Contemporary Lace

Classic

Contemporary

Craft

MarGorsson

‘Lace is an open textile constructed by manipulating thread into patterns.’

My own inspiration and ideas for contemporary lace are based on techniques which originate from the Benelux countries. I discovered the immense possibilities of using contemporary bobbin lace techniques at the OIDFA Congress at Ghent.

The abiding memory was the phrase ‘irregular tulle’ i.e. supporting point ground on an ad hoc basis. I realised that conventions in lace could be broken and that you could

‘make it up as you went along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’

Inspiration Techniques Lace Grounds

Makers Irregular Tulle Contemporary Lace Gallery

Needle Tatting Get Creative

My Contemporary Lace practice is founded on the traditional bobbin laces including: Freehand Laces of Scandinavia; Bedfordshire; Tønder and Torchon Laces. These classic lace techniques are important as they give a foundation upon which you can experiment and produce contemporary lace structures.