Needlelace 'technique' would not transfer to bobbin lace, but the 'style' of
the finished item was copied. You just need to look at the old pieces of
Reticella to see the similarity in the designs. Then bobbin lace makers
started exploring their own capabilities and a wide variety of styles
I am sorry, I did not phrase my question well! What I would like to know
is: Was the technique of needlelace ever used in machine made lace. Was
only the designs copied or did they try to imitate the technique as well.
Jeanette Fischer, South Africa.
The designs for needlelace were often
