The lost art of bobbin lace making is still very much alive at The Creative Craft Show, Glasgow… and we think it’s one of the most relaxing crafts to watch. (This was one of a pair of earrings being created). Until the mid-nineteenth century, the art of lacemaking was a painstaking and time-consuming craft produced predominantly by women. Have you ever tried this? #lacemaking #lace #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking | The Creative Craft Show

I was amazed at how they make bobbin lace in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo-such intricate work done by hand, with patterns that take months to master and days to finish. It’s not just a craft, it’s a story of passion, patience, and empowerment woven into every thread.Bobbin lace making in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo began in 1985 through the efforts of Belgian missionary Sister Madeleine Dieryck. Inspired by a hand-embroidered gift from daughters of Hansen’s disease patients, she encouraged local women to turn

Travel back to the 1700s with a fascinating demonstration of Ipswich bobbin lace making. This intricate craft, once a useful skill for adorning clothing, was featured during our Women’s History Weekend, where we highlighted the trades and talents of women in the 18th century. #fabricart #18thcenturylife #historiclondontown #VisitMaryland #ColonialLife #annearundelcounty | Historic London Town and Gardens