Laurie

The issues were designed by Jean Libert and Guillaume Broux. The souvenir sheet is 16 cm x 18.5 cm.  I do not have an example of the ATM version, so am not certain of the size.  Face value of the sheet is 3.25 Euros.

The sheet may still be available at the bpost site, and I have seen them for sale on Ebay and DelCampe. The ATM version is proving more difficult to find.

There will be a special event on October 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM MST, “The Irish Lace Network”, presented by Irish lacemaker and author Mary Shields.  IOLI has given a grant in support of the exhibit and members will be given information on how to join a webcast of the lecture.
Mary will then lead a two-day workshop on Carrickmacross Lace on October 5-6, 2013 at the museum.

The contact for the exhibit, lecture and workshop is Megan Osborne, (970) 491-6648, Megan.Osborne@colostate.edu.

This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/a6eod9j ANTIQUE LACE LOVELY HANDMADE VALENCIENNES EDGING 93″ C 1880
Size: 1.5″ x 93″
Starting Price: $35.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 21, 2013 18:14:08 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A narrow, long Valencinnes border, slightly scalloped with a typical design of flowers and spots.  3 joins. The mesh is more rounded than the border reviewed above. Overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/b8ery8q Antique Brussels Mixed Bobbin & Point de Gaze Needle Lace Veil/Shawl Ex Cond
Size: 25″ x 110″
Starting Price: $100.00
Auction ends: May 21, 2013 19:00:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller 2posies4u, Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Comments:  A rectangular scarf of bobbin and needlelace application on machine tulle, with scalloped edges, which is unusual. The needlelace is used in some raised petal Point-de-Gaze-like flowers and leaf sprigs, and in a few bobbinlace fillings. Good complex design, note the esprits in the ground. Comes with a great provenance. Looks a bit discolored in places, but the lace itself appears to be in very good condition.

   Sold for $289.00, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a3fkho6 Bedfordshire bobbin lace collar and cuffs — white and wearable
Size: collar – 4.4″ x 18″ cuffs – 3.75″ x 8″
Starting Price: $5.00
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 09:26:33 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  A collar and matching cuffs of Bedfordshire bobbinlace – unusual for them to have survived together. The design resembles the ‘Rose and leaf’ pattern of the Bucks Cottage Workers Agency, probably early 20th c. Seller cites some breaks along the collar neck edge. The pieces look a little wrinkled, maybe a sign of earlier washing? Overall good condition.

      Sold for $11.50, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/byr9fhf ANTIQUE LACE RARE 18TH C HANDMADE FLEMISH NEEDLELACE LAPPETS
Size: 3″ to 3.5″ x 42″
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 11:17:30 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A set of lappets, and I’m going to tend more to a French origin here. I had to get out the books on this one. The flat-grounded Flemish needlelaces of this period normally did not have the raised edge cordonnet, and the clothwork was more varied. (the raised edge in Flanders is associated more with the droschel-grounded needlelaces). There was a lot of crosstalk between France and Flanders at this time, even though they were in direct competition. Designs, of course, change over time, but the Flemish motifs tend to be larger. Levey in “Lace – A History” attributes a similar lappet and cap back set to France in figure 294, 1730′s (remember France includes Sedan, so there’s a possible origin there). What ‘mode’ fillings are here look more French to me than the contemporary Belgian work. Other figures in Levey that you can examine include plates 259, 260 and 273.   Seller cites many faults/separations and early repairs. I don’t care about any of that, this is an amazing set technically, and of a type that rarely comes to market.

   Sold for $899.79, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/amrn6lz EVENTAIL 19ème DENTELLE FUSEAUX DUCHESSE BRUGES NEEDLE LACE FAN fächer ventaglio
Size: 45 cm x 24 cm open
Starting Price: 129.00 EUR
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 12:44:36 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller merveillesdeparis, Paris, France
Comments:  A fan of good quality Bruges bloemwerk with amber sticks and an elaborate monogram. It’s not a large fan, and the large lace motifs seem a little overpowering. The condition looks very good from the photos.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/b8e2lbs Lovely Large Antique Fine Cotton Lawn Honiton Lace Handkerchief
Size: 15″ square
Starting Price: 8.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 12:45:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller merveillesdeparis, Paris, France
Comments:  A Honiton handkerchief, snails/slugs period.  The motifs are tightly woven, and note the interesting use of the square tallies in the corner motifs.  A few broken brides create the appearance of several holes, but I don’t think this is serious, and could be repaired. Overall good condition.

   Sold for21.59 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/b6cpf4m Ethereal 19th C. Silk Blonde Bobbin Lace Edging
Size: 3″ x 50″
Starting Price: $20.00
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 13:59:59 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  A border of Blonde bobbinlace. Probably French Blonde de Caen origin due to the use of the honeycomb stitch filling. Maybe earlier 19th c due to the very light appearance and extensive use of halfstitch. This is a lace that doesn’t survive well over the years.  Condition is short of good with all the holes, but it doesn’t come up too often.

   Sold for $20.00 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/bgv6fuz Early Antwerp/Potten Kant Style Bobbin Lace Yardage
Size: 2.25″ x 41″
Starting Price: $50.00
Auction ends: May 22, 2013 14:35:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  Potten Kant wasn’t really a type of lace, it was more a style. It was made extensively throughout the low countries primarily for the Dutch market. It is a heavier lace with the symmetric flower pot and flowers. This is a good example, probably 19th century, although it was made in both 18th and 19th centuries. I think the fond chant/6-pointed star/kat stitch plaited ground is a later development.  The bottom edge has some damage in places, unfortunate, since good examples of this lace don’t come up too often. Somebody needs to do some research on this style and write a book.

   Sold for $50.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/asn4cku Lovely Antique Handmade Lace & Mother of Pearl Fan-Point de Gaze
Size: 8.5″ long
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 12:00:03 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Brussels Duchesse fan with mother of pear/abalone sticks. Raised petal rose in the center Point de Gaze insert. The lace is a bit conventional in design, but the condition of both lace and sticks is very good.

http://tinyurl.com/ab6smzx BURATTO PANEL ITALIAN 16th CENTURY EXTREMELY RARE 147 x 27 cms
Size: 10.5″ x 58″
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 15:00:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments:  A silk embroidered leno-weave (buratto) net from the Jane Page collection. It does look like it extends upward on both ends, but that part is cut off. There is also some not very good darning repairs done to the net. As to age. Buratto was an easier way to make lacis, which was done on a hand knotted net. There is an early pattern book  called ‘Buratto’ by Alessandro Paganino date 1532.  Examples of this lace are usually dated starting late 16th century, but it was made all the way to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Probably there are places still making it today. So we have to go a lot on style in dating these things. From the style of the design I think an early 17th c date is not out of place. Although with a piece this old and no early provenance, you have to be very careful. Condition is good considering the age.

http://tinyurl.com/a6j3j8u BINCHE HAND MADE BOBBIN LACE LAPPETS Ca 1750 RARE
Size: 50 cm x 9 cm to 6.5 cm each
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 15:00:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments:  These lappets, which I would call Valenciennes since we really don’t know that much about the small Binche industry of the time, have been cut at the ends, but are otherwise in very good condition. Just a few small stains which would clean up nicely when appropriately washed. The design is a repeat of flowers in a pot with an extensive ground of the snowflake variation called oeil de perdrix (partridge eye). Probably made sometime in the 1730′s.  The design isn’t quite as exciting as some, but it is a rare, beautifully made set.

http://tinyurl.com/bbpebxn VENETIAN GROS POINT NEEDLE LACE DRESS FRONT 17th CENTURY
Size: 95 cm long, 50 to 18 cm wide
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 15:20:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments:  An excellent example of gros point which has been remade into what is probably an insert for a dress or skirt. The lace has a beautiful carved ivory appearance, with great impact from the simple use of variations in the clothwork.  The raised edges are rather plain but highly sculpted – a sign of an earlier piece, perhaps mid 17th c.  I’m of the firm opinion that there’s nothing in needlelace that you can’t learn from a good piece of early Gros Point. All this reassembly is connected by some kind of later Venise bands.  Condition, given the reworking, is very good.

http://tinyurl.com/apalwsy BRUSSELS BOBBIN LACE CAP BACK Ca 1760
Size: 26 cm x 22 cm
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 15:20:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments:  A cap back of Brussels Bobbinlace with droschel ground, around 1760 is good. Well done motifs with raised edges and a few interesting fillings – not much. The design is a little scattered, it’s a large area to fill with a lot of small motifs. But the basic Louis XV design is intact.  A few stains, some pulls, pinholes and small repairs. Basically good condition considering the age. There is a wax seal attached from some past collector.

http://tinyurl.com/bzv5bxj Large Bertha Collar ~ Antique Honiton or Brussels Bobbin Lace
Size: 38″ neckline. 25″ x 24″ laid flat.
Starting Price: $24.00
Auction ends: May 23, 2013 18:05:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vintageblessings, Meridian, Idaho, United States
Comments:  A bertha of Bruges Bloemwerk. This is an unusual form for this lace, and it doesn’t seem to have an opening. I almost wonder if it was originally the edging for some kind of table linen.  But it works well as a collar. The motifs are quite large and tightly woven. Very good condition, very minor discoloration in one spot.

http://tinyurl.com/a5zh8t8 Antique/vintage 18th century Brussels needle lace 3 yards 8 ins.
Size: 2″ x 3 yards 8″
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 24, 2013 10:03:00 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.  A Brussels needlelace with droschel ground. The design seems to be flowers in pots (seems to be a theme today) alternating with flower sprays. Good and varied fillings. The design is quite naturalistic, overall this is an excellent example – you see bobbinlace with the droschel ground quite often, but needlelace is much rarer.  Dates around the mid 18th c.  This is a long, collectible piece in very good condition considering its age.

http://tinyurl.com/aejfd8g Antique/vintage Mechlin lappets circa 1750 – pots of flowers
Size: not given
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 24, 2013 10:38:46 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. col. Pat Earnshaw.  A joined pair of Mechlin lappets. More flower pots. Actually, 18th c pieces with images other than flowers are a bit rare. Good Mechlin lappets also don’t come up that often. This one looks cut at the top before joining. There are numerous small holes, and the edges are very ragged as the seller notes. So the condition is short of good.

   Sold for $133.53, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bfr62ao wonderful antique honiton lace collar good design well executed.family lace.
Size: not given
Starting Price: 20.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 18, 2013 06:33:30 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller reddolly123, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Honiton shawl collar with long front ends, large motifs. Basically slug/snails style, quite nicely done, especially the roses.  Lots of square tally fillings, and picoted rectangular brides. An occasional loose bride or tally fastening, but overall it looks in very good condition. Quite a nice example of the style.

      Sold for 107.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/as5qwec DENTELLE – BEAU COL ANCIEN OU GARNITURE ROBE
Size: width – 4 cm to 21 cm. length – 138 cm
Starting Price: 10.00 EUR
Auction ends: May 18, 2013 12:34:58 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller ladyline55, Troyes, France
Comments:  Brussels bobbinlace application on machine tulle does a lot with border, veils of all sizes, handkerchiefs, but doesn’t too often get into smaller shaped pieces. This is a good looking, fairly deep collar with lappet ends – not really a mantilla shape, but not too far off. A well done finely worked piece with small naturalistic motifs, and lots of esprits all over the ground. Seller cites a few small holes and pinholes. Looks to me like there might be a repair to the net in the main part of the collar, and the edges of the piece are rather frayed. Basically good condition.

   Sold for 163.00 EUR, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ajlw8pc ANTIQUE LACE TRIANGULAR SHAWL MADE OF EARLY BRABANT LACE
Size: 29″ x 68″
Starting Price: $135.00
Auction ends: May 18, 2013 17:13:42 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  This is a piece made from a wide mid 18th c Brabant lace, probably wide borders. Could certainly have been an alb flounce as the seller suggests. You can see a join about a third of the way up from the triangular point – not sure if it’s the same lace, but they do look similar. It has a fond chant ground, and fillings of plaited zigzag brides and bars. Looks like there is another join at the left end. The design is rather flat and plain, but that’s the nature of Brabant. The lace looks in very good condition (disregarding the assembled nature of the piece).

   Sold for $244.49, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bhzo3ca ANTIQUE LACE INTERESTING BOBBIN LACE EDGING 4+YARDS, EASTERN EUROPE, ITALY
Size: 1.5″ x 4 yards 15″
Starting Price: $49.50, $65.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 18, 2013 17:34:09 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  This is a kind of torchon tapelace thing. It does have a Northern Italian look, but frankly I’ve never seen anything quite like it before. Linen thread with light storage/age staining. Basically good condition.

   Sold for $49.50, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/bedlodv Klöppelständer, Handarbeig
Size: base 27 cm x 37 cm, 78 cm tall. Four holes to further increase the height.
Starting Price: 15.59 EUR
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 16:04:59 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller leon070707.123, Springe, Deutschland
Comments:  An adjustable height wooden klöppelstand with excellent woodworking.  So often these things are screwed together, but this one looks beautifully made. Seller stays it is about 25 years old and in very good condition. Almost looks unused.

   Sold for 35.00 EUR, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ae495f6 Linge ancien Mouchoir dentelle Duchesse applications fait main aiguille XIXe
Size: 35 cm x 36 cm
Starting Price: 220.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: 2 days 16 hours from 5/16/13 7:56 PM MST
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, dans mon grenier, France métropolitaine
Comments:  A handkerchief of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine tulle, quite nicely done and in very good condition. The dense border makes the inner part look almost like Point de Gaze.  Note also the careful attention to the border along the center cloth.

   Unsold as of 7:13 AM MST 5/20/2013

http://tinyurl.com/bgy6s5s 220″(18’4″) of Fabulous Vintage French Chantilly Net Lace Trim/Flounce
Size: 12″ x 220″
Starting Price: 45.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 12:16:31 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jsbxxx, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Comments:  A flounce of Spanish ret-fi black blonde lace.  It’s rare to see this as a standalone piece, it is normally used in mantillas (see the last item in http://tinyurl.com/b5775gc). It has a very distinctive design. Note the 5-pointed star fillings, which is very indicative of the Spanish blondes. This lace unfortunately sometimes is subject to rust stains due to improper storage – something about the dye reacting with the silk.  Seller cites some brown marks, but I don’t see any in the photos. I do see some weak spots, what looks like racroc splits (these were made in strips), and a few holes in the net. Basically good condition.

   Sold for 47.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a9wubbo Antique Victorian collar with Point de Gaze ? Duchess Lace? motifs
Size: 3.5″ depth, 29″ long
Starting Price: 5.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 12:18:53 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller poppy1109, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
Comments:  A narrow collar of Brussels Duchesse. Raised rose petals in the Point de Gaze inserts. The bobbinlace is fairly conventional for Duchesse, and the piece is in good condition. It does look a little shrunken as if it has been washed.

      Sold for 13.49 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bgsgo2u Antique white Honiton lace edging length
Size: 3.25″ x 46″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 12:29:33 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linen-cupboard, Crawcrook, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Comments:  A narrow border of Bruges Bloemwerk.  The simple trumpet flowers, trefoil leaves and round flowers are nicely combined with irregular picoted brides.  Some fraying along the footedge, basically good condition.

   Sold for 35.09 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bk6pq7w Antique Ladies Handkerchief Hand Made Tenerife Lace Silk Center Unused Perfect
Size: 13.5″ square
Starting Price: 5.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 17:37:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller nutting13, Livonia, New York, United States
Comments:  I don’t know where this was made, it doesn’t have the palm leaf edge you see in ñanduti, but some of the fillings look more like what they do. The silk center is also quite unusual.  The technique is finely done, and the overall condition is very good.

   Sold for 63.50 GBP, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ajqdtvv EXQUISITE ANTIQUE HAND MADE IRISH LACE COLLAR & CUFFS w LAPPETS *ROSE of SHARON
Size: collar, 17″ x 13″. Cuffs 4.5″ x 11″
Starting Price: $39.95
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 17:37:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sweable8wgp, Marion, Iowa, United States
Comments:  Yes, I helped out on the ID for this one. Irish crochet dress front with matching cuffs. I’m suddenly struck by just how much the little flowers on either side of the center flower look like motifs from Dillmont’s la Guipure d’Irlande book. The heavy knots in the ground look somewhat like Clones knots, but if you look really close they seem to be folded over loops of double crochet or something.  It’s a beautifully done set, and I’m thinking a French origin isn’t out of the question. Condition appears very good.

      Sold for $158.49, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/aeewy9f A Piece of Antique Vintage Black Floral Chantilly Lace Trim Material, c.4m long
Size: 52 cm x 4 m
Starting Price: 1.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 19, 2013 17:37:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sandyfhbeating, TONBRIDGE, Kent, United Kingdom
Comments:  A wide Chantilly flounce with a bold design. Wish there were more closeups.  No ombre shading, and the repeat is fairly short (probably Belgian origin). The looks of the piece is nicely balanced top to bottom. Long Chantilly is fairly common, but pieces this wide are a little unusual. Looks in good condition, seller shows one ‘rip’, and says there are a few catches in the net.

   Sold for 200.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/aogmsm5 Antique Maltese lace handmade lovely collar and cuffs
Size: collar – 18″ neckedge, 3.5″ deep. cuffs – 8.5″ x 3″
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 06:05:25 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A matching Maltese collar and cuff set.  Kind of a stark design, just massed woven leaves (beautifully done)  alternating with Maltese crosses and flowers. Lots of plaiting on the outer edges and neckline. Looks in very good condition, although maybe a little discolored in places. Seller says it could use a wash.

   Sold for 30.99 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/b5ugcab ANTIQUE WEDDING HANDKERCHIEF HANKY BELGIAN BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE HAND MADE LACE
Size: 11.5″ square
Starting Price: $130.00
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 09:55:55 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lula965, Benyamina, Spain
Comments:  A Point de Gaze handkerchief in very good condition. Just a little wrinkled in the cloth, a few pinholes, minor stains. Raised petals on the roses. It’s not a complex piece, but is put together quite nicely.  Minimal decorative ‘mode’ fillings, basically rows of knots.

   Sold for $204.52, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a2d2dcb * Excellent Silk MALTESE Hand made LACE Table Runner *
Size: 11″ x 45″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 11:51:31 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A runner of Maltese lace bordering a silk center.  Good guipure work switching to massed woven leaves around the center of the piece. Flower borders, along with large Maltese crosses at the ends. Very good condition, trivial pinholes in the silk.

   Sold for $51.05, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ahtmkl8 * ANTIQUE Brussels Bobbin & Point de Gaze LACE FAN *
Size: 9.5″ long
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 11:20:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Brussels Duchesse fan with Mother of Pearl/Abalone sticks. With box dated 7 JUIN 1902, so this is a rare dated example assuming the box is original to the fan. Raised petal roses in the Point de Gaze central insert. The Duchesse is nicely done with a little raised work also. Looks in good condition, although some holes in the Pt d G ground.

   Sold for $232.50, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ark9eql * Attractive Antique Brussels Hand made Bobbin LACE Large Fan *
Size: 11.75″ long
Starting Price: $19.99 with reserve
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 11:25:58 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A fan of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine tulle. Comes with a worn Duvelleroy box. Mother of Pearl/Abalone sticks.  Both lace and sticks are in very good condition. The lace is very naturalistic with finely worked motifs. They almost seem to float on the fine tulle ground.  A few needlelace accents used as fillings in the flowers.

   $136.49, 7 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/b2wquec ANTIQUE LACE – BRUSSELS LACE LENGTH 18TH CENTURY- 2 YDS
Size: 3″ x 72″  One join about halfway.
Starting Price: 250.00 GBP Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: May 20, 2013 14:12:30 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A border of Belgian bobbinlace with droschel ground, around 1770. Note the threads of the ground carried along the back of the motifs – the motifs were made first and the ground added later in narrow strips.  Unusual to have something this good survive so well for so long – very good condition. Just a few pulls here and there.

   250.00 GBP Buy-it-Now option exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/agp83na Antique/vintage ivory bobbin and needlel alce panel – poss. Kenmare?
Size: 29″ x 16″
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 21, 2013 10:30:33 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  I’ve been talking with the seller about this piece. Kenmare might be a little bit of a stretch, but I was struck with some resemblance to the 1911 tabernacle veil shown below in the National Museum in Ireland. Something about the band in that piece look a little familiar, and there is raised work in both.  However the piece up for sale does have lots of excellent bobbinlace, and lacks the needlelace ground of the Kenmare veil. My second guess would be Italy. Then again there seem to be some fleur-de-lis in the upper border, so maybe France?  The piece is a little aged in color, but basically in very good condition. Just wish there was more of it.

      Sold for 837.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

   Sold for $241.52, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/c2v3ve2 * Antique early 18thc Valenciennes Lappet w.issues. *
Size: 3.5″ max x 17″
Starting Price: $25.00
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 10:05:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  Part of a Valenciennes lappet with snowflake/partridge eye ground, ~1730. The pattern delineation, the technique, the thread are wonderful, the condition is not. Numerous holes, well, the photos say it all. But it comes from one of the greatest bobbinlace traditions.

   Sold for $182.55, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ca9nnzx *Antique 18thc MECHLIN Bobbin Lace Long Lappet *
Size: 2.75″ x 58″
Starting Price: $65.00
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 10:10:20 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  This lappet scarf is made from one length of Mechlin joined along the footedge. Not an uncommon arrangement, you see this in lappets and also cap backs occasionally. Here the join is well handled, and the termination nicely done. The lace looks around 1770, but I’m not sure if it was assembled this way at that time. The length of the piece is appropriate to a set of two lappets, but it lacks the gap for the cap back, which one would really expect at this time.  The edges are rather frayed, but the main part of the lace is in good condition.

   Sold for $229.10, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cofjhbt *Antique 18thc Brussels Bobbin Lace Trim / Edging.  *
Size: 2.75″ x 35″
Starting Price: $22.00
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 10:15:35 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Brussels bobbinlace with droschel ground, ~1770.  The design is fairly simple, there’s a possibility it is English Devon. Well done work, and just a few pulls and pinholes in the ground. Very good condition for its age.

   Sold for $77.60, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bvgfurt *Antique 18thc Brussels Bobbin Lace Trim / Edging.  *
Size: 41″ neckline, 7″ deep
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 11:09:03 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw. A Carrickmacross applique bertha, a fairly unusual form for this lace. Note the lines of rings in the centers of various flowers, copying similar motifs in Point de Gaze. Not much in the way of cutwork which is often found in Carrickmacross applique. It deviates from the usual Irish motif designs, and overall is quite effective. Very good condition, I think I see a few spots along the neckline, but not much else.

   Sold for 174.96 GBP, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bs9svtn ANTIQUE LACE HANDMADE CHANTILLY LACE LAPPETS C1880
Size: 3.25 to 3.75″ x 46″
Starting Price: $45.99, $65.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 17:19:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A lappet scarf of Chantilly. The design of roundels, like a long string of large beads, is quite unusual. There’s a small flower in each of the roundels – the design is a little simple with heavy black thread, probably a sign of Belgian manufacturer. Condition looks very good from the photos.

   Sold fror $51.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ckmbgex Antique/vintage Bedfordshire lace collar
Size: not given
Starting Price: 9.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 14, 2013 12:35:50 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A small English Beds collar. It’s rather remarkable, when Beds does come up on Ebay it’s usually being sold from an English seller. This one has a inner flat piece, could be used as a dress front, with a gathered plaited border. A good, typical design, not fancy, and just a minor pull here and there. Very good condition.

   Sold for 17.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/d8clotk Gorgeous! Antique Victorian Chantilly Black Lace Shawl
Size: 22.5″ x 67.5″
Starting Price: $74.00
Auction ends: May 14, 2013 16:55:21 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vintageblessings, Meridian, Idaho, United States
Comments:  A black embroidered tulle mantilla-style headcover. Note how the direction of the flat laid stitches changes direction to catch the light – something I think might be traced to Spain. It has the look of the black blondes, especially with the small tendrils terminating in circular holes – you see that in the blondes too. Looks in very good condition, just a minor pull here and there.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cmo7rhz EXQUISITE Large ANTIQUE REVERSIBLE LACE COLLAR w LAPPETS ~ IRISH ROSES
Size: 23.5″ x 18″ laid flat. 7.5″ deep in the collar part.
Starting Price: $74.00
Auction ends: May 14, 2013 18:26:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller *tangleblu*, Valley Cottage, New York, United States
Comments:  I’m not 100% sure, but I think this is silk Irish Crochet. The emphasis on rings, rather plain picoted brides, and the slightly different design which is dictated by the slippery thread are good signs. Silk Irish crochet doesn’t come up too often, and this is a very nice example. Seller cites some minor discoloration, basically very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cxouk9x Antique MALTESE LACE Table Topper 21″ ROUND Hand Made Doily HONEY SILK
Size: 21″, probably diameter?
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: May 14, 2013 19:15:39 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller junymoon, Derby, Connecticut, United States
Comments:  A silk Maltese large doily with the silk center shaped into a Maltese cross. Typical designs, and a three-layer concentric construction to the lace. I do like the roundels with massed woven leaves in the middle layer. Seller cites some age darkening and minor frays along the joining seam at the right. Basically good condition.

   Sold for $46.85, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bty5467 * Antique BLONDE SILK Bobbin Lace Trim – Dolls 68×2.75inch (173x7cm)
Size: 2.75″ x 68″
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: May 15, 2013 11:45:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A narrow border of silk Blonde de Caen. A simple borderof leaves with ‘v’ shaped esprits in the net.  A few pulls in the delicate mesh, but basically very good condition. This kind of lace doesn’t often survive this well.

   Sold for $159.50, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cr5ltmb * Antique Brussels Mixed Bobbin & Point de Gaze Needle Lace 58x21inch (173x53cm)
Size: 21″ x 68″
Starting Price: $55.00
Auction ends: May 15, 2013 11:50:38 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments:  A crinoline flounce of Brussels application on machine tulle. A higher-end market piece with both bobbin and needle motifs.  Excellent, elegant design, and lots of esprits in the ground. Very good condition. One original join, a few repaired pinholes. Good collectible width and length.

   Sold for #383.82, 12 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ceb2o3t ANTIQUE LACE HANDMADE IRISH YOUGHAL NEEDLELACE C 1890
Size: 3″ x 67″
Starting Price: $99.00, $130.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 15, 2013 15:18:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A border of Irish Youghal needlelace. Basically a simple leaf design with some needlelace ring fillings. Note the typical ladder-like Youghal brides, and the joined picots on the edge.  Good condition, seller cites some storage stains and two separations.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/d5afzjf ANTIQUE LACE TWO LENGTHS OF HANDMADE NEEDLELACE APPLIQUEE C 1870 DOLLS BEARS
Size: 4″ x 27″ and 59″
Starting Price: $35.99, $50.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 15, 2013 17:05:50 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  Brussels needlelace applique on machine tulle. A rather simple design, no fancy ‘mode’ fillings or esprits. Although needlelace applique is a bit rare. There are two lengths of the same pattern, basically good condition. Seller cites some small repairs and a few storage stains.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cgyao9n ANTIQUE LACE NARROW HANDMADE CHANTILLY LACE LAPPETS / TIE C 1890
Size: 1.5″ to 3.25″ x 47″
Starting Price: $35.50 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 15, 2013 17:34:23 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A Chantilly lappet scarf, quite narrow. A simple design, in very good condition, just a little hole around the center of the band.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cgrh4jw ANTIQUE LACE VENETIAN FLAT POINT NEEDLE LACE LENGTH 294 CMS
Size: ~3.5″ x ~10 feet
Starting Price: $250.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 16, 2013 06:25:00 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A border of flat needlelace, and I think it’s an early English example. Note the picoted rings used on the brides and the lower edge, you see this in English needlelace.  The closeups are a little smeared, but I think it has the typical English open structure, which is a sign of a knotted stitch, not twisted. It is a very long piece, not completely photographed, but the design looks fairly intact from what I can see – not sure about foot edge. Overall good condition.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/cul43fa DENTELLE ANCIENNE – BELLE LONGUEUR DE DENTELLE AU FUSEAU
Size: 6.5 cm x 5.05 m
Starting Price: $250.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 16, 2013 11:39:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller ladyline55, Troyes, France
Comments:  A long bobbinlace guipure insertion.  Looks a little like linen thread, but there’s only one photo so hard to tell. This seller is showing some similar items. Looks in very good condition. No idea where it was made.

   Sold for 10.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/bvhx58n ANTIQUE LACE HANDMADE CHANTILLY LACE EDGING 7 3/4 YARDS WITH APPRAISAL
Size: 3.5″ x 278″
Starting Price: $65.00, $85.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 16, 2013 12:55:20 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments:  A very long, narrow Chantilly border. A simple design of acanthus leaves, quite vertically arranged, meant to be ruffled. No esprits. Seller says it is used, and looks in good condition from the photos.  Value seems to have gone up from the 2 pounds 10 shillings appraisal.

   Sold for $65.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/cwe5t9q ANTIQUE HONITON WHITE LACE COLLAR
Size: 13.5″ x 16.25″ laid flat
Starting Price: 18.99 GBP
Auction ends: May 16, 2013 12:55:20 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller kimsucadi, Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A V-shaped collar or dress insert of Honiton guipure. Snails/slugs period with a very crowded design all held in by a regular row of flowers along the edge. Only one photo, no closeups, no condition comments by seller. I call it overall good condition.

   Sold for 20.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/dyneme8 Antique/vintage Brussels needle lace collar – tulips
Size: 39″ neckline, 8″ deep
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 17, 2013 10:04:28PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.  A type of Belgian needlelace that I sometimes call ‘point de gaze guipure’. That is, it has Point de Gaze technique, but lacks the looped ground, although it is sometimes used as a filling stitch. Normally when you see this lace it isn’t much in the way of design, but Pat’s collection has revealed at least 3 pieces which give one an idea of how good it can really be. It almost has an early Sedan look (see my lace of the month post at http://tinyurl.com/bewrwkj. I need to search through all the old books to see if I can track this down in the 19th c. This particular piece plays a lot with design and fillings, it has a colorful look. Basically good condition with a few holes, and a little repair work.

   Sold for 260.00 GBP, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cvnu4ha Mouchoir Dentelle Point de Gaze, Brussels Point de Gaze lace handkerchief hanky
Size: 13.8″ square
Starting Price: 40.00 EUR
Auction ends: May 17, 2013 12:17:31 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller bethsalie, paris, Île-de-France, France
Comments:  A Point de Gaze handkerchief, quite a narrow border, but very well done. No raised work, with a naturalistic design, especially in the corners. It has a rather architectural look.  A few holes in the net and clothwork, overall good condition.

   Sold for 153.00 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cdkoxz8 VINTAGE BRUSSELS HAND WORKED BOBBIN LACE HANKIE
Size: 11″ square
Starting Price: 7.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 17, 2013 12:40:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller billie2381, Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Brussels Duchesse handkerchief, raised petal roses in the Point de Gaze inserts.  I really wonder what ‘laundered stress test’ means…  The one complete photo is pretty out of focus, but the closeups are good. Seller cites a pinhole in the cloth, but that’s trivial. Otherwise very good condition.

   Sold for 62.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

   Sold for 196.78 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/chpsj3n ANTIQUE LACE LENGTH 6 FT LONG – UNUSUAL DESIGN
Size: 2″ x 78″
Starting Price: 45.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 10, 2013 09:59:42 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A point ground border – I’ll call it later 19th c Lille mainly because of the square tallies used as esprits in the ground. Bucks or Tønder are possible, but the Catholic iconography to me speaks more French.  Note how many of the religious motifs are done in half stitch. Ecclesiastical laces are a special area of collecting, and not always to everyone’s taste. Usually you find things like large alb flounces, so a narrow length like this is uncommon. Condition is good, although there is some fraying in spots along the footedge. Seller cites one small hole, and overall it looks a little wrinkled.

   Sold for 175.00 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/c3y5ktp Vtg Antique Bobbin Lace Trim Yar4dage 3yds Early Handmade
Size: 4.25″ x 3 yards
Starting Price: $395.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 10, 2013 11:20:19 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments:  A border of continuous bobbinlace with a plaited 5-hole ground. At first glance it does look a bit like an early Flemish predecessor, and I think it’s a little finer in texture than the photos might indicate. However it seems to have more in common with the North Italian Piedmont freehand laces. The picoted border has been added separately, and so solidly that it’s hard to tell if that edge has been cut or not. Such ‘enhancements’ were often made in the later 19th c to give an older lace a more modern feeling, which could point to an earlier origin for this piece. But not too much earlier. Overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bu9yl6h ANTIQUE BRUSSELS MUSLIN APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL / CAPE
Size: 24″ from neck to bottom hem
Starting Price: 100.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 10, 2013 14:42:06 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A kind of triangular shawl with a neckpiece of muslin applique on machine net. The edges of the motifs look tamboured, which would point to a Belgian origin. Seller cites 2 small holes in the net and some age marks. Looks a little wrinkled. Overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cvsgoqm ANTIQUE VALENCIENNES LACE FROM EARL SPENCER ALTHORP ATTIC SALE
Size: 2″ x 62″
Starting Price: 55.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 10, 2013 14:46:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments: This seller is listing several pieces from the 2010 Althorp sale. This one is a 3rd quarter 18th c Valenciennes border, ’round hole’ ground.  The design depends on well worked plain clothwork with a few lines defining the pattern. Condition on this is short of good with a lot of edge fraying and some holes. But it a favorite lace of mine and doesn’t come up that often.

   Sold for 55.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/bqbl4nv Antique/Vintage Irish Crochet Lace Collar
Size: ~13″ x ~4″
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: May 11, 2013 14:28:05 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller trustecat50, United States
Comments: A small Irish Crochet collar. Tightly worked motifs with good raised work. Looks like Clones knots; a little hard to tell from the photos. The design is a little strong for such a small piece. A few spots, and the photos look very white, maybe bleached at some point? Overall good condition.

   Sold for $41.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/d43mzr8 ANTIQUE TAMBOURED NET FICHU / SHAWL / VEIL
Size: 72″ long, 12″ deep at neck with frill
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: May 11, 2013 18:40:32 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida
Comments: A narrow shawl/fichu of embroidered net, tambour embroidery. Nice combination of a narrow triangular piece and a gathered frill. There is some shading provided by needlerun stitches. Just a few small breaks in the net, overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/c7roark Vintage Antique Handmade Brussels Duchesse Bobbin Lace Collar Victorian
Size: 72″ long, 12″ deep at neck with frill
Starting Price: $148.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 11, 2013 20:10:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A long collar of Duchesse, no needlelace that I can see. Pretty typical motifs and design, quite dense. Overall condition looks very good.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bn6pkes ANTIQUE MECHLIN LACE – DOUBLE NET FICHU WITH DEEP 19THC MECHLIN LACE EDGING
Size: 58″ long
Starting Price: 65.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 04:03:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments: A fichu with a central oval tulle base, and a deep edge of Mechlin. Lots of good Mechlin. Even more than it looks since it is gathered and surrounds the whole piece. It is nicely arranged to fold over on the back and show off the lace. Some discoloration, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for 160.99 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cse68wr ANTIQUE FAN LACE MOTHER OF PEARL
Size: 58″ long
Starting Price: $39.99
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 06:15:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller aboveeverything, Lake Worth, Florida, United States
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse fan with Mother of Pear/Abalone sticks. Wish it had been photographed fully spread out – hard to assess the condition from the photos. The Point de Gaze inserts look quite good with more naturalistic designs. The bobbinlace is a bit conventional. No condition comments, it does appear to have some broken sticks. From what I can see the lace looks in good condition, just a little discolored.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bl7vrka Antique/vintage 19th century Honiton lace bertha
Size: 36″ neckline, 9″ deep
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 10:11:37 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw. A deep collar of Honiton applique, with two layers. Snails/slugs period, with large nicely done flowers that seem to float around the shoulders. A nice color, not white but a well aged cream. The motifs are crisp, no holes in the tulle that I can see, and overall very good condition. This seems to be the week for assembled shawls and collars.

   Sold for 70.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cgweqo3 DENTELLE ANCIENNE A L’AIGUILLE – GARNITURE DE ROBE
Size: 14 cm x 36 cm
Starting Price: 12.00 EUR
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 13:08:38 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller ladyline55, Troyes, France
Comments: A triangular dress insert of Brussels Duchesse.  A Raised petal rose in the Point de Gaze insert. The bobbinlace looks a little on the Bruges side.  One spot that I can see in the PdeG mesh. Overall good condition.  This seller has a number of similar pieces listed.

   Sold for 20.50 EUR, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bsjn563 Exquisite Antique Irish Celtic LACE Wedding Hanky cross Catholic Limerick
Size: 7.75″ x 8.25″
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 17:51:04 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller messycounter, Sumterville, Florida, United States
Comments: A Carrickmacross applique handkerchief with religious symbolism – unusual. Perhaps meant as a paten cover? It is a rather small piece. Nicely done work; a little sparse/modern esthetic, and looks in good condition. Just a little stained in places.

   Sold for $125.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/corv4tx Antique floral leaf needle lace handkerichef hanky
Size: not given
Starting Price: $94.50
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 17:55:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller darkhorsesales, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A handkerchief of embroidered machine tulle. Tambour embroidery, with a well done good design. It has a nice presence. Seller cites some light stains, and I see a little fraying along the edges. Overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cmlwphu Gorgeous Vintage Edwardian era Bobbin Lace Fancy Ladies Ecru Collar
Size: 7″ x 23″ not sure what that means.
Starting Price: $185.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: May 12, 2013 18:57:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller auntiejoga, New  Ringgold, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: The neckpiece is attached separately on this piece, which is a deep collar reaching high onto the throat, although it doesn’t come all the way around the neck. It looks like a Beds piece, although a bit unusual. It almost seems like there’s something behind the large roses around the edge of the piece- wish there were a photo taken from the back. I’m a bit puzzled on this one.  A few spots especially at the ends. Basically good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/clkzldm Antique 19th century Maltese lace collar and cuffs handmade
Size: cuffs: 14 cm x 29 cm. collar: 49 cm wide, laid flat, 17 cm deep.
Starting Price: 75.00 GBP Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: May 13, 2013 13:51:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller cottoncow11, Worthing, United Kingdom
Comments: A matching set of Maltese collar and cuffs. A nice looking set with good guipure work, and a very regular woven leaf ground. Definitely a higher quality piece. Some discoloration and repairs along the neckline, and a few loose spots in the cuffs. Overall good condition.

   No bids.

The Seto farm museum has a wonderful collection of local folk items, especially costume and textiles. Information on the lace days is a little sparse, and I am not sure how much bobbin or needlelace might be expected, or what events are scheduled. I was able to find one explanation on the visitestonia website:

“The Seto Lace Days bring together handicraft enthusiasts from far and wide. Lacework techniques used in Seto handicrafts are showcased in workshops and exhibitions and visitors are taught how to implement them in contemporary handicraft. The culmination of the event each year is the judging of the competition entries. For visitors this is an excellent opportunity to try their own hand at the art and see the masters at work.”

Fees: for the museum, 2.00 EUR adults, 1.00 EUR students, 1.00 EUR pensioners. Guided tours in English 5.00 EUR, other foreign languages 25.00 EUR.
It seems that the lace events are free, not sure of the details.
Email:  info@setomuuseum.ee
Tel: 5214091

The Italia Invita is basically a huge trade show in Parma, Italy. It was originally a specialized conference on embroidery and lace. It now has expanded to include patchowork, quilting, felting, knitting and crochet, weaving, straw work and other techniques. The theme for the 6th event is ‘International Weaving’. Thus there are a large number of exhibitors and many courses and workshops. The only lace-related workshop I could find is:

Scuola dei Corsi Merletti di Gorizia
12 hour course entitled “Gioielli d’autore’.  250 Euros, held over the three days of the event.

Fees: One Day Ticket 18.00 EUR, online 13.00 EUR
Contacts: http://tinyurl.com/cbp9f8f, especially Jade Spata for lace & embroidery events
Email: italiainvita@fiereparma.it
Telephone: +39-0521-996531

Agenda (apologies for translation errors)
Monday May 13th
11:00 Festival Opening – Rector’s Palace
11:30 Opening of the festival exhibitions:
Exhibition of Pag Lace – Ducal Palace Gabela
Exhibition of Lace from participating countries – Ducal Palace Great Hall
Exhibition of lace and ecclesiastical vestments – Paris Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Petar Kresimir IV Square
Photo Exhibition on the theme of Pag Lace by George Dalmatian, Church of St. George
Exhibition of Pag lace – Benedictine monastary, Koludraška street
14:00 Reception, Hotel Meridian
15:00-17:00 break
19:00 – 21:00  Pasko street a hundred years ago
20:00-22:00  Entertainment
Tuesday May 14th
10:00-21:00 Exhibitions and demonstrations of lace
15:00-17:00 Break
19:00 – 21:00  Pasko street a hundred years ago
20:00-22:00  Entertainment
Wednesday May 15th
10:00-21:00 Exhibitions and demonstrations of lace
15:00-17:00 Break
19:00-20:00 Presentation by the Museum of Vologda Lace – Ducal Palace
20:00-22:00  Entertainment
Thursday May 16th
10:00-19:30 Exhibitions and demonstrations of lace
15:00-17:00 Break
19:30 – Closing ceremonies, Ducal Palace Great Hall
20:00-22:00  Entertainment