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12.01.2025
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Bobbin lace by Mária Tuhárska from Senohrad
„No one knows where this art came from, or who invented it, or started it, or brought it to us. All they know is that it has been there since time immemorial.“
A. Kmeť about lace from the Senohrad area
Lace from Senohrad and surroundings
Lac..
05.01.2025
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Choosing the right thread for bobbin winding
When I started bobbin lace 30 years ago, we used pearl thread,
snowdrop thread and cordonet. Many times it was archive threads from
“grandmother”. They often broke, lost color and individual skeins
separated. In Prague they had special threads ..
05.01.2025
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Color in lace
Slovak peasant lace is colorful. The white or cream base thread is
complemented by red, but also yellow, blue, green, purple, orange,
black. There is also gold and silver.
Dye your laces too. Don't worry about inappropriate color contrasts.
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05.01.2025
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What tools do we need for bobbin lace?
Bobbin weaving is once again becoming a popular creative activity for
people of all ages. In some traditional lace regions, children learn to
bobbin weave from school. Lacemakers form clubs and associations,
passing on the tradition.
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