Additional Resources for Lace Projects!
Scroll down to see a list of Free Resources for Lace related projects! Keeping things organized is one of our main goals. These can be printed and adapted to your own unique style.
√ Make Your Own Bobbins for Lacemaking!
New! November, 2025. Here is a set up using dowels and craft beads to make bobbins for lace projects. The set up is mounted on a couch cushion from an outdoor patio set. It can be used for a pillow if they are in short supply. Have fun and send a photo of your project to: clgeditor @ gmail.com.
√ Vera’s Pin Cushion October 2025
New! The basic pin cushion in needlepoint works well on a lacemaker’s pillow. The second page has a blank grid for those who want to design their own pin cushion. A design gallery is planned for those who wish to participate!
√ A Bookmark for Beginners August 2025
New! August, 2025. The above file gives you instructions for a simple bookmark pattern. It pairs with Bobbin Lace for Beginners 2024 ♥ See instructions for three basic bobbin lace stitches. Scroll down to view. Look for the heart symbol.
√ Supplies for Beginning Bobbin Lace 2025
New! July, 2025. The above file has an overview of the supplies needed to begin bobbin lace. This includes a styrofoam pillow made from supplies found in a local building supply store. Gathering supplies is the beginning of a wonderful new adventure!
√ Celebrating Lace Around the World! CLG Vol. 35:4
Above is a listing of many types of lace found in countries around the world. Have a look! Perhaps there are some names missing? If you have found a new type of lace to explore we can add it to the list.
√ Make Your Own Bobbin Roll Instructions
Make your own bobbin roll, for bobbin storage or to collect bobbin pairs, ready with thread for your next project!
√ Spangling Bobbins with Beads and Wire
Above is some information about spangling bobbins. The beads form a weight to help tension your threads while making lace. Spangles are often used for Midland bobbins.
√ Exploring Colour in Design!
The colour study uses bookmarks, which are an excellent way to explore a variety of colour schemes! Have a look to see the first posting of this new venture.
√ Learning Bobbin Lace with YouTube Lessons
For some who are learning bobbin lace on their own, see YouTube video instructions that are currently available. More topics are added often. The above list has suggestions for topics to cover. Advanced techniques are also available on YouTube.
√ Bobbin Lace for Beginners 2024 ♥
For those brand new to bobbin lace, above link opens a plan to introduce the basic stitches: cloth stitch, whole/cloth stitch & twist or double stitch, and half stitch. The photo of the sampler is included. Check YouTube for instructions on how to wind threads clockwise onto the bobbins. Our website shop has bobbins for sale when available. Etsy and other online stores such as eBay also have bobbins for sale.
Click on the link to open the two page lesson! Open the file and print it for your own use. There are a number of lesson books for beginners available as well. Some are available in Swap ‘n Shop.
√ Teachers: A First Lesson for New Lacemakers 2025
For those interested in teaching beginner bobbin lace, above is a link to a two hour+ class outline that worked well with ten students. They had fun! We went slowly and worked through three main techniques. Each student went home with a finished bookmark.
√ Bobbin Lace Bookmarks – Using Left Over Threads
Some are looking for ideas about using left over threads. The above link shows one suggestion that works!
√ CLG Book Reviews by Title PDF √ CLG Book Reviews by Edition PDF
Many lace related books have been reviewed in the Gazette editions over the years! One list is in order by Title. The other is sorted by Edition. We hope this helps you search for resources to assist you on your lacemaking journey!
Choosing threads that suit your lace patterns can be an interesting challenge! Below is a file with some suggestions to make it easier.
√ Comparing Thread Sizes 2025.docx
♥ CLG Thread Inventory
Click on the link above to see an example of our Thread Inventory page. Print and keep a record of your threads. This format is ideal for a binder. Organize threads by type: cotton, linen, metallics, etc. Print and take the list along, or take a screen shot or photo with your camera, when shopping for new threads. It is helpful to have a reference of threads you already have in stock!
♦ Thread Size Comparison
Found! The Canadian Lacemaker Gazette has a Bobbin Inventory page for those interested in keeping track of their bobbins. See the PDF attached, with thanks to our Gazette Editorial Team in Ottawa, 1999. French and English text. The page has room to include a photo of your bobbin(s).
♥ CLG Bobbin Inventory
♦ Below are two additional files for bobbin details, continental or spangled. These are Excel files, converted to PDF for viewing. Print or copy the headings and create your own file. Instructions are at the bottom of the pages. This will save you some time hunting for supplies! Plus you can get a grand total for your number of bobbins.
Note: Bobbin styles are found in the last two files, and are posted for your reference. You may have many bobbins from different sources. An idea is to make a photo album with page numbers for your bobbin sets. Having a bobbin count is always helpful.
Photos of projects underway is a good reference for bobbins ‘in use’ that are not currently in storage. Adding a location has proven to be helpful, rather than spending time hunting for supplies. Have fun with this adventure!
♥ Continental Bobbins List and Location
♥ Spangled Bobbins List and Location
♠ Bobbins by Mr. Rose 1999 Photo Reference for ID
♠ Bobbin Styles Reference Continental or Spangled
Do you have a few lace projects underway at any given time? Here is a handy page for keeping track of your lace project details. Add a photo of your project so you can see at a glance which bobbins are being used, which pillow, etc. If you are hunting for bobbins you own and they are not in storage, this may help narrow the search!
A Place for Everything…One idea is to insert a sheet protector into a binder to hold all the details: The project record sheet, a photo, the pattern info, the pricking, and thread samples wrapped around a bookmark length of card stock. Write down thread info next to each of the samples. This makes it easy to find everything needed to make more lace from the same supplies. Consider teaching others once you have mastered a certain pattern!
♥ CLG Lace Projects Record (horizontal)
♥ CLG Lace Projects Record 2 (vertical)
Canadian Lacemaker Gazette 