Battenburg lace

Today, I thought I’d show you some photos of a large piece of Battenberg Lace and tell you a little bit about how this piece came about. This is a large piece of Battenberg lace trimming the base of an alb, which is a white garment worn by a priest underneath the chasuble (which is ...

As a collector of lace bits, a couple years ago at a flea market, I purchased a small quantity of lace tape. I was intrigued as to what to...

As a collector of lace bits, a couple years ago at a flea market, I purchased a small quantity of lace tape. I was intrigued as to what to do with it. I have always loved Battenburg lace, well at least the stuff that is not made in China, that is. Gratifying is the sight of a well made, older Battenburg lace object no matter what form. On line I found: How to Make Battenberg and Point Lace, by Nellie Clark Brown, The Priscilla Publishing Company, Boston Mass, Copyright 1900…

1 p.l., 43 p. 26 cm

What we know as Romanian Point Lace (aka Macramé Crochet, Braidwork, etc.) is usually categorized as a form of “Tape Lace”. A few months ago I came across this book, The Technique of Ta…

Please zoom on pictures for full resolution :) Hello, This is a stunning antique Battenburg lace sleeveless top. -Label: None -Size : please refer to measurements, will best fit a small or xs -Fabric : Cotton -Condition: Excellent Features : -back button fastening, tiny mother of pearl buttons -sleeveless Measurements: -Bust: 40 cm (80 cm all around) / 31,5 inches all around -Waist: 35 cm (70 cm all around) / 27,5 inches all around -Length: 48 cm / 18,8 inches Measurements maximum stretched…

Very BEAUTIFUL Old Battenburg lace wedding hankie with amazing details. This hankie is in very nice condition and is a little off white. It feels thin and delicate. Looks in new condition! 12" with soft sheer fabric. HAPPY HANKIE HUNTING!!

Battenburg tape lace, also (more correctly) named Battenberg tape lace, is named after the German town of Battenberg. It is one of the simplest forms of Renaissance lace, itself a form of tape lace. Battenburg tape lace is a coarser form of Brussels tape lace and uses tapes that are about 8 mm in width. The tape is usually dense and straight sided.

I have been indulging in some much deserved quilting time now that I'm home for almost two weeks. My 4-6 am time is the most treasured time...

I have been indulging in some much deserved quilting time now that I'm home for almost two weeks. My 4-6 am time is the most treasured time...