Max. 10 students, ages 16 and up.

‍Bobbin Lace has a rich history going back hundreds of years. Lace was a sign of wealth for the fashionable elite from the 17th to the 19th century and employed many women (yes, usually women) in its making. It looks hard but it really isn’t - it is just methodical. Beginners will start with basic techniques and patterns and then move on to making bookmarks and yardage lace. Returning students will learn new techniques such as corner turning and more intricate patterns, cover questions, and work on current projects.

Students should bring:

• ‍‍1 plain accent pillow with zipper--at least 18" X 18". This needs to be a pillow filled with a form NOT filled with stuffing OR There are many formal DIY bolster pillow ideas on youtube OR The simplest/cheapest to purchase I’ve found : https://www.snowgooselace.com/product/bobbin-lace-kit-with-wooden-belgian-bobbins-16/

• a variety of straight pins of good quality (at least 50 regular size-not the long ones)

• A cloth to cover pillow when not working (size of a linen/flour dish cloth)

• A piece of wide ribbon about 20-24 inches in length–ANY Color-this is to hold your bobbins in place when you’re not working

• 2-6 corsage pins

• a pair of snips/scissors for thread

• Linen or cotton thread size 20 or 30-at least one spool

• A pin cushion

If you are a beginner you’ll also need

• 24-30+ wooden clip clothespins (Dollar store sells packets of 60–you could split one) IF you’re planning on creating your pillow on site you’ll need:

• A pillow

• a piece of shirt cardboard slightly smaller than pillow (can use post office envelopes)

• a piece of old felt, wool blanket or an old wool sweater that got shrunk in the wash-slightly smaller than pillow

If you are a returning student please bring all of your supplies including bobbins and any new patterns or ideas you have and any questions I can help with.

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NOTE: Don't be afraid of the materials list! Most of these items can be found at thrift or dollar stores.