The Story of Ma's Laces: 1914-1918 - Her response to the trauma of wartimeby Kerry & Carol Brooksbank Hands down, this is the most riveting lace book ever written. It tells the personal journey of a Belgian woman who designed and created bobbin lace to cope with WWI. The artistry and emotion of the pieces is breathtaking. You may also be interested in: Belgian War Lace 1914 1918 Belgian Lace Made in Belgium During the War

Spinnen means spider in German

a circular torchon edging with a Flanders-style overlapped finish

Curriculum: The curriculum is included in the price of the class

This sturdy pricker is made of hard wood and sports a pin vice

She also teaches annually at International Organization of Lace

or spangle as it became known

as well as two embroidery projects and one needle lace project

Louise has exhibited her work internationally

In addition to these pieces there is a long strip of lace

sold by the dozen

try your hand at Karen's Ferris Wheel button

Included with this program are four pattern sheets with the six projects Susan demonstrates on camera and two additional prickings for further practice