Master Timotheus Zacharia von Schloss Zwilling

Although the completed lace is complex and beautiful, the process is not that complex. The process uses 2 different moments of the lace bobbins, which are combined into many different and lovely patterns.

Tim's Beginning bobbin lace lessons

• General Info Handout (PDF) -- How to get started on a bobbin lace project
• Beginning Bobbin Lace Class Handout (PDF)
• Virtual Bobbin Lace Class Prep Info

Bobbin Lace Resources from Katherina Weyssin

• Bobbin lace with cheap tools -- I wanted to try bobbin lace, but didn't want to order bobbins or spend a long time making an elaborate pillow until I was sure it was something I'd do more than a few inches of.
• Bobbin-lace Sampler -- This is meant to be a first project for someone who wants to make renaissance bobbin-lace
• Katherina Weyssin's Lace Book -- My bobbin lace patterns, derived from surviving renaissance lace and from renaissance pattern books. Some have detailed instructions, some are just prickings.
• Lace -- Some of the things I've written about lace for this website

Buy a Kit, Set Up and Ready to Go

We (Unicorn Fiber Arts) sell a Beginner Bobbin Lace kit that is set up and ready to use. Kit Skill Level: Beginner -- The kit includes instructions for a sampler of 4 basic stitches, and instructions for 2 different lace patterns The kit includes -- All you need to get started making bobbin lace: Complete instructions and patterns Covered Foam Lace Making Pillow (the cover color will vary) 12 Lace Bobbins Thread Pre-Strung on bobbins Crocheted Bobbin Keeper to keep the bobbins in place between uses Pins, as Needed to Work the Patterns The kit comes ready to use: The bobbins are threaded and the sampler pattern is set up! This will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at no additional cost. The kit is available online here.