Season Greetings . . .

   

Holly -- Carrickmacross Lace

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrickmacross_lace

This project was taught in 2013 at one of the Lafayette Lacemaker meetings.

Stay tuned for 2023 events, classes, demonstrations.

New Members are always welcome.  

While you are waiting for the 2023 meeting dates & events, 

feel free to check out some of the patterns on our blog.

Sheila's Split Ring (tatting) braid.

Link here:  https://lafayettelacemakers.blogspot.com/p/carols-butterfly.html

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P.S.  More about Carrickmacross (first photograph):

This is a small project.   In this photograph, you can get an idea of the size.

A few photos of the lace in progress can be found

  

Blog Post:

https://lelia-stitchesoflife.blogspot.com/2013/11/saturday.html

 

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: