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bobbin lace

[′bäb·ən ‚lās]
(textiles)
A lace made by hand from thread wound on bobbins by following a pattern denoted by pins, usually worked over a fabric pillow. Also known as pillow lace.
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"It is hard to say how many men make bobbin lace. I know about 12 in Slovakia but I am sure there are more," said Matej Pisca as quoted by the TASR newswire.
Demonstrations of traditional crafts inc spinning, weaving, clog-making, bread-making, bobbin lace, patchwork, quilling and the West Yorkshire branch of the International Guild of Knot-Tyers.
This retreat is designed to give individuals and experience of the practice of making bobbin lace in a contemplative setting.
This retreat is designed to give individuals the opportunity to experience and integrate the spirituality and the practice of making bobbin lace in a contemplative setting.
The group meets the third Saturday of every month to make lace by hand - bobbin lace, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace, etc.
The group meets the third Saturday of the month to make lace by hand: bobbin lace, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace.
Monthly meeting to make lace by hand (bobbin lace, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace).
Make lace by hand - bobbin laces, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace, etc.
Joan actually prefers bobbin laces with their pretty paraphernalia.
Monthly meeting to make lace by hand - bobbin laces, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace.
A monthly meeting to make lace by hand (bobbin laces, tatting, needle lace, crochet, knitted lace).
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