Lafayette Lacemakers: October 2013

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Carrickmacross Class

The class following our next meeting is on Carrickmacross Lace. MEMBERS-- Please notify Sally asap if you will be needing a kit. Details in e-mail and newsletter.

Carrickmacross – Learn a bit about the history and techniques of this distinctively Irish form of needle lace. Bring very fine sharp scissors and a lamp (if possible)

I found [LINK HERE]

on the Lace Gallery Website:

"An extract from “Carrickmacross Lace” by kind permission of the author, Nellie O’Cléirigh."

Photo of Finished Piece:

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.