Lafayette Lacemakers: About Us

About Us

The purpose of this non-profit group

is to develop an appreciation for the fine art of lacemaking.

Through educational programs + workshops,

our members have the opportunity to learn about, collect, preserve,

and actually make the various laces that have made history.

Lafayette Lacers was founded in 1981.

In 1983, Lafayette Lacers was charted by the International Organization of Lace, Inc.

In August of 2011, the chapter name was changed to:

In Apr 2013, the chapter became incorporated, we are now

officially:

The Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc. &
International Organization of Lace, Inc. invite you to join us for the
63nd Annual IOLI Convention
Sunday, July 17 - 23, 2016
Indianapolis, IN

Follow THIS LINK for details

Rev. 12 October 2024

Lace Challenge Guidelines

The challenge is open to any lacemaking technique and to all members of Lafayette Lacemakers. The Theme of the Lace Challenge is Jewelry. There is no time window on when items were made. Items must be made by the person submitting. The challenge is open to any lacemaking technique and to all members of Lafayette Lacemakers. Items may be original designs or patterns from published sources. For items made from published sources, reference to the pattern source must accompany each item. There is no limit on the number of items one person may enter in the challenge. We will display items submitted to the challenge in one of the display cabinets at the West Lafayette Public Library. The date when we can get the display cabinet will determine the deadline for the challenge. note that, due to space limitations, all items submitted to the challenge might not be displayed at the library.