Getting Started

Here are some resources for getting started with bobbin lace and additional reference material. Note that when an item is marked 'OP' it is out of print but may be available at a used book site (see links for suggestions for used books sites).

Here are several papers on various aspects of Bobbin lacemaking.

1. Bobbin Lace History

2. Bobbin Lace Tape Laces

3. Demonstrating Bobbin Lacemaking

4. Open vs Closed Method of Bobbin Lacemaking

5. Stiffening Bobbin Lace on the Pillow

And here are instructions to make bobbin lace pillows and bobbins or the whole kit.

1. DIY Pony Bead Bobbins

2. DYI Lace Pillow

3. DYI Beginner Bobbin Lace Kit