Finding the Right Scale: Testing Thread for Flanders Lace
Flanders bobbin lace has always fascinated me. I love the density of this lace! Each pinhole uses double the number of threads, creating a weight and structure that feels both […]
Category: Bobbin Lace
Restoring History: The Princess Lace Loom Pillow at the Molly Brown House Museum
Several years ago, during a tour of the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, I noticed a lace pillow tucked among the historic displays. It immediately caught my attention—not only […]
Uncommon Threads Exhibition 9/9 – 11/1
The South Florida Surface Design will have an exhibition called Uncommon Threads: A Contemporary Fiber Exhibition Showing 2D, 3D, and Wearable Art. I am so happy that two of my […]
Spectral Shift: Turning Light Into Lace
In the best way, some artworks challenge you more than others. Spectral Shift began with a question: What would happen if lace changed with the light? The journey to answer […]
Spectral Shift Sampler: Testing a New Bobbin Lace Pattern in Silk
Establishing the pattern Before committing to the final material, I always test a new pattern using familiar threads. As usual, I used Gutermann silk to work through my latest design: […]
International Fiber Arts Exhibition 6/21 – 8/3
I was accepted into the International Fiber Arts Exhibition for my mixed lace media piece Echo of a Flower. On display from June 21 through August 3, 2025, the exhibition […]
Dimensions Exhibition 6/21 – 8/15
My micro lace pieces, Ethereal and Gossamer, are in an exhibition in Rhode Island. The Dimensions: Contemporary Fiber Arts exhibition will run from June 21 through August 15, 2025. Warwick […]
New Angle of Recycling: Spinning Produce Bags into Bobbin Lace
Lace is often associated with delicate threads and intricate craftsmanship, but what happens when you spin plastic into lace? New Angle of Recycling is the result of an experiment—an exploration […]
Refining the Design: Sampler #2 for Hand-Spun Produce Bag Thread
After testing my first bobbin lace sampler for this project, I made changes to the design before eventually moving on to my final version in hand-spun produce bag thread. This […]
Testing the Design: A Bobbin Lace Sampler for Hand-Spun Produce Bag Thread
One of my favorite parts of lace making is the design process. Figuring out how different elements work together, testing stitches, and refining ideas before committing to the final version […]