Meeting Announcement

EDITED 7 September 2026:

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter 

of the International Organization of Lace

 Will meet on Saturday

September 12, 2026

9:00 a.m. 

Topic:

Creating Vintage Hedgehog Pincushions

 (2 pieces of 8" square fabric needed.   Template will be provided + several fabric choices will be available at the meeting.) 

Location:

The Arts Federation - TAF 

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

765.423.2787

 

 https://theartsfederation.org/

Please enter the building through the side door that faces the alley, and use the parking lot that's between the alley and 5th street.
https://theartsfederation.org/ 

 Guests are always welcome. 

If you are interested in lace, 

feel free to join us.  

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc.,  

is open to people interested in any aspect of lace

and lacemaking.  
We extend our invitation to you to become better acquainted with lace.
$10.00 Annual Chapter DuesMembership / Details Link here.
2026 Meeting Topics:September 12:Create Vintage Hedgehog Pincushions
October 10:Preparation for Feast ofthe Hunters' Moon
November 14:Selection/Discussion of a Lace Challenge
There will not be a meeting at TAF in December.  A Festive/Holiday gathering will be held for the chapter.  Members, keep an eye on your email account, details coming  in the next couple of weeks.



Photograph (Above):

Fan (PeeWee size) sticks created by John L. Aebi

w/Avoire wood.  [Aebi's Woodworking - Lafayette, IN]

Pattern c. C.Regnier 02/2011

(Lace Dobes)

July Meeting Announcement

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, July 11, 2026

9:00 a.m. 

Location:

The Arts Federation - TAF 

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

765.423.2787

 

 https://theartsfederation.org/

Please enter the building through the side door that faces the alley, and use the parking lot that's between the alley and 5th street.
https://theartsfederation.org/ 

Please bring show-n-tell and feel free to bring a project to work on.   

Members are encouraged to share lace news, books, magazines, and ideas.

 Guests are always welcome. 

If you are interested in lace, 

or have met some of our members demonstrating in public, 

feel free to join us.  

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc.,  is open to people interested in any aspect of lace

and lacemaking.  We extend our invitation to you to become better acquainted with lace.

Annual dues are
$10.00 per year

(July through June)
Lafayette Lacemakers provides support + resources for new lacemakers.  
Membership Information - Here.

Small Lace Samples are needed for 

Lafayette Lacemaker cards. (give to Carolyn).

 

Please keep on creating small lace samples, for the cards, handed out at lace demonstrations .... and turn them in at monthly meetings. 

As always, keep track of your volunteer hours and turn in those hours (give to Dagmar &/or Chris) at the monthly meetings.

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October 24-25, 2026Lace DemonstrationsFeast of the Hunters' Moon 2026

 

Demonstration for making lace:

 

Members of the Lafayette Lacemakers,

chapter of the

International Organization of Lace,

will be making lace

on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Stop by and visit!   Check out 

the lacemaking!

11am to 3pm

(kitchen area) at

   

The Farm at Prophetstown

3534 Prophetstown Road

Battle Ground, IN 47920

https://prophetstown.org/

 

 

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October 24-25Feast of the Hunters' Moon 2026

  

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Small Lace Samples are needed for 

Lafayette Lacemaker cards.

Please keep on creating small lace samples, for the cards, handed out at lace demonstrations .... and turn them in at monthly meetings. 

Reminder: Annual Chapter Dues

 

It is time to Renew your Membership.

Annual Dues are $10.00.

Please contact 

Membership Chair

with comments/questions

or e-mail Lafayette Lacemakers

LafayetteLacemakers@gmail.com

New members are welcome!

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc.,  is open to people interested in any aspect of laceand lacemaking.  We extend our invitation to you to become better acquainted with lace.

Annual dues are
$10.00 per year

(July through June)Lafayette Lacemakers provides support + resources for new lacemakers.  

Becoming a member of the lace group 

will not only put you in touch with other lace makers, 

but keep you up-to-date on what is happening in the lace world.

Small Lace Samples are needed for 

Lafayette Lacemaker cards.

Please keep on creating small lace samples, for the cards, handed out at lace demonstrations .... and turn them in at monthly meetings. 

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Lacemaking demonstrations:

http://feastofthehuntersmoon.org/

May Lace Demonstration & Meeting Announcement

May 8, 2026

Lace Demonstration 4-8 p.m.by the members of our chapter.Frankfort Community Public Library
208 W Clinton StreetFrankfort, IN USA

 

 

 

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

9:00 a.m. 

Free bobbin lace class

Location:

The Arts Federation - TAF 

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

765.423.2787

 

 https://theartsfederation.org/

Please enter the building through the side door that faces the alley, and use the parking lot that's between the alley and 5th street.
https://theartsfederation.org/ 

May 8, 2026Lace Demonstration by our chapter members4-8 p.m.Frankfort Community Public Library
208 W Clinton StreetFrankfort, IN USA
MAY 9, 2026Workshop:  Repair/Refresh lace pillows 
JUNE 13, 2026Carolyn R:  Tatting Questions / set up possible session(s) for beginners

October 24-25, 2026Lace DemonstrationsFeast of the Hunters' Moon

Feast of the Hunters' Moon 2026 

 

April meeting: Free Bobbin Lace Class

  

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, April 11, 2026

9:00 a.m. 

Free bobbin lace class

Location:

The Arts Federation - TAF 

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

765.423.2787

 

 https://theartsfederation.org/

Please enter the building through the side door that faces the alley, and use the parking lot that's between the alley and 5th street.
https://theartsfederation.org/ 

Save the Dates:
Planning for 2026 Programs
MARCH Preparing for free bobbin lace class [scheduled in April]APRILFree bobbin lace class

May 8, 2026Lace Demonstration by our chapter members4-8 p.m.Frankfort Community Public Library
208 W Clinton StreetFrankfort, IN USA

MAY 9, 2026Workshop:  Repair/Refresh lace pillows 
JUNE 13, 2026Carolyn R:   Tatting

October 24-25, 2026Lace DemonstrationsFeast of the Hunters' Moon 2026

 

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Complimentary Bobbin Lace Patterns:  A Shoal of Fish pattern by Alexandra Stillwell.  These were made with DMC Coton Perle No. 8.    Colors:  741, 743, 745, 742, 740, 892, 899.

pdf HERE.

Link HERE. Alexandra Stillwell Books

 

March meeting announcement

 

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, March 14, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

Location:

The Arts Federation - TAF 

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

765.423.2787

 

 https://theartsfederation.org/

Please enter the building through the side door that faces the alley, and use the parking lot that's between the alley and 5th street.
https://theartsfederation.org/ 
Save the Dates:
Planning for 2026 Programs
MARCH Preparing for free bobbin lace class [scheduled in April]APRILFree bobbin lace classMAYWorkshop:  Repair/Refresh lace pillows JUNECarolyn R:  Teaching Tatting

http://feastofthehuntersmoon.org/

 

 Lace Bobbin Prep

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Traditional Teneriffe Lace Patterns (KIT)

c.2019 Heirloom Arts

Joan Brash kit & instructions.  

https://teneriffelacekits.com/index.php

From July 2025 Lafayette Lacemaker meeting

Educational program.

 Pattern 2:  Spinning Star WIP

 Pattern 3:  Knotted Flower