I’ll tell it the way my grandmother told it to me: no jargon when it isn’t needed. Today, The lace pillow: types, sizes and which to choose.
Thread is half the work. Bad thread shows from row one, no matter how hard you clench your teeth If you fancy, I’ll leave Types of bobbins.
A good pillow lasts a lifetime. It’s not an expense — it’s an investment.
What matters¶
- Flat: initiation, small motifs.
- Cylindrical: short-strip continuous.
- Roller: long endless strips.
How to choose¶
- Minimum 35 cm side.
- Firm filling: straw, cork, sawdust.
- Washable dark cover.
How to care for it¶
- Vacuum dust regularly.
- Avoid humidity.
- Cover when not working.
If you can’t find it, this works¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
Nearby¶
- Types of bobbins: wood, bone and modern materials
- Pins for lace: why stainless saves your work
- Markers and pens to annotate prickings without ruining them
- Trick: mark pairs with coloured thread to stay oriented
I hope this helps. If you want a teacher in front of you, Encaixe runs courses. I no longer teach, but I know them and recommend them wholeheartedly.