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lace and tatting

Lace and tatting are forms of needlework that involve knotting or looping threads together. While most lace today is machine-made, traditional handmade lace was created using two main techniques: bobbin lace and needlepoint lace. Bobbin lace involved winding thread onto small bobbins and then interlacing the thread around pins on a special pillow to create intricate designs. Needlepoint lace, on the other hand, required creating a pattern on parchment paper, stitching it in place with small stitches, and then working the background with a needle and thread. Tatting is a distinct technique that involves winding thread onto small shuttles and using these shuttles to create loops and designs. Tatting is often used for decorative trimming and is typically narrower than other types of lace.