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)

Hand Made Lace:

  

Members of

the Lafayette Lacemakers wil be 

creating hand made lace at:

 The Farm at Prophetstown

August 29, 2026

Homesteaders + Artisans Day

https://prophetstown.org/event/purdue-homesteaders-and-artisan-day-2/

10am - 4pm

"Step back into the 1920s at The Farm at Prophetstown. Join Purdue University and us for a day of hands-on classes, with topics ranging from beekeeping and raising chickens to heirloom apples, blacksmith basics, and animal care. Explore and shop for fine arts and crafts, enjoy live music and delicious food, and take in the beauty of The Farm. Entry is free with park admission; select classes have a small fee and run from 10:00 am–4:00 pm. The class schedule is coming soon and will be found on our Facebook and this page on our website. "

The Farm at Prophetstown3534 Prophetstown RoadBattle Ground, IN

Bobbin Lace created in the farmhouse kitchen,

June 2026.

 August 2026:  Tatting, displays

  

and, Bobbin Lace.

This Fall:

October 24-25Feast 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/

June Meeting:

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Members -- Check your email for details.

 

Note Different Location

for this month's chapter meeting.

See email ... and reply

to Carolyn.

 

 Please bring lace samples to the chapter meetings.   The samples are used for business cards.

October 24-25Feast of the Hunters' Moon 2026

  

 

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

February Meeting Announcement

 Update    14 Feb 2026

REVISED 11 Feb 2026

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, February 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/ 
Program:   Kelly is doing a program ona cording technique.   Kelly has all of the supplies.

 "Picots" Pattern by Carolyn Regnier, c.2024

Tatted Drop Icicles

Save the Dates:
Planning for 2026 ProgramsFEBRUARYKelly:  Instr. Cording TechniqueMARCH Preparing for free bobbin lace class [scheduled in April]APRILFree bobbin lace classMAYWorkshop to Refresh/Repair Lace PillowsJUNECarolyn R:  Teach Tatting

 

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Photograph above:

Valentine Button / Hearts

Pattern & Kit: c. Karen Smock

thru The Lace Museum, Virtual Education

January meeting announcement

 

The Lafayette Lacemakers Chapter

of the International Organization of Lace

 

will meet on 

Saturday, January 10, 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/ 
-------------------------------------------------Tatting in above photograph:
Patterns are from

Motifs for Marie

by Kaye B. Judt