobbin Lacemaking, Rosemary Shepherd ..............39.95
Introduction To Bobbin Lacemaking, Jean Jagendorf ......................12.95
Beginners Guide To Bobbin Lace, Gillian Dye!..................................19.95
The Beginning of the End, Ulike Lhr!................................................69.95
Everything you wanted to know about starts and finishes.
Klppel-Kurs, Ulrike Lhr!....................................................................29.95
Terrific manual covering Torchon, Beds and Bucks Point Lace,
fundamentals. English Translation now available!!................................12.95
A Manual of Handmade Bobbin Lace Work, M. Maidment. !..............22.50
Chapters on Torchon, Bedfordshire, Bucks Point and Honiton.
Klppeln-Handbuch mit 400 Tricks und Kniffen, Lohr!.....................69.95
400 practical skills illustrated and diagrammed. A must have!
Die Kunst Des Hkelns, The Art of Sewings, Ulrike Vockker!...........15.95
Magic Threads, Christine Springett !.....................................................14.95
How to start and end a pattern using magic threads for easy sewings.
Rekonstruktion alter Spitzen, Beckers-Hartl, Kilian, Schuster!...........29.95
Les bases de la dentelle au fuseau!...................................................49.95
Grnde mit System, Uta Ulrich ...........................................................59.95

Torchon
Torchon Lacemaking, Jan Tregidgo....................................................

39.95
Introduction To Torchon Lace,Alison Tolson!.....................................12.95
La dentelle torchon, Martine Piveteau!................................................54.00
La dentelle torchon. Vol 2, Martine Piveteau!......................................54.00
Torchon Patterns, The Lace Guild .........................................................6.95
Pattern Design for Torchon Lace (CD), Jane Atkinson......................
!
29.95
Klppelmuster fr Schals und Tischlufer, Brigitte Bellon!...............26.95
Torchon de Cholet, Piveteau and Fouriscot!........................................39.95
Torchon de Cholet, vol. 2, Piveteau and Fouriscot.............................
!
39.95
Wedding Lace Portfolio Louise Colgan!..............................................15.95
Rose Brier Bears, Betty Braun!............................................................22.00
Torchon Lacemaking, A Manual of Techniques, Elizabeth Wade!....34.95
Les Dentelles aux Fuseaux, DMC !......................................................79.95
Torchon Spitzen Technique, various!................................................119.95
Fabulous interdisciplinary Analysis of Torchon Technique.
Torchon Spitzen Technique (English Translation)!...........................36.95
101 Torchon Lace Patterns, Robin Lewis!...........................................26.95
Color in Torchon (DVD), Jean Leader.................................................
!
48.00
Twenty Bookmarks, The Lace Guild!...................................................18.95

Bedfordshire, Cluny, Guipure, Schneeberger

An Early Lace Workbook, Rosemary Shepherd!...............................59.95
Fabulous history and pattern book on the earliest bobbin laces.
Floral Bedfordshire, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof !.................................59.95
Pattern book on pictorial Beds. Lots of patterns with an emphasic on
the geometric grounds.
Nature in Lace, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof !.........................................34.95
Wiener Spitzen, Hartmut Lang ..........................................................59.95
Bedfordshire Lace Patterns, Marget Turner!....................................24.95
Reprint of 1500's wood block designs for bobbin lace.
Introduction To Bedfordshire Lace, Jean Leader!...........................14.95
Thistles, Roses and Daffodils, Jean Leader!....................................16.95
Four bookmark patterns in floral Beds.
Introducing Beds Lace in 20 Lessons, B. Underwood !..................39.95
Beginning/Intermediate manual of Beds complete w/patterns.
Traditional Bedfordshire Lace, Barbara Underwood!.......................34.50
The best advanced manual of Beds complete with patterns.
Bedfordshire Lace Designs: Sargeant Collection, Anita Wilkinson 34.95
Bedfordshire Lace Motifs, Anita Wilkinson!......................................19.95
My Favorite Patterns from Fifty Year of Lacemaking, M. Tite!........19.95
Bedfordshire Lace Designs, Anita Wilkinson ...................................34.95
Prickings from the AV Clark Collection-CD, various ......................16.95
Rose Family Sample Book-DVD, various ........................................32.00
A Celebration of Bedfordshire Lace --The Thomas Lester
Collection, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery. (Due 2013)!..............................29.95
A photograph compilation of the best of the Thomas Lester Collection.
Thomas Lester, his Lace & the East Midlands Ind., A Buck!..........29.95
History of the dealers and the lace they designed.
Patterns for Lace at the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery,
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (Due 2013)!..................................................22.95
Traced Parchment Patterns for Lace, CHAG (Due 2013)!...............22.95
52 Designs from the Cecil Higgins Gallery (Due 2013)!..................22.95
Guipure Und Cluny Spitzen, various!..............................................110.00
Guipure Und Cluny Spitzen (English Translation), various !...........36.95
Dentelles au Fuseau Cluny, Fouriscot - Salvador!............................32.50
La Guipure du Puy, Hubert and Fouriscot!........................................38.00
La Guipure du Puy, vol. 2, Hubert and Fouriscot!.............................32.50
Cluny de Brioude, Fouriscot and Arpin!.............................................29.95
The Technique of Cluny and Maltese Lace, Vera Cockuyt!.............34.95
Dentelle au Fuseau Mthode, Jean Chaley. !..................................39.95
Schneeberger Klppelmotive, Brigitte Bellon.!.................................34.95
Schneeberger Lace Technique, Baumeister-Jonker!........................19.95
Schneeberger Lace Patterns, Baumeister-Jonker!...........................19.95
Schneeberger 2004, Baumeister-Jonker!...........................................59.95
Elizabethian Lace, Gilian Dye!...........................................................26.95

Springett -- see page 7 for Springett DVDs

Torchon Lace Book Christine Springett.!...........................................17.95
A good beginners book with easy and fun patterns. Accompanies the
DVD Torchon Lace.
Fun With Leaves, Christine Springett.!...............................................15.95
Make leaves in color using variegated thread, the Springett way!
Magic Threads, Christine Springett !...................................................14.95
Learn to start a pattern with magic threads for easy joins at the end.
Success To The Lace Pillow David Springett!...................................29.95
All about the antique East Midland bobbins.
The Christmas Lace Book Christine Springett !.................................26.95
Patterns with a Christmas theme. Copious instructions.
Lace for Special Occasions, Christine Springett !.............................34.95
100 pages of wedding & anniversary projects.
Turning Lace Bobbins David Springett!.............................................39.95
Everything you ever wanted to know about turning lace bobbins.
Snakes Galore, Christine Springett!...................................................12.95
Makes the popular Springett snake in 10 variations.
Bangle Bonanza, Christine Springett !..................................................9.95
Spangles and Superstitions Christine & David Springett !................12.95
The Christmas Collection, Christine Springett!.................................16.95
Variations on an Edging, Christine Springett!...................................12.95
Fine Old Buckinghamshire Lace Patterns C. Springett!..................26.95

Books cont
Flanders, Point de Paris, "
Valenciennes, Mechlin, Binche"

Bucks Point, Tnder, Bayeux, Beveran,

Chantilly, Downton

Flanders Lace, Barbara Corbet ...........................................................59.95 Geometrical Bucks Point, Alex stillwell!............................................59.95
The most comprehensive book on geometric Bucks available.
Introduction To Bucks Point, Jean Leader!......................................14.95
All the basics in a nutshell.
In English finally an intermediate level
Grammar of Point Ground, Ulrike Voelcker!......................................64.95
Flanders Lace instruction and pattern book
with lots of colored diagrams making this
book very easy to use.
In stock and fabulous on the
technique of point ground laces.
This
point
Special kant Kobe, ..............................................................................49.95 is a must have for a student of the
Flandrische spitze im Aufbruch ,various ..........................................119.95 ground laces.
Bobijntje! Japan,Fumie Kanai ..............................................................39.95
Dentelle de Valenciennes, Sophie Houpeurt Mollaret ........................19.95
Blumige Reste aus Flandern das Beste, Ulrike Voelcker!..................29.95
A diagrammed pattern book of flowers in old Flanders.
Flanders Lace/ DVD, Sally Schoenberg!...............................................54.00
This huge 3 disk DVD offers the latest instruction on Flanders Lace.
By working three edging patterns Sally Schoenberg teaches the essentials Floral Bucks Point Patterns,Joyce Syms .........................................26.95
Buckinghamshire Pillow Lace, Georgina M. Roberts!......................24.95
of Flanders Lace including the 5-hole ground, half of a ground stitch,
joining in two times, inputs, outputs, snowflakes and the overlapping finish. Bucks Point Grids and Fillings, Deborah Robinson!........................16.95
Flanders Lace, A to Z, Kumiko Nakazaki!.............................................49.95 Bucks Point Prickings, Kate Riley !...................................................18.95
59 prickings w/diagrams selected from the Lace Dealers Pat. Book.
A new Flanders pattern folio of edgings and mats by a favorite!
Dentelle de Flandre, Maz Catherine!.................................................54.00 DVD-Intermediate Skills in Buck Point Lace, Jean Leader ............75.00
Dick durch Dnn (Thick through Thin), Ulrike Lohr !.........................34.95 Suffolk Lace, C & M Bouvot and C Hervieux .....................................49.95
Symphonie en Dentelle, C & M Bouvot and C Hervieux...................

74.95
Explores thick threads through thin in Flemish grounds.
Viele Gute Grnde I, II, III, IV, Ulrike Lohr.........................each!..........26.95 Polychrome de Dourseulles 9-Modles, Bouvot & Hervieux ..........39.95
*Special Kant Barcelona, various !.......................................................19.95 Luton Lace Treasury, Volume I, II, III, IV Sally Barry......each !.........36.00
200 Bucks Point patterns from the Lace Dealers Pattern Book.
*Mixed patterns folios from OIDFA Conventions.
Flanders Lace, Giusiana, Kauffmann, Stang.......................................
!
79.95 Bucks Point Lace Patterns, Henk Hardeman!...................................23.95
Fine Old Buckinghamshire Lace Patterns C. Springett!..................26.95
A complete manual of Flanders Lace in 4 languages.
The Technique of Flanders, Vera Cockuyt!.........................................36.95 Bucks Point Lace patterns from the Pope and Sivewright collection.
Tonderkniplinger II, Inge Wind Skovgaard!........................................32.00
A complete manual of Flanders Lace technique in English.
Flanders Lace, 31 Prickings and Graphs,Vera Cockuyt !...................36.95 Tonder patterns with diagrams. Danish text, English glossary.
Point Ground Patterns from Australia, Elwyn Kenn.!......................12.95
Pattern supplement for the Technique of Flanders with diagrams.
The Tech. and Design of Flanders Lace, Vera Cockuyt!....................24.95 Nice pattern book of point ground designs.
Le Point de Paris, Piveteau and Fouriscot !.........................................39.95 Lace: Australian Wildflowers in Point Ground Elwyn Kenn!...........12.95
Tllgrundspitzen--Point Ground Lace, R. Doepfner-Wettstein!.......56.95
A wonderful book covering all the fundamental of Paris Lace,
28 patterns based on Switzerland's traditional point ground lace and
complete with patterns and diagrams.
The Technique of Paris Lace, Vera Cockuyt!......................................36.95 includes meticulously drawn large color-coded diagrams.
Dentelles Normandes - Honfleur et Vire, Bouvot!..............................59.95 Dentelles Du Pays-D'enhaut, Ruth Doepfner-Wettstein!...................44.95
Honfleur et Vire/English Translation!.................................................19.95 Swiss point ground patterns for the bonnets of the Pays dEnhaut.
La Dentelle Lille du Puy, Nathalie Hubert ........................................ 44.95
Traditional lace of Honfleur in the Point de Paris tradition.
The Technique of Valenciennes,Vera Cockuyt!..................................36.95 Chantilly, Baumeister-Jonker!.............................................................24.95
Tech. of Valenciennes, Pattern Supplement, Cockuyt!.....................26.95 Get your start in Chantilly here.
Eisblumen, Ulrike Voelcker !.................................................................44.95 JAGD nach Strich und Faden, Ulrike Lhr!.......................................59.95
Fabulous Chantilly, Mechlin, and Point de Paris patterns.
Diagrammed, patterns for ice flowers set into Mechlin ground.
De sierlijkheid van de Mechelse kant, R. Thienpondtt!......................69.95 Butterfly and Moth, Ulrike Lohr!.........................................................44.95
15 fabulous true to life colored butterfly patterns in point ground.
A complete syllabus on the technique of Mechlin.
Variations on Plaited Grounds ,Vera Cockuyt !...................................34.95 Stil-Blten, Ulrike Voelcker!................................................................59.95
Workbook, Vera Cockuyt!.....................................................................19.95 Spectacular polychrome flowers in point ground.
Variations on Snow Grounds, Vera Cockuyt!.....................................34.95 Beveran Lace Pattern Packet, Annie Noben !....................................34.00
Workbook Vera Cockuyt!......................................................................19.95 New patterns in the beautiful Flemish point ground lace w/CD.
Devon Trolly Lace, The Lost Lace of the East Devon Coast,
Binche lace techniques with prickings and colored diagrams.
Flanders Binche Lace, Annick Staes ..................................................24.00 Carol McFadzean!................................................................................44.95
Binche II: The Old Becomes New, M. Giusiana ..................................74.95 Devon Trolly Lace, Patterns and Lace for Queen Victoria,
Carol McFadzean!................................................................................39.95
Old patterns focusing on grounds and fillings, with color diagrams.
Binche III, Michael Giusiana!.................................................................69.95 Schwarzarbeit - Band 2, Ulrike Voelcker.!.........................................69.95
Ulrikes second book on black Chantilly lace is sensational.
Patterns for fine Binche edgings including colored diagrams.
Horoscoop, Annemarie Verbeke !..........................................................59.95 Point Ground Lace, European Network !............................................49.95
Dentelles et Blondes, Liebenau, Erzgebirge, Point of L'Aquila, Point
All the signs of the zodiac made in Binche.
Binche: An Introduction, Vera Cockuyt!..............................................36.95 Ground Lace of Slovenia, and Ret-Fi Lace of Spain.
Suggestions: How To Improve Binche, Cockuyt!...............................19.95 The Flower Grounds in Point Ground Lace, Sally Barry!................49.95
Colouring Diagrams, Vera Cockuyt!.....................................................24.95 32 Downton Lace Patterns, Shelly Canning!.....................................42.50
How-to manual on Dowton Lace with lots of beautiful patterns for this
Learn the Belgian coloring system for diagrams.
Bobijntje! 1, 2, 4 & 5 Fumie Kanai.......................................(each).......


39.95 lovely point ground lace made in England Southwest.
The Technique of Mentebolle Lace, Vera Cockuyt
................................34.95 Downton Lace : A History, S. Harley & P. Parry!.................................7.95

Books cont.

Spitzen Blten, various!......................................................................94.95

A big book of flower patterns in assorted techniques. Terrific.
Bobbin Lace Fans, Louise Colgan.!....................................................17.95
Four fans patterns in Torchon, Beds, Bucks and Russian.
Bobbin Lace Flowers, Doris Olsen .....................................................44.95 Lace for Ten Pairs, Claire Burkhard!...................................................34.95
Easy to make and lots of fun, this book of bobbin lace flower patterns work A mix of edgings, mats, doilies, and picture patterns.
up to look like the real deal. Make the flowers in any color you would like
Lace for Dolls and Dolls Houses, Ann Collier!.................................19.95
using 6 strands of DMC Mouline Special 25 or Londonderry 80/3.
Miniature Bucks and Beds lace patterns especially nice for dolls.
Mille Fleurs, Kumiko Nakazaki .............................................................56.95 Birthdays and Birth Signs in Lace, B. Cook !....................................16.95
Mit Rippe und Rolle, Ulrike Volcker .....................................................64.95 Special Occasions in Lace, B. Cook !.................................................16.95
Three theme based mixed pattern books edited by Bridget Cook.
This 136 page hardback includes 40 free lace
Klppeln zur Weihnachtszeit (Lace for Christmas), B. Bellon!..........22.95
patterns featuring raised and rolled work found in
A charming book of Christmas laces and ornaments.
Honiton, Duchesse and Withof laces. Technical
Bobbin Lace - To and Fro, Claire Burkhard ........................................26.95
drawings include grounds, fillings and free lace work.

Free Laces--Honiton, Withof, Bloemwork,

Duchesse, Rosaline

Modern Bobbin Lace, Karen Marie Iversen!.........................................44.00

Fluid designs in color. Stunning and easy to make.
The Technique of Honiton, Elsie Luxton!............................................29.95
Working traditional patterns this book takes the lacemaker from beginning
Honiton through advanced raised and rolled work.
Honiton Lace: Step-By-Step, Sheila Wells!........................................17.95
A fresh perspective on Honiton lace with diagrammed solutions.
Honiton Lace Patterns, Devon Lace Teachers !...................................17.95
Compilation of traditional Honiton patterns. Very nice!
Honiton, Joyce Dorsett.!.......................................................................13.95
All the basics of Honiton Lace.
36 Klppelbilder, nach der Natur, Armgard Schneider!......................36.95
Introduction To Bruges Lace, Jean Hardy .........................................14.95
Designing for Bruges Flower Lace, Edna Sutton!.............................18.00
The Technique of Bloemwork, Vera Cockuyt.!...................................34.95
Bloemwork Pattern Supplement, Vera Cockuyt!................................29.95
Tech. of Chrysanthemum Bloemwork, Vera Cockuyt!.......................34.95
Kleine Schmuckstcke in Chrysanthe-Technik, H.Glos !..................18.95
The Technique of Florence Bloemwork, Vera Cockuyt!....................34.95
La Dentelles Duchesse - Initiation, Fouriscot & Parfait-Laitem !.........32.95
Dentelles Duchesse - Perfectionnement V2,
Fouriscot & Parfait-Laitem !....................................................................32.95
More traditional Duchesse patterns, fully diagrammed in color.
The Technique of Duchesse, Vera Cockuyt!.......................................29.95
In English a complete how-to manual of Duchesse.
A Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces, Part I,
Sluis 1913-1935, Anneke Reijs !...........................................................49.95
Part II, Withof, Anneke Reijs!...............................................................49.95
Part III, Withof, Anneke Reijs !..............................................................49.95
The bibles of Sluis and Withof laces sanctioned by Sister Judith of the
Netherlands including instructions, diagrams and patterns.
Withof Pattern Book #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 ..........................each!....19.95
Withof Pattern Book #6!......................................................................39.95
Withof Pattern Book #7, #8 and #9 .............................each!..............49.95
Rosaline, Vera Cockuyt !.......................................................................34.95
Maikfer, Flieg (Bugs), Ulrike Lhr!.....................................................16.95
Fine realistically designed free lace patterns of bugs.
Schmetterlinge (Butterflies), Ulrike Lhr!...........................................16.95
Realistic designs of butterflies made in fine free lace techniques. English
translation available at: http://www.thetracery.com
The Technique of Rococo, Vera Cockuyt!...........................................34.95
Creative Design in Bobbin Lace, Ann Collier. !...................................21.95
The author takes a design an shows how it can be creatively transformed
in tape, continuous for free bobbin lace techniques.

Mixed Pattern Books & Techniques

Hausdrachen (Mythical Creatures), Ulike Lhr!.................................44.95
21 dragons and mythical creatures in various techniques.
Circles and Squares, The Lace Guild .................................................16.95
Lace Fans, Ann Collier!.........................................................................26.95
Fan patterns combining various lace-making techniques.
Attraktive Spitzendecken, Schneider and Schneider.........................
!
29.95
Circular mats in mixed lace techniques. Original and nice.
Spiel Mit Ecken 4 (Fun With Corners), Claire Burkhard.!...................36.95
Spitzen Pfauen (Peacocks), Various!..................................................59.95
Spitzen Facher (Fans) Various!...........................................................89.95
Weihnachtliche Klppelmotive, (Christmas Lace) Bellon!.................22.95

Milanese, Russian, Cantu, Idrija and Tape

Dentelle de Mirecourt, Marie-Jos MASSOL!..................................... 29.95
The Lace of Idrija, Pervanja and Svetlik !............................................. 34.95
Bits and Pieces, Gimanazija Jurija Vege .............................................49.95
The Technique of Vologda Lace, Vera Cockuyt!..................................36.00
Fillings from Hunnia Lace, Rhle Anna !..............................................49.95
Austria Lace -- Art Nouveau Bobbin Lace from Vienna,
Leopoldine Winkler!................................................................................79.95
A first time account of this open tape based lace from Austria.
An Intoduction to Milanese Lace, Patricia Read!................................14.95
An all new beginners guide to Milanese Lace.
Alphabet Inspirations, Sandy Woods!..................................................26.95
The alphabet plus 24 more patterns in colored Milanese.
Milanese Lace, Original Patterns in Color, Louise Colgan!................21.95
Five original Milanese lace patterns of exceptional quality in color!
Treasury of Patterns, Radmila Zuman!................................................39.95
Geklppelter Weihnachtsschmuch, Brigitte Bellon!............................36.95
A Course in Russian Lacemaking, Karpenko. !...................................38.50
Start here if you are trying to each yourself Russian Lace.
Motieven in Kleur, (Motifs in Color/Russian Lace)!...............................39.95
Contemporary Russian laces patterns in color, with the best section on
technique available. Includes an English translation.
Angels in Russian Tape Lace !.............................................................38.00
16 angels made in Russian Tape Lace featuring Wologda fillings.
Bobbin Lace Cones, Hanne Sonne!.....................................................38.95
Russian Lace Patterns I, Karpenko.!....................................................49.95
Russian Lace Patterns II, Karpenko....................................................
!
49.95
Russian Lace Patterns III, Karpenko.!..................................................49.95
Pattern books including motifs, mats, collars, table runners and more.
The Mongol Tree, Jean Jagendorf!.......................................................12.95
The follow-up to Jeans Introduction To Bobbin Lacemaking.
The Technique of Cantu Lace, Vera Cockuyt!.....................................36.95
The Technique of Mimosa Lace, Vera Cockuyt!..................................36.95
Square Grounds of Cantu, Vera Cockuyt.!..........................................36.95
Faciles au Fuseau - Motifs Floraux !....................................................24.95
Flat and three dimensional floral bobbin lace patterns.
Geklppelte Ostereier Annelies Kirst !..................................................16.95
Easter egg (or oval) tape based patterns in color. Delightful and easy!
Neue Klppel-Ostereier, Annelies Kirst!...............................................16.95
Easy to do egg shaped patterns in mixed lace techniques.
Dekorative Klppelbilder, various!.......................................................26.95
Pizzo di Cant 4, various.!....................................................................24.00
Pizzo di Cant 5, various !.....................................................................26.00
Disegni (Patterns for Cantu Lace, various..........................................22.00
Bobbin Lace - To and Fro, Claire Burkhard.........................................26.95

Kortelahti
Nypltty Pitsi, Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti!................................................59.95
58 patterns including 6 popular Alter lace edgings. In English.
Ruusuja Nylaten, Roses in Bobbin Lace, Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti .....59.95
More pattterns including the famous 3-dimensional rose. In English
Nypltkmme, Lets Make Bobbin Lace, Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti!......59.95
64 patterns including laces for tables, clothing and motifs. In English.
Lapsia Nyplten, Children in Bobbin Lace, Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti!....56.95
Thirty-two whimsical patterns featuring children and the theme. English.
Patterns, Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti !...........................................................18.00

Books cont.
Picture Lace, Freehand and Misc.
Lampions und Blten, Rosemarie Schmuck.......................................

26.95
Charted Bobbin Lace,Deborah Robinson...........................................

18.95
Geklppelte Frhlingsmotive, Brigitte Bellon !....................................34.95
Swedish Lace Motifs, Fagerlin and Hulterstrm!.................................32.95
Pretty motifs from nature made in bobbin lace.
Freihandspitzen, Noll, Gartner, Stang.................................................
!
79.95
The laces of Hlben, Germany with history, patterns and diagrams.
Skansk Knyppling, Wivi-Ann Nordstrm!........................................... 44.95
Freehand lace worked on a striped fabric without a pricking.
English translation!..................................................................................8.50
NYYTINKI !.............................................................................................54.95
102 freehand lace patterns, fully diagrammed in color. In English!
Geklppelte Vgel, Ella Fagerlin and Birgitta Hulterstrm!.................36.95
Clever bobbin lace made birds done in color.
24 Hearts in Bobbin Lace, Lene Bjorn!.............................................25.95
Neue Weihnachts-Klppelmuster, Brigitte Bellon ............................38.95
36 Klppelbilder, nach der Natur, Armgard Schneider36.95
Dreidimensionale Klppelsterne, R Schmuck and A Schrder..........

26.95

Needlelace, Filet, Tatting and Wire Lace

Un bordo Aemilia Ars!.........................................................................57.00
A manual of technique and patterns. In English and Italian.
Aemilia Ars, Dai vecchi disegni ai nuovi Merletti.!...........................67.00
In English and Italian this book accounts for the history and design of this
beautiful Italian needlelace.
Quaderni di Aemilia Ars, Fiori ............................................................35.00
Quaderni di Aemilia Ars, Bordi ..........................................................42.00
Two books on Italian needlace.
Firori features floral patterns,
while Bordi features edgings.

Romanian Point Lace Beginners Kit, Sylvia Mureau!.......................35.00

Dentelles laguille !...........................................................................29.95
Stunning patterns for traditional Reticella needlelace.
Needlelace-DVD, Carol Williamson !.....................................................46.00
Covers all the basic skills of needlelace. (110 minutes)
Introduction To Needlelace, The Lace Guild!.......................................9.95
Dentelle de Venise, Laura Masera. !.....................................................29.95
New for students of needlelace.
Filet Lace, Stitches and Patterns, Margaret Morgan!.........................17.95
Finally a book on the technique of Halas needlelace.
Introduction To Needlepoint Lace, Nina Lovesey!.............................30.00
This is a good starting point for beginners to needlelace.
Armenian Needlelace and Embroidery, Al Kasparian.!......................30.00
This is a good starting point for beginners to needlelace.
Armenian Lace, Nouvart Tashjian!.......................................................16.00
Lsadireacht II, (Carrickmacross) (Workbook) Mary Shields!..........24.00
The workbook for Lsadireacht I.
Lace Made With a Needle, Irma Osterman.!........................................20.00
A beginners book of needlelace technique.
Carrickmacross Lace, Nellie OClirich!..............................................20.00
Youghal Lace: The Craft and The Cream, Pat Earnshaw!.................21.00
A how-to manual of Irish needlelace.
Youghal, A Charming Irish Needlelace, Irma Osterman....................
!
20.00
Mediterranean Knotted Lace, Dickson!...............................................18.00
A terrific book on Armenian Needlelace thats easy to understand.
The Art of Making Knotted Lace DVD!...............................................36.00
Tatting DVD, Pam Palmer!....................................................................50.00
Suitable for both beginners and continuing students of tatting, Pam Palmer
starts with the basics and moves on to more challenging skills including
Josephine rings, sets, pearl tatting and reversed stitch tatting. A basket is
worked in four seasonal variations some using beads and metallic threads.
The Complete Book of Tatting, Rebecca Jones!................................19.95
This is the book you want to use if you are just learning tatting.
Copper Wire Lace !...............................................................................28.00
All the techniques you need to know to make lace in wire.

Lace Id, History, Design, Fashion,

Bobbin Making, Threads
Kant in Europa (Lace in Europe), Martine Bruggeman ....................110.00
Brugge Kantstad, Martine Bruggeman ..............................................26.95
Lace and Costume, Martine Bruggeman ...........................................28.95
The Borris Lace Collection, Laurie and Meldrum ..............................18.95
The Art and Craft of Old Lace, Henneberg .......................................99.95
Spectacular, picturing laces by type. Great for collectors and ID.
Lace At The Window of Heaven, Mary Jean Eke!..............................17.95
Jean Eke tells the story of her life through the lace she has made.
Bobbins, Pillows and Stands!............................................................69.95
Bobbins, Pillows and Stands (English Translation) !.......................36.95
Klppelspitzen, Eine Zeitreise!............................................................74.95
Superbly organized book on lace identification and history.
A Guide To Lace and Linens, Elizabeth Kurella. !...............................29.95
Back in Print! A great practical guide to lace identification.
Lace From The V&A Museum, Browne!.............................................45.00
The Laces of Ipswich, Marta Cotterell Raffel!.....................................24.95
A wonderful account of Americas commercial lacemaking effort.
The Identification of Lace, Pat Earnshaw!.........................................29.95
An overview on lace identification making it a good place to start.
Bobbin Lace in Photographs, Cynthia Voysey !.................................26.00
Needlelace in Photographs, Cynthia Voysey!....................................26.00
Pillow Lace and Bobbins, Jeffery Hopewell.........................................
!
8.95

Antique Lace: Identifying Types and

Techniques, Heather Toomer.......49.95
The best lace identification book to come
on the market in years. Clear photographs
and excellent descriptions.

Salex Illustrated Dictionary of Lacemaking, Alex Stillwell!................44.95

Mrs. Treadwin, Carol McFadzean .......................................................49.95
Threads of Lace, From Source to Sink, Pat Earnshaw !....................27.00
A whole text devoted to threads. Lots and lots of information!
Threads for Lace, Edition 5, Brenda Paternoster!..............................26.95
Take the confusion out of thread selection with this handy book
comparing threads. A limited number of copies of Edition 3 are
available at 25% off the retail price. These copies include loose
leaf sheets of the Edition 4 updates.
Merletti e Ricami Italiani, Forum 2005,.............................................

56.00
Merletti e Ricami Italiani, Forum 2009,.............................................

50.00
Victorian Lace, Patricia Wardle!...........................................................21.95
The best on Victorian laces including
machine lace.
The Romance of the Lace Pillow, Thomas Wright !............................24.00
All about the East Midland cottage industry with chapters on the 19th
English lace schools and bobbins.
Lacemaking Centers of Europe I, Vera Cockuyt !...............................39.95
Lacemaking Centers of Europe II, Vera Cockuyt !..............................39.95
Lacemaking Centers of Europe III, Vera Cockuyt !.............................39.95
Lacemaking Centers of Europe IV, Vera Cockuyt !.............................39.95
Thomas Lester, His Lace & the E. Mid. Lace Industry!....................24.95
An account of the lace dealers of 19th England.
Anybody Can Mend Lace and Linens, E. Kurella!.............................24.95
A handy manual of practical information on repairing lace and linens.
Lace In Fashion, Pat Earnshaw !.........................................................32.00
Excellent in the use of lace in fashion.
Dentelles de Bayeux, Nobecourt.!.........................................................9.95
Royal Honiton Lace, Elsie Luxton and Yusai Fukuyama....................

29.95
Le Pompe ............................................................................................24.00

Threads

Thread Selection Chart

Holly's thread selection chart compares the threads available in this catalogue to each other on a grid chart. The chart provides 3
extraordinarily easy ways for the novice and expert lacemaker to select threads for any pattern. Also included is a Gimp Chart aiding
the lacemaker in selecting the correct gimp thread. An absolute must in any lacemakers notebook.!...............................................................$3.50

Shade Cards (Buy or rent these shade cards)

BOCKENS LINEN SHADE CARD (on the internet at www.vansciverbobbinlace.com)!.....................................................................................$6.00
LONDONDERRY LINEN SHADE CARD (on the internet at www.vansciverbobbinlace.com)!.........................................................................$12.00
GTERMANN SILK SHADE CARD (on the internet at www.vansciverbobbinlace.com)!................................................................................$20.00
GTERMANN COTTON CARD (on the internet at www.vansciverbobbinlace.com)!......................................................................................$15.00
BELLA SILK SHADE CARD (on the internet at www.vansciverbobbinlace.com)!...........................................................................................$14.00

Cotton
GUTERMANN, 50/3, 100m reels in 180 fabulous colors. Shade card available ($12.00)!..................................................................................$2.00
BROK (Egyptian Cotton)
24/3, 36/2, 36/3, white and ecru, 500m/tube (red label) Try this thread for needlelace as well as bobbin lace!...........................................$8.00
32/2, 60/2, 80/2, 100/2, 100/3, 120/2 (ecru only), 140/2, 160/2, 170/2 (white only), 1000m tb (blue label, white & natural)!........................$8.00
FIL AU CHINOIS (Egyptian Cotton), 120/2, white, 1000m tubes!.....................................................................................................................$10.00
EGYPTIAN COTTON (beautiful mercerized Egyptian Cotton, 170/2 and 185/2 are gassed only)
24/3, 500m, white and ecru!.........................................................................................................................................................................$10.00
40/3, 50/3, 500m, soft white!.......................................................................................................................................................................$12.00
36/2, 1000m, white and ecru!......................................................................................................................................................................$12.00
50/2, 1000m, white and ecru!......................................................................................................................................................................$12.00
60/2, 70/2, 80/2, 1000m, soft white, optic white, ecru!.................................................................................................................................$12.00
100/2, 120/2,1000m, optic white and ecru!..................................................................................................................................................$12.00
100/3, 1000m, white and ecru.!...................................................................................................................................................................$12.00
140/2, 1000m, white and ecru!....................................................................................................................................................................$14.00
160/2, 1000m optic white; 170/2,1000m, optic white and ecru!...................................................................................................................$14.00
185/2,1000m, optic white and ecru!.............................................................................................................................................................$16.00
BART AND FRANCIS EGYPTIAN COTTON
80/2, 100/2, 120/2, natural,1000m p/spool!.................................................................................................................................................$10.00
140/2, 160/2, 170/2, natural, 1000m p/spool!..............................................................................................................................................$12.00
190/2, 200/2, 240/2, natural, 1000m p/spool!..............................................................................................................................................$18.50
LIZBETH (Cordonnet and Tatting Thread)
"
40, (300 yds.)!...............................................................................................................................................................................................$4.25
!
80, (184 yds.)!...............................................................................................................................................................................................$2.95
DMC CORDONNET SPECIAL
20 (175 yds.),30 (208 yds.),40 (241 yds.), 50 (284 yds.),60 (317 yds.),70 (350 yds.),80 (394 yds.),100 (470 yds.), white & ecru!..............$3.75
DMC MACHINE BRODER (this thread is the same as Brillant D'Alsace and Retors D'Alsace)
50/2 white, ecru and black, 547 yds. p/spool!................................................................................................................................................$3.50
DMC BRODER SPCIAL, FIL COTON A BRODER (used as a gimp or coarse thread)
12, ecru; 16, white, ecru and black; 20, 25, white and ecru.!.........................................................................................................................$2.50
30, white, optic white and ecru 10 gram hanks).!..........................................................................................................................................$7.50
DMC COTON A FLOCHE A BRODER 14, 150 yds., white, ecru!.......................................................................................................................$5.75
DMC PEARL COTTON
5, 48m p/skein, white, ecru, black!.................................................................................................................................................................$2.75
8, 87m p/ball, white, ecru, black and some colors (use as a gimp in Torchon, Bucks Point, Tnder)!..........................................................$2.75
12, 129m p/ball, white and ecru (use as a gimp in Bucks Point, Tnder)!.....................................................................................................$2.75
DMC FIL A DENTELLE (Tatting Cotton) (shade card available)
80, 100 yds., white, ecru, black, and over 50 colors!.....................................................................................................................................$2.50
DMC COTTON FLOSS, solid colors for Springett Leaves (see web page for color listings)!.............................................................................$0.75
MADEIRA COTONA -- 80/2, 200m, white, ecru, colors!.....................................................................................................................................$3.00
FILATO DI CANTU -- 30 and 40, white and ecru!.............................................................................................................................................$12.50

Linen
BOCKENS SWEDISH LINEN (shade card available)
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18/5, 1/2 bleached, 25 gr. tubes (nice as a gimp)!.....................................................................................................................................$8.50
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20/3, 1/4 bleached, 25gr. tubes (nice as a gimp)!......................................................................................................................................$8.50
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35/2, 12.5 gr. (145 m) tubes!......................................................................................................................................................................$9.50
125 light pink
134 deep sky blue
702 canary yellow
505 heather
1309 dusty rose
522 black
128 lavender plum 454 mustard
1007 red
515 light blue
1310 lavender
132 wedgewood blue
4060 green
476 med. cranberry
1223 slated
701 dark green
1440 moss green
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35/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 25gr. tubes (295 m.)!.............................................................................................................$9.50
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35/3, 40/3, 50/3, bleached, 25 gr. tube.!.....................................................................................................................................................$9.50
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40/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 25gr. tubes (330 m)!..............................................................................................................$9.50
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50/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 25gr. tubes (410 m)!..............................................................................................................$9.50
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60/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 25gr. tubes (495 m)!..............................................................................................................$9.50
!
60/2, available in 17 shades (248 m/tubes)!..............................................................................................................................................$9.50
101 canary yellow 130 medium purple
475 burgandy
1273 medium green 4060 evergreen
522 black
122 rusty red
35 Williamsburg blue 515 light sky blue
471 cherry
1223 slate
022 peach
125 lavender pink 1477 chocolate
518 dusty rose
134 deep sky blue
520 red
!
80/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 12.5gr. tubes (330 m)!...........................................................................................................$9.50
!
90/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 12.5gr. tubes (370 m)!...........................................................................................................$9.50
!
120/2, bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached, 12.5 gr. tubes (500 m)...........................................................................................!............$10.95

Linen cont

LONDONDERRY LINEN.....3/PLY (shade card available for sale or rent $12.00)

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18/3, white, ivory, beige, plus the colors listed for 80/3 12m tubes!.........................................................................................................2.50
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30/3, white, ivory, beige, plus the colors listed for 80/3 30m tubes!.........................................................................................................2.50
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50/3, white, ivory, beige, plus the colors listed for 80/3 30m tubes!........................................................................................................ 2.50
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80/3, white, ivory, beige, plus colors below 50m tubes!............................................................................................................................2.50
8001 Jonquil
8003 Canary
8005 Maple Sugar
8010 Wild Rose (Red)
8015 Cotton Candy
8020 Azalea Pink
8025 Violet
8030 Lilac
8035 Terra Cotta
8040 Redwood
8045 Cabernet
8050 Clove Brown
8055 Persian Green 8060 Peacock Green
8065 Evergreen
8070 Cornflower
8075 Bluebird
8078 Blue Bonnet
8080 Ash Gray
8085 Beige
FRESIA BELGIUM LINEN (mercerized)
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30/2, 40/2, bleached, creme,20gr. tubes!.................................................................................................................................................8.50
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50/2, bleached, creme, unbleached, 20gr. tubes!.....................................................................................................................................8.50
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60/2, 70/2, bleached, creme, 20gr. tubes!.................................................................................................................................................8.50
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80/2 bleached, creme, unbleached, 20gr. tubes!....................................................................................................................................12.50
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100/2, white and creme, 20gr. tubes (temporarily unavailable)!.............................................................................................................12.50
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100/2, bleached, 40 gr. tubes, 1000m cones!.........................................................................................................................................24.95
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60/3, 80/3, bleached, creme, 20gr. tubes!..............................................................................................................................................10.00
PELLA LINEN--this tightly twisted 3 ply linen thread is good for Torchon and Tape Laces. The bleached is really an off-white.
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30/3, 375 yds., bleached, unbleached!...................................................................................................................................................19.95
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50/3, 550 yds., bleached, unbleached!...................................................................................................................................................24.95
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70/3, 800 yds., bleached, unbleached!...................................................................................................................................................19.95
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90/3, 1125 yds., unbleached only!..........................................................................................................................................................22.95
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100/3, 1125 yds.,bleached only!.............................................................................................................................................................24.95

Silk
GTERMANN SILK (excellent for bobbin, needlelaces and tatting) (shade card available)
!
Silk Twist, 33yds, 28 colors. This is a lustrous top sewing thread similar to the texture and size of buttonhole twist!............................4.00
!
30/3, 400m tubes in white, ecru and black. Tightly twisted matte silk. Use this thread as a gimp with the 100/3 or equivalent!............19.95
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70/3, 700m tubes in white, ecru and black. Tightly twisted matte silk for bobbin or needle lace, and tatting projects!...........................19.95
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100/3, 100m tubes, available in 180 colors. This size is easy to use and good for everything!!............................................................$4.00
AU VER A SOIE (shade card available)
!
130/2/Surfine spun silk in white, ecru, black and colors
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200m reels, white, ecru, black!.............................................................................................................................................................9.50
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100m reels, white, ecru, black!.............................................................................................................................................................5.00
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Organzine--100yd. tubes, black. Use with Soie Gobelins as a gimp !......................................................................................................2.00
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Soie Perle is a lustrous buttonhole weight thread. Use as a gimp with the 130/2 for Point Ground laces.
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50m tubes, white, cream, brut, black!....................................................................................................................................................6.50
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16m reels, black only!............................................................................................................................................................................3.00
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Soie Gobelins is the same as Soie Perle but finer. Use as a gimp with the Organzine.
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50m tubes, white, cream, brut, black!....................................................................................................................................................5.50
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10m tubes, colors only!..........................................................................................................................................................................2.00
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Soie Paris, 5m, white. Use 1 strand of this six strand silk for the pattern in Le Point de Paris!...............................................................4.00
PIPERS SILK
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2/20 and 4/20, 200m, white and black, suitable for Bucks Point, Chantilly and other fine point ground laces!........................................6.50
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140/2, 200m, spun silk in white. Use for point ground laces!....................................................................................................................6.50
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210/2, 200m, spun silk, white, black!........................................................................................................................................................8.50
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90/2 Twisted Gloss, 75m!..........................................................................................................................................................................6.00
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6/20 125m, twisted silk!.............................................................................................................................................................................6.50
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90 FLOSS silk, 80m, assorted colors!......................................................................................................................................................4.00
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90 FLOSS silk, 150m, white, black!..........................................................................................................................................................6.00
"
90 FLOSS thread packets in 10 different colorways of 10 reels each including, Nature (golds, rust, browns); Brights (colors of the
!
rainbow); Heather (lavender/purple); Gorgeous Greens; Summer Blues; Plush Pinks; Summer Fruits (pinks/fushia); Ocean B
" lues;
"
Autumn (yellow/peach/gold); Misty (Seafoam/green/teal)!..................................................................................................................29.95
"
90 FLOSS thread packets for Ulrike Lohrs Butterfly and Moths. Assorted colors and lengths 90 Floss
Aporia Crataegi!.........20.50
Theritas Coronata!.......28.00
Argema Mittrei!..........46.50
Ornithoptera Priamos!......34.00
Euchroa Trimeni!........28.00
Morpho Peleides!.........21.50
Philaetria Dido!..........19.00
Bhutanitis L$idderdalei!.....34.00
Cithaerias Philis!........28.75
Papilio Machaon!..........24.00
Hibrildes Norax!.........24.00
Graellisia Isabellae!..........32.00
Lycaeides Idas!..........34.00
Coctylus Durvilli!...........25.00
Danaus Plexippus!....38.00
BART AND FRANCIS
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4/20 Organzine, 1000m, white and black!............................................................................................................................................16.00
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2/20 Organzine, 1000m, white and black!............................................................................................................................................16.00
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Silk Floss, 75 den, 140/2 NeC, 500m cones, available in a rainbow of colors!.....................................................................................8.00
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Silk Floss, 75 den, 140/2 NeC, 1000m reels, white and black!............................................................................................................16.00
YLI SILK
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1000 Denier, 20m card, lots of colors$3.50
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50 (100m), 100 (200m) sewing silk!........................................................................................................................................................7.00
BELLA SILK
"
20m, 45 beautiful colors (the same size as DMC Fil A Dentelle)!............................................................................................................3.50
DANISH SILK
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#120, 250m, unboiled 6-ply silk (each thread is the equivalent of a #600) thread, off-white!...............................................................14.00
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#250, 500m, unboiled 3-ply silk thread, black, off-white. Try this thread for Chantilly & other Point Ground laces!..............................22.00
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#120, 250m, boiled 6-ply silk thread, black, off-white, to be used as a gimp in singles for plies!..........................................................14.00
CLOVER/TIRE SILK
"
50 (100m), 100 (200m) sewing silk!........................................................................................................................................................5.00

Metallic and Misc. (see web page for colors and charts)

DMC MEMORY THREAD, 3 yds, fiber-wrapped copper wire, see web page for the listing of 18 colors!...........................................................$3.00
DMC METALLIC, 40m reels, gold, light gold and silver!......................................................................................................................................$3.50
DMC, METALLIC PEARL COTTON #5, 27 yd. p/skein, gold or silver metallic!..................................................................................................$4.00
BALGER CORD AND BLENDING FILAMENT, 10m tube, gold and silver, assorted colors..!...........................................................................$3.00
BALGER CABLE, 10m tube, gold and silver, assorted colors with a lovely twist suitable for a gimp or cordonnet. (shade card available)!.....$3.00
BALGER #8 BRAID- 10m tube, Lots and lots of colors. Suitable as a gimp or cordonnet. (shade card available)!...........................................$3.50
#3 and #4, REAL GOLD PASSING THREAD, 25 grm (#3,110yds, 4, 80 yds) for Rosemarys Shepherds book An Early Lace Workbook!..$34.95
#5 REAL GOLD AND SILVER PASSING THREAD, 5m skein that is absolutely beautiful as a gimp or accent thread!..................................$14.00
GTERMANN METALLICS, 200m spool, 20 assorted colors!...........................................................................................................................$4.00
MADEIRA METALLICS, 200m spool, assorted colors!.......................................................................................................................................$5.00
MADEIRA FS #20 2/2, 20 gram spool, 20 colors.!...........................................................................................................................................$9.50
GOLD RUSH, 100m, soft metallised thread used as an accent thread. Available in light gold, yellow gold, silver, purple, red, pink,
dark blue, light blue, black, opalescent white, dark green, medium green, black/gold, hot pink, baby pink, variegated lavender and more!!....$4.50

Bobbin Lace Starter Kits These kits are mere suggestions showing the items needed to make lace & price ranges Let us guide you in
customizing your own kit by mixing items from the catalogue to suit your particular needs and price range.

KIT 1!...........................$59.95
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1 18" ethafoam cookie pillow
14 Bobbins
1 wooden pin vise with needle
1 box of lace making pins
1 piece of pricking card
1 piece of blue contact paper
1 DMC Cordonnet Special 60
An Introduction To Torchon
Lace, Alison Tolson

KIT 2!....................................$99.95 KIT 3!.................................$149.95

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"
" 1 covered 18" ethafoam p
! illow
1 18" covered ethafoam p
! illow
! 28 Guatambu Bobbins
2 dz. Guatambu Bobbins
! 1 brass pin vise with needle
1 brass pin vise with needle
! 1 box of lace making pins
1 box of 26 x .65/70 pins
! 1 piece of pricking card
1 package blue pricking card
! 1 piece of blue contact paper
1 roll of blue contact paper
! 1 DMC Cordonnet Special 60
5 colors Lizbeth Cordonnet 80
An Introduction To Torchon Lace, Torchon Lacemaking, Jan Tregidgo
Alison Tolson

KIT 4!..............................$279.95
1 20" Straw packed pillow
2 dz. Rosewood Bobbins
1 wooden pin vise with needle
1 box of Bohin 26 x .65 pins
1 piece of pricking card
5 colors Lizbeth Cordonnet 80
1 roll of blue contact paper
Torchon Lacemaking, Jan Tregidgo

Lacemaking Videos and DVDs Lacemaking made easy

Intermediate Bucks Point with Jean Leader!..............................................................................................................................................!..$79.95
Successful Bobbin Lacemaking for all Occasions w/Christine Springett (120 minutes)Use with Lace for Children of All Ages!............!..$42.00
The basic techniques of beginning bobbin lace are clearly explained in this video with a series of fun and easy craft projects.
Torchon Lace 1 with Christine Springett (150 minutes) You must have The Torchon Lace Book to use these videos!...available in DVD!..$55.00
An introduction to basic Torchon lace including the ground, fans, spiders, Rose Ground, Honeycomb and magic threads.
Torchon Lace 2 with Christine Springett (110 minutes) You must have The Torchon Lace Book to use these videos!.......................DVD!..$52.00
Learn how to use a gimp, work footside edges, start and finish an edging including tips on trouble shooting and magic threads.
Color in Torchon - DVD, Jean Leader!............................................................................................................................available in DVD"..$54.00
Flanders Lace, Sally Schoenberg.!..................................................................................................................................available in DVD!..$54.00
This 3 disk DVD teaches the essentials of Flanders Lace with instruction for three patterns.
Bedfordshire Lace 1 with Christine Springett (70 minutes)!.............................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$44.00
Covers all the basic of Beds including plaits, picots, leaves, and crossings.
Bedfordshire Lace 2: Intermediate with Christine Springett (120 minutes).!..................................................available in Video or DVD!..$46.00
Includes 9 pin edging, Cluny crossings, raised tallies, adding and throwing out pairs at the corner, starts and finishes
Bedfordshire Lace 3: Advanced Skills with Christine Springett (90 minutes)!...............................................available in Video or DVD!..$46.00
Make an oval motif with a cloth stitch flower outlined with a gimp.
Bedfordshire Lace 4: Advanced Skills with Christine Springett (110 minutes)!.............................................available in Video or DVD!..$50.00
Learn to make large cloth stitch leaves with gimp edged veins and central stems at a variety of angles.
Buckinghamshire Point Lace with Bridget Cook (150 minutes)!....................................................................................available in DVD!..$55.00
A comprehensive introduction to Bucks Point lace with each movement clearly shown and explained.
Chantilly Lace, with Lia Baumeister!................................................................................................................................available in DVD!..$54.00
All your Chantilly fundamentals on this DVD
Brugge Bloemwerk with Patricia Bury (134 minutes)!......................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$55.00
A comprehensive introduction to this popular Belgian Flower lace.
Russian Tape Lace, with Lia Baumeister!........................................................................................................................available in DVD!..$54.00
Learn Russian Lace skills from start to finish. Choose from the VHS video or DVD.
Milanese Lace, with Louise Colgan!.................................................................................................................................available in DVD!..$54.00
New on Milanese Lace. Choose from the VHS video or DVD.
Honiton Lace with Mo Gibbs (110 minutes)!.....................................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$52.00
Delight in this introduction to Honiton lace which covers the basic skills of flat Honiton by making a flower and leaf spray
Tatting with Pam Palmer (120 minutes)!...........................................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$55.00
A comprehensive program covering techniques useful for new and experienced tatters.
Needlelace with Carol Williamson (110 minutes)!.............................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$46.00
Covers all the basic skills of needlelace.
Carrickmacross with Carol Williamson..!.........................................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$46.00
A clear explanation of a beautiful and unique type of lace made of layered net and organdy.
Turning Lace Bobbins with David Springett (144 minutes)!.............................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$55.00
Learn all the tricks of turning lace bobbins in bone and wood, mother and babes, bees knees, fairings and more!
Fan Mounting with Christine Springett (80 minutes)!........................................................................................available in Video or DVD!..$38.00
A step by step demonstration of how to mount lace onto both plastic and wooden fan sticks.
Spangling the Springett Way with David Springett (18 minutes)!........................................................................available in Video only !.$18.00
David shows you 2 traditional methods of spangling a lace bobbin: a simple ring of beads and the birdcage spangle.
Basic Lace Identification with Christine Springett and Carol Williamson (70 minutes)!..................................available in Video or DVD!..$46.00
Christine and Carol discuss and show specific types of laces, their differences, construction materials and care.

Continental Bobbins
Quantity discount on 12 dz. or more of the same bobbin. Note: Bobbins are pictured relative in size to each other at approx. 85% of full size

DANISH--This 4" bobbin has an very smooth polished finish.

! Palm!......................................................................!.......$12.00 p/dz.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.00 ea".......$24.00 p/dz.
DUTCH DOUBLEHEAD--This 3 3/4" bobbin is pretty to look at
and has the advantage of the double head for the half hitch.
! Pear!.........................................................$1.75 ea".......$20.00 p/dz.
BELGIAN STANDARD--A traditional 4" Belgium style bobbin
! Guatambu!...............................................$1.00 ea!.......$12.00 p/dz.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.00 ea!.......$24.00 p/dz.
SWISS--A versatile 4" bobbin with a double head in plum.
! Pear!........................................................$1.50 ea.!.......$18.00 p/dz.
BAYEUX--Use this popular long bobbin for a variety of laces.
! Gautambu!...............................................$1.20 ea".......$14.00 p/dz.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.25 ea".......$26.00 p/dz.
! Pear!.........................................................$1.75 ea!.......$20.00 p/dz.
! Ebony!......................................................$5.00 ea".......$54.00 p/dz.
BRUGES DUCHESSE--Use this popular 3 5/8" bobbin for any medium
to fine straight laces or Withof Duchesse.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.00 ea!.......$24.00 p/dz.
! Guatambu!...............................................$1.00 ea".......$12.00 p/dz.
DUTCH--A versatile 4" bobbin suitable for a great range of laces.
! Palm!........................................................$1.00 ea!.......$12.00 p/dz.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.00 ea!.......$24.00 p/dz.
! Tulipwood.!..............................................$3.50 ea!.......$42.00 p/dz.
! Ebony!......................................................$4.50 ea!.......$48.00 p/dz.

ROSALINE--A 4" bobbin for tape based laces requiring multiple

sewings. The pointed tail and no collar make for easy sewings.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.00 ea".......$24.00 p/dz.
! Ebony!......................................................$4.00 ea!.......$48.00 p/dz.
BINCHE--This 3 3/4 bobbin is perfect for fine straight laces requiring
large numbers of bobbins like Binche. Good for Withof and other fine
free laces. Try these bobbins on your travel pillow.
" Binche Guatambu!..................................$1.00 ea"...... $12.00 p/dz.
! Binche Rosewood!..................................$2.00 ea".......$24.00 p/dz.
INTERNATIONAL--A popular versatile 41/4" bobbin with a
doublehead and flattened sides. Our top choice square bobbin.
! Pear!.........................................................$1.75 ea!.......$20.00 p/dz.
CANTU--This is a 4 3/4" bobbin that is design for Cantu laces which
are made lots of scrolling tapes and sewings.
! Beech!......................................................$1.50 ea!.......$18.00 p/dz.
INTERNATIONAL SQUARE - MODEL 2-- More slender then the
International Square this model comes in two sizes and is great for
patterns requiring a lot of bobbins.
! Pear SHORT (4" long/10 cm)!...................$1.75ea!.......$20.00 p/dz.
! Pear LONG (4 1/2" long/10 cm)!...............$1.75ea!.......$20.00 p/dz.
LARGE SQUARE BOBBIN--Square based 4 1/4" bobbin.
! Guatambu.!..............................................$1.20 ea!.......$14.00 p/dz.
! Rosewood!...............................................$2.25 ea!.......$26.00 p/dz.
MEDIUM SQUARE BOBBIN--Square based 4" bobbin. Affordable
and easy to use.
! Guatambu!...............................................$1.20 ea!.......$14.00 p/dz.
HOODED--A 4 3/4" bobbin with removable hood.
! Beech/Unfinished/Plain!.......................$2.00 each!.......$24.00 p/dz.
! Beech/Unfinished/Fancy!.....................$2.50 each!.......$30.00 p/dz.
! Pearwood Hood/Finished!......................................!.........$5.00 p/ea.

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Quantity discount on 12 dz. or more of the same bobbin. Note: Bobbins are pictured relative in size to each other at approx. 85% of full size

EAST MIDLAND--Best Value! (10% off on 12 dz. or more)

! Unfinished, unspangled!..................................................$9.95 p/dz.
! Unfinished, spangled!....................................................$24.95 p/dz.
! Polished, unspangled!...................................................$12.95 p/dz.
! Polished, spangled!.......................................................$27.95 p/dz.
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Polished rainbow wood, unspangled........$2.75 ea!......$30.00 p/dz.

Polished rainbow wood, spangled............$4.00 ea!......$44.00 p/dz.

EAST MIDLAND--Try our new polished beech bobbin!

! unspangled beech!....................................$1.75ea!.......$20.00 p/dz.
! spangled beech!.......................................$3.00 ea".......$34.00 p/dz.
COLORED BANDED EAST MIDLAND--We really like these!
! unspangled, lemonwood!.........................$1.50 ea!.......$18.00 p/dz.
! spangled, lemonwood!.............................$2.75 ea!.......$32.00 p/dz
HONITON--This 3 1/2" bobbin a pleasure with which to work.
! Polished birch!........................................................!.......$12.00 p/dz.

The bobbins pictured below are a small representation of the makers style. The collection is dynamic so please call
for scans and descriptions of current availability and prices.
STUART JOHNSON --These bobbins feature an elegant shape and
superb finish. The head of this bobbin is especially efficient in securing
the half hitch for fine lace threads. We have a good supply in stock at
all times.Please call to find out about Stuarts latest designs.

ACORN--Exceptional bobbins in assorted designs including pierced

bone, mother and babes, mother of pearl inlay in wood and bone,
carved white on white and painted designs.

Bobbins for Wire Lace "

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Use these bobbins for making wire or metallic laces. Bobbin may be ALLISON TOLSON--These exquisitely detailed bobbins come in
ordered with or without the hole in the collar of the bobbin. This hole bone, ebony or wood in assorted designs and colors. Designs
is used to hold the wire at the start of winding and prevents the wire include Teddy Bears, flower bouquets and tulips.
Wood!......................................................................................$18.00
from spinning on the neck of the bobbin...........................$2.50 each
Ebony !....................................................................................$20.00
Bone!.......................................................................................$32.00

Matthew Hester
Etched sparkle bobbins decorated with rhinestones picturing
hedgehogs, dolphins, cottages, clowns, fairies and more!..$16.00ea.

Glass Bobbins"
Shown below are only a few of the designs we stock. Each bobbin
sparkles! Call for current availability and one of a kind items.

DOUBLE MOTHER AND BABE!...............................................$20.00

Two babes in a clear shank.
TITANIUM TWIST.......................................................................
!
$20.00
Frosted multi colored rainbow twist.

HELTER SKELTER !...................................................................$20.00

Copper twist with tiny colored seeds beads.
DOUBLE MOTHER AND BABE!...............................................$20.00
Two babes in a clear shank.

Chris Parsons
Themes include pandas, nursery rhymes, flowers & more..$18.00ea.

TITANIUM COIL OR BRAID !.....................................................$20.00

Multi colored twisted coil w/sm. seed beads in clear shank.
POTPOURRI!.............................................................................$20.00
Smell scented flowers through small holes in the shank.
HOURGLASS !.............................................................................$20.00
White sand trapped in a functioning hourglass.

Cub Travel Bobbin"

Bill Schmidt

These dandy little 3 3/8" bobbins are perfect for your travel pillow.
They can be used spangled or unspangled!........................$12.00 p/dz.

Shown below is only one of the designs we stock. Available in

assorted hardwoods!.............................................................$8.00 ea.

Prints and Posters

ROY BARLEY
THE OLD LACEMAKER

LAURA WILDER
THE LACEMAKER

Don't miss this opportunity for a signed

copy of Roy Barley's sentimental colored
pastel of the Old Lacemaker.This
charming 21" x 14 1/2"poster depicts an
East Midlands lacemaker working
Bedfordshire lace on an old style bolster
pillow and pillow horse!..............................$24.95

These is a limited edition, hand-made

linoleum block prints are designed by
Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan
Laura Wilder. For each color used, a
separate block was carved, inked, and
pressed onto the paper with a wooden
spoon. Each matted print is signed and
numbered!...........................................$85.00

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Quantity discount on 12 dz. or more of the same bobbin. Note: Bobbins are pictured relative in size to each other at approx. 85% of full size

COOKIE PILLOWS--ETHAFOAM --Best Value! Now available in 4

sizes. Light weight and affordable. Save a little and cover these pillows
yourself, or have me make one for you.
!
Uncovered! Covered
! 16 Ethafoam cookie pillow!...........................$23.00!.............$47.00
! 18" Ethafoam cookie pillow!...........................$26.00!.............$50.00
! 20" Ethafoam cookie pillow!...........................$29.00!.............$53.00
! 22" Ethafoam cookie pillow!...........................$33.00!.............$57.00
! 24" Ethafoam cookie pillow!...........................$37.00!.............$61.00
COOKIE PILLOWS--TRADITIONAL STRAW PACKED
Traditional straw packed pillows. Firmly packed with slightly flattened
tops, these pillows provide the best working surface available to
lacemakers and will last a lifetime. The 16", 18", 20" and 24" pillows
are drilled to fit the Pillow Stand. Satisfaction guaranteed!

PILLOW FLOOR STAND

This stand takes the backache
out of using large cookie
pillows! Used by the
lacemakers in Belgium these
sturdy pillow stands can be
easily adjusted for height and
tilt. The pillow sits on a peg,
allowing the lacemaker to
revolve the pillow 360o without
slipping or shifting. In
combination with a cookie
pillow it is the perfect setup for
tape based and picture laces
where the pillow is frequently
turned to make the lace. The
octagonal pillow fits nicely on
this stand!...............$150.00

ROLLER PILLOW
Try our new roller pillow that is both affordable and easy to transport
with dimensions of 16 1/2" wide by 15" deep. The roll is filled with
ethafoam and wool and has hardwood ends. The pillow has a wooden
base. Fabric colors differ depending on availability!.....................$79.95
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!
!

16" cookie pillow packed with sea grass!........................$116.00

18" cookie pillow packed with sea grass!........................$135.00
20" cookie pillow, packed with sea grass!.......................$145.00
24" cookie pillow, very firmly stuffed with seagrass!.......$150.00

PILLOW COVERS
Medium blue reversible draw string covers for cookie pillows;
please designate pillow size!.......................................................$24.00
OCTAGONAL BLOCK PILLOW--BEST SELLER!
Beautifully crafted this fantastically versatile pillow comes with 10
adjustable foam blocks topped with a layer of wool felt. The blocks
include 4, 6 3/4" squares, a set of 1/2 blocks and 4 corner blocks.
The blocks sit in a durable 23" x 23" wooden frame . The blocks are
secured by a sliding wedge system on two sides that force the blocks
together as tightly as possible. The octagonal shape allows for all the
advantages of a round pillow but with more flexibility.
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!
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Pillow!..........................................................................$250.00
Replacement Blocks!.....................................................$20.00
Replacement 1/2 Blocks!...............................................$16.00
Replacement Corner Blocks!........................................$20.00

9-BLOCK PILLOWS
If you are looking to economize try our 9-block ethafoam pillow. The
5, 12" square blocks sit snuggly into a nicely finished 16 1/2" x 16 1/2"
hardwood frame. The blocks come uncovered and can be used as is
or covered with the fabric of your own choice.
!
!

Small - Overall dimensions are 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 with,

8, 5 1/2" square blocks and 2, 2,13/4 x 5 blocks!!................$45.00

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"
!

Medium - Overall dimensions are 16 1/2 x 19 with,

2 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 whole blocks, plus 6, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square
blocks and 2 x 8 1/2 x 2 3/4 half blocks!..............................$55.00

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!

Large - Overall dimensions are16" x 22, with

2, 11" x 5 1/2" blocks and 6, 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" blocks!................$60.00

Bobbin Winders
If you are having trouble deciding which bobbin winder will meet your
needs just give us a call. It would be our pleasure to help you find the
perfect fit for your bobbins.!All bobbin winders may be exchanged until
you are completely satisfied.
BLACK NYLON BOBBIN WINDER
Most bobbins fit this durable black nylon bobbin
winder, making it one of our most versatile. It is
especially designed to work with spangled or fragile
bobbins. The bobbin is held in a clamp which rotates
in either direction. It comes with a sleeve adaptor for
shorter bobbins. The bobbin winder clamps
conveniently to any table!...............................$44.95
Need replacement pads? Just ask!
WOODEN BOBBIN WINDER
This bobbin winder turns forwards and
backwards and is well suited for most
cylindrical bobbin. Some people choose
to use a C clamp to secure this winder
to a table while in use!.......................$52.00

BATTERY OPERATED BOBBIN WINDER

Delight in our new "whispering" bobbin winder. The wooden clamp will
fit almost all bobbins including East Midland, Continental Styles and
Square bobbins! This winder packs easily into a suitcase and is easy
to use with the handy 9V battery pack!..................................$138.00
REPLACEMENT CLAMP!.......................................................$15.00

Tool Sets

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7-PIECE TOOL SET

These fabulous tool sets include:
Pin Pusher
Pin Lifter
#15 or #16 Crochet Hook
Lazy Maid
Pricker
Reverse Tweezers
Scissors
Each handle is beautifully turned
polished pear wood or ebony with
exceptionally high quality tool bits.
Presented in a beautiful fold open
case.
Pear wood".......................$99.95
5-PIECE TOOL SETS
These fabulous tool sets include:
Pin Pusher
Pin Lifter
#15 or #16 Crochet Hook
Lazy Maid
Pricker
Each handle is expertly turned with
exceptionally high quality tool bits.
Presented in a beautiful fold open
case.
Pear wood!..................$69.95

Wire
28, 30, 32, 34, 36 GAUGE WIRE
The availability of colors in different sizes varies. Please call for
availability. black, dark blue, green, magenta, natural, purple, red,
peacock blue, gold, plum, seafoam green, silver non-tarnish,
tangerine, lemon, plus more!!............................................................5.00

Acid Free Tissue Paper

20" x 30" sheets of museum quality paper in packages of 12
sheets which can be used safely with all fibers and metals
including cotton, linen, silk, wool and any metal made textile
Use this tissue to stored all your fine laces and linens .................$8.50

Pattern Making Materials

GLAZED BROWN PRICKING CARD--Brown--10" x 15" sheets!.....................................................................................................................$2.50
PRICKING CARD--Blue--9" x 11" sheets of 4 ply blue standard pricking card in packages of 3 sheets!..........................................................$3.50
CONTACT PAPER--15" x 16" roll of low tack no glare transparent medium blue contact paper. (Use with blue pricking card!.........................$4.50
CORK BOARD--8" x 12" x 1/2" flat cork board (great for pricking patterns)!....................................................................................................$12.50
NEEDLES
!
Hemming, Sharps, Choose from #7, #8, #9, or #10 sharps, 12 needles per size, per pack!....................................................................$2.00
!
John James, Sharps, #11, #12 , 25 pins per size, per pack!.....................................................................................................................$4.00
!
John James, Tapestry, #24, #26, #28 (ball point tips for use in needlelace).!...........................................................................................$5.00
!
Hemming, Crewel #8 or #10!.....................................................................................................................................................................$2.00
!
John James, Ball Point #10 or #12 needles (Very fine needle laces like Point de Gaze or Alenon)!......................................................$6.00
!
Hemming, Milliners, #3 (used for Armenian Needlelace)!.........................................................................................................................$2.00

Pins--PIN SAMPLE CARD, Actual pin sample of all the pins listed below!.............................................................................................................................6.00
Belgian, (17 x .45mm) 3/4" nickle plated brass, 25 gr. Very fine, short, small headed pin for the finest Duchesse and Honiton Laces ........$14.50
German, (18 x .50) 3/4" steel, 50gr. (a short pin that is good for Milanese lace)!.............................................................................................$10.00
Bohin, (26 x .65) 1" gold brass, 100gr. (good for Torchon, Tape Laces, Bruges Flower Lace) re places Newey 26 x .65!..............................$14.50
Bohin, (26 x .65) 1" nickle plated brass, 20gr/200 count (good for Torchon, Tape Laces, Bruges Flower Lace)!..............................................$4.00
Belgian, (26 x .70) 1 steel, 100gr.,!.................................................................................................................................................................$14.00
Bohin, (26 x .55) 1" nickle plated brass, 350 pins/per box (good for Honiton and other fine laces)!..................................................................$6.00
Clover, (28 x .50) 1 1/8" nickle, 20gr. (good for Bucks, Tnder, and other fine straight laces, small head)!......................................................$6.50
Belgian, (30 x .50) 1 1/16" steel, 50gr. (good for Bucks, Tnder, and other fine straight laces made in humid climates!)!.............................$10.00
Belgian, (30 x .50) 1 1/16" steel, 100gr. (good for Bucks, Tnder, and other fine straight laces made in humid climates!)!............................$18.00
Belgian, (30 x .60) 1 1/16" steel, 50gr. (great for Beds)!....................................................................................................................................$8.00
Belgian, 30 x .80) 1 1/8 steel, 100grm. (with really small heads, use this pin for honeycomb ground and picots)!........................................$14.00
Bohin, (30 x .85) 1 1/6" Nickel plated steel, 100gr. (with really small heads, use this pin for honeycomb ground and picots)!.......................$10.00
Belgian, (38 x .50) stainless steel, 50gr. (good for Point Ground, Old Flanders and other fine straight laces.)!..............................................$18.50
Belgian, (40 x .60) 1 1/2" steel, 50gr. (this is the traditional pin for Flanders, Torchon, Paris, and Valenciennes laces)!.................................$18.00
Insect Pins, Size 0 (fine)!...................................................................................................................................................................................$8.50
Glass Head Pins, Fine (30 x .60)!......................................................................................................................................................................$5.75

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LAZY MAID Model 1--A handy tool with a bent inverted needle
for doing sewings easily without a crochet hook!.........................$7.50
LAZY MAID Model 2--A handy tool with a curved inverted
needle for doing sewings easily without a crochet hook!.............$8.00
NEEDLEPIN (straight needle/Honiton) or DUCHESSE HOOK
(bent needle/Duchesse)--The traditional tool for doing sewings
in Honiton or Duchesse Lace !.....................................................$7.50

SEWING HOOK--This tool for sewing has a small hook on

the end that is also great for threading beads into your lace!....$14.00
CROCHET HOOKS
0.60, #14 steel hooks for taking sewings!...........................................................................................................................................................$2.00
0.50, #15 steel hook for fine sewings!.................................................................................................................................................................$3.00
0.40, #16 steel hook for fine sewings!.................................................................................................................................................................$4.00
0.35, steel hook for super fine sewings!!..............................................................................................................................................................$5.00
0.50, #15 or 0.40, #16 stainless steel hook with a pear handle !........................................................................................................................$10.00
0.50, #15 or 0.40, #16 stainless steel hook with a ebony handle!.....................................................................................................................$14.00

Bookmark Sleeves
Clear 10" length plastic bookmark sleeves in 3 widths:
1 1/2" x 10" .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$1.00
2" x 10" ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................$1.00
2 1/2" x 10" .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$1.00

Wooden Bobbin Roll

Long Wooden Bobbin Roll
7 5/8 long wooden bobbin rolls ...................................................................................................................................................................$10.00

Dividers
WOODEN HARDWOOD DIVIDER Assorted Hardwoods.
Average length 4"!..................................................................................$6.00

CELTIC DIVIDER PINS

These beautiful pins come in several celtic designs and average
3 1/2" in length!........................................................................$8.00

WOODEN PLUMWOOD DIVIDER Average length 3 1/2"!....................$6.00

LONG WOODEN ROSEWOOD DIVIDER Average length 7"!..............$7.50

Stitch Holders

AERO STITCH HOLDER--Run the post of these stitch holders

through the spangles of your bobbins to keep them in order while
moving or stacking bobbins on your pillow!..........................................$3.50

BOBBIN HOLDERS--Use for securing and stacking bobbins.

Guatambu!..............................................................................$4.50
Assorted Hardwoods!.............................................................$5.50

Pin Pushers"

Pin Lifters

ROSEWOOD PIN PUSHER

Rosewood handle with
recessed pusher!.................................$6.00

ROSEWOOD PIN LIFTER

Rosewood handle with bent
fork lifter!........................................$6.00

PEARWOOD PIN PUSHER

Pearwood handle with recessed
pusher!.................................................$8.50

PEARWOOD PIN LIFTER

Pearwood handle with
bent fork lifter!................................$8.50

FANCY TURNED PIN LIFTER

Hardwood handle with a bent forked steel pin lifter!..............$8.50

Combination Pin Lifter Pushers and Lace Roll

MODEL 1--Made in exotic hardwoods with a polished satin finish.
Use flat top as the pusher!...................................................$12.00
MODEL 2--Made in pearwood with a recessed pin pusher on one
end and a forked pin lifter on the other!................................$12.00

Computer Lace Design Program

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LACE R-XP
New Purchase!....$219.95
Upgrade!................$99.95
This Windows-based lace
design program for
Torchon, Bucks, Beds,
Free Lace and like
Continental counterpart
laces features 45, 52, 54,
56, 60 and 72 degree
grids, straight and polar grids for Torchon; corner grids including
Bucks, templates for honeycomb, and roseground; dots, tallies,
leaves, straight and curved gimps, move feature, copy, rotate, mirror,
cut, paste, 20 layers and more! You can now scan in old patterns for
re-truing, or use pictures to create new free-style laces. Check out
our web page for the additions to this program that are too numerous
to list here.

Grids"

HORSESHOE
Eliminate thread breakage due to abrasion
by placing this smooth clear plastic horseshoe between the pricking and threads to
keep threads from rubbing against the
pricking and pins. This tool is ideal for all
lace types especially tape based laces and
finishing!..................................................$5.50

Thread Cutter
CLOVER THREAD CUTTER PENDANT
Now you can make lace on an airplane and discretely
cut yours threads with this dandy thread cutter that
looks like a pendant!!............................................$6.50

Spool Swing

Use these grids to true and design your own patterns.

Each book includes you need to design in a specific
lace.
Torchon and Beds Grids
Deborah Robinson!...................................$16.95
Circular and Elliptical Grids
Deborah Robinson!...................................$16.95
Bucks Grids
Deborah Robinson!...................................$16.95

Pin Cushion" Pin Magnet"

This handy pin
cushion can be
pinned to your
pillow.......$12.00

This handy pin magnet

can be pinned to your
pillow.................$12.00

Eliminate runaway
thread reels while you
wind bobbins by putting
the thread on this handy
spool caddy that you can
wear!..........................$8.50

Thread Holder"
This handy tool
pins directly to your
pillow so that you
have a convenient
place to hold your
thread while
winding your
bobbins. Beautifully
finished and made
in polished
pearwood. The
base is 2 1/2"
and the height is
41/2"...........$12.00

Pin Pot"
This handy tool box
sticks directly into your
pillow to hold your tools
in one spot.........$10.00

Key Fob
Put your finished lace
or a piece of antique
lace into this clear
plastic key fob.

Pin Vises"
BRASS PIN VISE
Brass--3 1/8" brass handled with a steel centering chuck You
can use this vise for all your tools including, duchesse hook,
needlepin, lazy maid (susan) and pricker!.............................$8.50
CONTOURED PIN VISE
Fits comfortably in your hand. Centering chuck allows you to
change the needle easily to suit the size of your pins!.......$22.00

LONG WOODEN PIN VISE

Our best seller, this tool has the brass pin vise set into a fancy turned
hardwood handle for a more comfortable grip. Styles and woods vary
per vise!..............................................................................................$16.00

SHORT WOODEN PIN VISE

Make pricking a breeze with this 2 3/4" pin vise. This vise with its
shorter, plumper wooden handle has a comfortable grip. The
centering chuck allows quick needle changes!..................................$16.00

Tatting Shuttles"

This shuttle has a

removable bobbin for easy
winding ...................$2.10

Magnifying Tweezers
This affordable
plastic tatting
shuttle is a great
first choice for
beginners.
Comes two per
package !........$5.25

Having trouble seeing

the ends of threads,
then try these
magnifying
tweezers..............$7.50

Bobbin Stand"
BOBBIN STAND
Keep your bobbins in order
and ready to go with this
handy bobbin stand. The
stand comes apart for flat
storage and makes traveling
convenient!.................$25.00

Daylight Fold Down Lamp and Carry Bag

Earrings

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WOODEN EARRINGS
These pretty hand turned East Midland style
earrings come in designs and assorted hardwoods
and are available spangled or unspangled, and are
drilled for spangling.
Unspangled!.......................................$9.00 p/pair
Spangled!.........................................$10.00 p/pair

Silver Pendants
SILVER PENDANTS
Use these pretty silver pendants on bobbins or as jewelry!

DAYLIGHT FOLD DOWN LAMP

This compact fold down lamp will shed
light on all your handiwork projects from
lacemaking to sewing. Folds down for
easy storage and is only!....................$49.95

#1 #2

Magnifiers

#3 #4

#5

#6

#8
#7

#1

#2

#3

#4

#1 Bobbin.................................
!
$12.00
#1 Lacemaker.........
!
$15.00
PILLOW MAGNIFIER
#2 Bobbin.................................
!
$14.00
#2 Lacemaker.........
!
$22.50
Our best selling pillow magnifier has five holes in the base so you
#3 Bobbin.................................
!
$22.00
#3 Lacemaker.........
!
$29.50
can attach magnifier in any position directly onto your lacemaking
#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 Bobbin...
! $16.00
#4 Lacemaker.........
!
$15.00
pillow. The 3" swivel lens is attached to a flexible neck. The main
lens has a 2.25 magnification with a 4x higher magnification inset
lens for spot checking your
Display Items
work.!...........................$29.95
INSERT DISPLAY TRAYS
Finally these inlayed trays and frames in walnut and mahogany
Arm length: 7" inches
are back in stock and they are beautiful. Large trays includes
Lens diameter: 3 1/2 inches 2 patterns (1 Torchon Mat, 1 Bloomwork).
Lens magnification: 2.25
Tray Walnut-display area-7 1/2"x 11"!.................................................$74.00
Inset Lens Mag: 4x
Tray Mahogany-display area--7 1/2"x 11"!..........................................$74.00
LONG NECK TABLE MAGNIFIER
This handy table magnifier has a weighted
base and long 18" neck making this
magnifier great for close-up work while
working on larger pillows...............$49.95
Arm length: 18" inches
Lens diameter: 5 inches
Lens magnification: 1.75

SILVER PLATED DISPLAYS The silver plates have a purled edge

and are lacquer coated for a long lasting shine. Your design is held in
place between two pieces of glass secured by a locking ring.
Coaster--display area is 3 3/4"!.........................................................$18.00
Small Plate --display area is 4"!.......................................................$18.00
Medium Plate--display area is 5 3/4" !..............................................$28.00
Large Plate--display area is 10 1/2!..................................................$56.00

SHORT NECK CLIP ON MAGNIFIER

Small but powerful this clip-on magnifier
has a 3 swivel lens with inset magnifier
attached to a flexible neck............$29.95
Arm length: 7" inches
Main Lens diameter: 3 1/2 inches
Lens magnification: 2.25
Inset Lens magnification: 4x
LONG NECK CLIP ON MAGNIFIER
This handy magnifier can be clamped to a
table top or directly to the pillow. The long
18 arm allows you to position the lens
where you want over the work........$46.95
Arm length: 18" inches
Lens diameter: 5 inches
Lens magnification: 1.75
LINEN TESTER
This is the best optical linen tester we could find
with crystal clear lens that magnifiers 5x. Use
this for examining old laces and the details of
your own handmade lace.!....................$39.95

INSERT MUSIC BOX!

A charming wooden music box with an insert top is the perfect way to
display your lace. The display area is 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" and has a velvet
interior. The wood is a rich walnut color!..............................................$38.00
SILVER INSERT BOX
This classy, easy to mount, display
box is the perfect place for your lace
treasures. They are a 3" x 2 1/4" display
area with a navy blue velveteen interior.
The outside dimensions are 4" x 4
3/4"!...............................................$35.00

Patterns

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IRENE TOMLINSON Each pattern comes with a pricking printed on glazed tan card stock for long wear, a working diagram with notes, and
a picture of the finished lace. Many of these patterns fit nicely into the insert silver trays and marquetry boxes and trays making the perfect
gift. Check out our web page under patterns for details on size. Additional patterns too numerous to picture. Call!................................
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6.00

Clock No. 1

Bucks Mat No. 2

Bucks Mat No. 3

Bucks Mat No. 1

Bucks Mat No. 5

Bucks Hex Mat #2

Dis-Torchon Hex Mat
Bucks Hex Mat #1
RIBBON
BUCKS POINT
INSERTION
BOOKMARK
TORCHON
This delightful Bucks
BOOKMARKS
Point bookmark pattern
Ask about our
features a pretty use of
collection of
gimp thread. This
bookmark patterns
preprinted pattern comes
featuring designs
on tan card stock all
where a ribbon can
ready to prick. The
be woven through
finished length of the
the pattern to
bookmark is just over 7"
introduce color and
and is 2 1/4" wide. Make
texture. Easy to
this pattern using
make and fun to
Egyptian Cotton 80/2 or
use!!.................6.00
equivalent with DMC
Cotton a Broder #16 or
DMC Pearl Cotton
#8 as the gimp.......
Summer Leaves
Edging
PATTERNS by
Kortelahti

Check out out web

page under patterns
for pictures of twelve
patterns by Kortelahti
based on biblical
verses. These large
format patterns are
individually packaged
and include a pattern
and picture of the
finished laces....18.00
RECTANGULAR MATT..............................................
!
6.50
BOOKS by Christine Mirecki
Mailander Spitze, .....................................................49.95
Sterne ........................................................................29.95
Spitze Von Einst in Klppelbriefen Von Heute, ....54.95
Spitze in Farbe, Christine Merecki ............................36.95
Sommerhte (pictured left)!...................................39.95

Summer Leaves Mat

Bucks Padua

Bucks Pudsey

Coming Soon!
Books and patterns from
Martine Bruggeman!
PATTERNS by Christine Mirecki
Dreiecktuch".............................24.95
Schal u. Mtze "........................19.95
Schal Layla"..............................15.95
Schal und Mtze ".....................18.95
Schal Maria"..............................15.95
Schal Sabrina"..........................15.95
Hut Marion"...............................14.95
Sonnenblumen-Hut "................14.95
Hut Kerstin.".............................14.95
Hut Beatrice "............................14.95
Hut Karolina".............................14.95
Seidenweste (size M,L)"...........28.00
Weste Paula".............................28.00
Poncho Brbel".........................28.95
Jackenumrandung ".................14.95
Top Autobahn"..........................22.95
Top Frida"..................................25.95
Seiden-Top (size L)".................28.00
Top und Rock (Size S)"............24.95
Johanna (Size M)."...................28.95
Weste/Top Sabrina (Size S)"....28.95
Kurze Spitzenrmel (scarfs)"..19.95
Margarete "................................19.95
Spinnenrmel"..........................16.50
Spitzenrmel (2 scarfs)"..........24.95

Lace Pillow Bag"

LACE PILLOW BAGS
At last these durable and practical
lace pillow bags are back in stock
in two sizes. Each bag is beautifully
constructed of heavy navy blue
nylon with carrying handles on top
and in the middle. There is 1 1/2"
gusset around the middle allowing
for bag expansion.

Renaissance Wax and Flexi-Clamp

Micro-crystalline Wax Cleaner/Polish used by the

British Museum and restoration specialists. Use
this acid free wax on your new and antique bobbins
to protect the original finish and restore
old finishes.!....................................................18.95

SMALL (55cm)21 1/2!...........55.00

(fits up to a 20" cookie pillow
MEDIUM (65cm)25 1/2!........60.00
(fits up to a 24" cookie pillow)
LARGE (75cm)25 1/2"!.........65.00
(fits up to a 28" cookie pillow)

DOUBLE FLEXI-CLAMP
Clip the Flexi-Clamp on to a table
or your lace pillow, and with the
second clamp, fix your materials in
place,leaving your hands completely
free to work on your lace !.............24.95

Scissors and Tweezers"

Jewelry Mounts

CARRICKMACROSS SCISSORS
Use these scissors with one rounded blade to cut away fabric from
netting without any damage to the finished lace !.........................50.00

BOHIN EMBROIDERY SCISSORS

Great value! Try our new 3 1/2 embroidery scissors with
heart design!..............................................................................20.00

CRICKET
Try our new 2 1/2" long, lightweight, razor sharp scissor for trimming
threads from your lace. Open and close the blades
by squeezing the wings for a precision cut close to your lace.
Comes with convenient slip sleeve case to protect the blades!...24.00

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BROOCHES AND PENDANTS

Easy to mount and beautiful to wear, enjoy our new line of insert
brooches and pendants including a velour mount. Simply elegant!
Select from gold or silver, pendant or pin back brooch or bow
mount. The design area is 1 7/16" x 1 1/16".
GOLD or SILVER
Bow Pendant!................28.00
Plain Pendant!...............24.00
Braided Pendant!...........32.00
Plain Brooch!.................24.00
Braided Brooch!.............32.00

GILDED STERLING
PEWTER
JEWELRY PENDANTS
Now available in gold these
pretty insert frames can be
worn as a brooch or
pendant!.....................30.00

Specialty Fabrics, Linen Bonnets and Ring

Pillows
REVERSE SCISSORS
Light weight and easy to use the small blades have a super fine
point. Spring integral with blade and handle!...............................15.00

REVERSE TWEEZERS-- Use these reverse tweezers as a third

hand when repairing broken threads!...........................................10.00

Key Fob"
KEY FOB
Never mix up your keys again. Put your
finished lace or a piece of antique lace into
this clear plastic key fob to easily
distinguish your keys!................$3.00 ea.

LINEN CAMBRIC--Museum quality handkerchief linen

yardage. 1/2 yard!.........................................................................39.00
HANDKERCHIEFS--Use these cotton or linen handkerchiefs
squares to mount your finished laces.
! LINEN --12" x 12" square, hemstitched!......................................6.50
! LINEN --18 x 18 square, hemstitched!.......................................8.50
! LINEN --12" x 12" square, hemstitched with embroidered
pastel Madeira flowers!.............................................12.00
! COTTON --12" x 12" square, 1 spoke!........................................5.00
! COTTON --12" x 12" square, 1 spoke with whitework
embroidery!...............................................................10.00
CARRICKMACROSS NETTING--Super Fine (18 hpi)
100% cotton netting for Carrickmacross, creme, p/1/2 yd!.............24.00
ORGANDIE--Use this elegant fabric for carrickmacross
lace. 54" wide, per yard!.................................................................24.00
LINEN BABY BONNET--A stunning 100% linen babys
bonnet with a delicate tatter edging!...............................................28.00
LINEN RING PILLOW--A stunning 100% linen ring pillow,
decorated with drawn and pulled work and embroidered
With This Ring !.............................................................................25.00

2012 Workshops and Lace Days

The following is a list of my workshops and Lace Days for 2012. Should you like to join one of these workshops please call the contact person for details.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your enthusiasm, hard work, love of lace and support this past year. I look forward to serving you in 2012

February 4, 2011
Lost Art Lacers Lace Day
LaFayette, NJ
Supplies
Contact: Lee Daly
(973) 383-8491
[email protected]

February 17, 18 and 19, 2012

North Carolina Lace Guild
Raleigh, NC
Workshop and Supplies
Contact: Kristin Conrad
(919) 848-4524
[email protected]

March 17 - 18, 2012

Five Rivers Bobbin
Lacemakers
Beaver Falls, PA
Supplies
Contact: Susie Johnson
(724) 843-3599
[email protected]

April 14, 15 & 16, 2012

LaFayette Lacers
LaFayette, IN
Workshop and Supplies
Contact: Catherine Kozlowski
(765) 583-2322
[email protected]

April 28, 2012

CRLG Lace Day
Fairfax, VA
Supplies
Contact: Cynthia E. Comeyne
(703 ) 878-7043
[email protected]

May 5, 2012
Amherst Museum Lace Guild
Amherst, NY
Lace Day, Supplies
Contact: Barbara Walsh
(716) 626-5727
[email protected]

May 18, 19 and 20, 2012

New England Lace Group
Spring Retreat
Wareham, MA
Contact: Jill Hawkins
(203) 671-6983
[email protected]

June 9 and 10, 2012

Love of Lace GLLG
Livonia, MI
Supplies
Contact: Joy Reno
(734) 671-0041
[email protected]

June 17 - 23, 2012

Sweetbriar
Workshop and Supplies
Lynchburg, VA
Contact: Clay Blackwell
(434) 384-8470
[email protected]

June 30th - July 1st, 2012

Princeton Area Lacemakers
Princeton, NJ
Workshop and Supplies
Contact: Dorothy Lin
(609) 896-4168

August 5 - August 11, 2012

IOLI Convention
Minnesota Lace Society
St Paul, MN
Workshop and Supplies
Contact: Amy OMalley
(612) 529-6084
[email protected]

October 5 - 8, 2012
32nd Annual Ithaca Lace Day
and Conference, Ithaca, NY
Workshop and Supplies
Contact: Holly Van Sciver
(607) 277-0498
[email protected]

October 20, 2012

CRLG Fall Lace Day
Lecture and Supplies
Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Anita Okrend
(301) 649-4259
[email protected]

November 3, 2012
Metropolitan Lace Day
Supplies
Westwood, NJ
Contact: Judith Lamp
(201) 767-0883
[email protected]

[email protected]

Class Offerings and Private Instruction

(details and price information upon request)
Torchon, Bedfordshire, Lester, Bucks Point, Honiton, Russian, Contemporary, Design and more!
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Design
Private Instruction, Workshops, Lectures
Available for Lace Days

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