I don't have a huge collection of lace, and I haven't confined myself to only bobbin lace, but I have certainly picked up some treasures at flea markets. Amongst those have been one of the most remarkable pieces of knitted lace I've ever seen. It's a tabletopper knitted in, I would say, about a number 50 cotton thread...it's finer than your usual sewing thread. Then I bought some Kalocsa doilies, a honiton cuff in pretty good shape, several pieces of Russian tape lace, tatting, a few fabulous crochet tablecloths. One find that was really interesting..I have an old catalogue from a company that sold "Real Laces" in the early 20's..be damned if I didn't find (in great shape) a couple of those very motifs illustrated in the catalogue :) Collars, cuffs, and doilies are the most common, but I have found yardage as well. I only buy lace if it's unusual or in good condition. Look in the doily bins at your local thrift shop, flea markets etc. you'd be surprised what turns up. We have a little shop locally that sells Victoriana stuff, mostly new, but they have also had a few wonderful bits of antique lace. I got a lovely honiton collar from there for just $15. Do get yourself a good book on lace identification first so you know what you're looking at. Collecting lace doesn't have to be expensive and it's lots of fun when you do get a "treasure". Sharon, on rainy, cold Vancouver Island..which suits me, it'll keep the vandals in on this Halloween night :)
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