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.

Bobbin Lace             Men n’ Lace          Contemporary Lace Makers


Needle Tatting          Get Creative         Contemporary Lace   

                       

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