Carrickmacross Lace Bookmark
Carrickmacross Lace Bookmark
Registration closes on 8th August 2026
Carrickmacross Lace is a delicate and enchanting Irish craft dating back to 1820. It is worked with a layer of net and an upper layer of fine fabric over a pattern.
A thick outlining thread is couched along the lines of the pattern, sewing net and fabric together. Loops of thread known as twirls are also couched along the outer edge. The excess fabric is then cut away leaving the net to be further decorated with needle-run stitches.
International designers as well as royalty have commissioned Carrickmacross Lace, from Queen Victoria to the present day royalty. The international fashion designers, the Emmanuelles, used Carrickmacross Lace on the late Princess Diana’s Wedding dress.
The Australian Lace Guild and The Embroiderers Guild of WA are bringing Annette to Perth in September this year for the Annual Lace Guild Convention 2026.
We are delighted that Annette will teach two types of Lace Making for us. These workshops are open to all who would like to learn the basic technique of Needle Lace.
Annette Meldrum
Annette is an expert in teaching lace making and has been brought to Perth by the local Lace Makers Guild. She has agreed to teach two workshops for us while she is here.
The Carrickmacross bookmark is a beginners piece that will give you an introduction to how this lace is made.
Cost: Member $160.00
Non-Member $320.00
Membership attracts a 50% discount on all workshops (join here and save!)
Registrations open 1st November 2025
Venue: Masonic Village Hall, 3a Moolanda Bvd Kingsley
Dates: Saturday 19th September 2026 9.30am - 3.30pm,
Sunday 27th September 2026 9.30am - 3.30pm
*Please note these classes are one week apart.
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Tutor: Annette Meldrum
Skill Level: All
Class Fees:
EGWA Member - $160.00
Non-Member - $320.00
Membership attracts a 50% discount on all workshops (join here and save!)
Kit Cost $50 and includes:
Pattern and pad for working
Threads; Size 50 cotton sewing thread; Cordonnet (crochet cotton) size 60
Cotton net,
Cotton organdie,
No.10 needle
Notes
(Please place payment for the kit in an envelope with your name and give it to the tutor directly on the first day of the workshop)
What to bring:
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Small pointed scissors or duck-billed carrickmacross scissors if you have them. A pale coloured tacking thread, Magnifiers if needed, |
Usual sewing box
Registrations will open at 9:00am on 1st November 2025 and close at 11:00pm on 8th August 2026
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