1919 POR - Lace Maker Badge
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as:- Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussel's point, filet, point ground, Carrick-macross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly, and do one of the following sections, using flax, not cotton thread:-
1) Bobbin or pillow lace; be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace; be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace; know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or; as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net; (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.). Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or spriggs applied (the spriggs to be self-made).
6) Crochet; be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
7) Knitted lace; be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
9) Netting lace; work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
A Guide must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, point ground, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly, and do one of the following sections, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" whith at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Tatting lace: to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lave, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1921 POR - Lace Maker Badge
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: touchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, point ground, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly, and do one of the following sections, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" whith at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Tatting lace: to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lave, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1924 POR - Lace Maker Badge
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: touchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, point ground, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly, and do one of the following sections, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Tatting lace: to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lave, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax (not cotton) thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1930 POR - Lace Maker Badge
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1931 POR - Lace Maker Badge
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1932 POR - Lace Maker
Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion of several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion of several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1934 POR - Lace Maker
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7, 8, 9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1935 POR - Lace Maker
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage 30 pairs of bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; to know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1938 POR - Lace Maker
Must know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7-9, using flax, not cotton thread:
1) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
2) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
3) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
4) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
5) Applique on net: (carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
6) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
7) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
8) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
9) Netting lace: work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1939 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
3) Make lace according to one of the following sections 1-6, or two of the sections 7, 8. 9, using flax, not cotton thread:
a) Bobbin or pillow lace: be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
b) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
c) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours, or, as an alternative, do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
e) Applique on net: (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.): Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
f) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
g) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
h) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1943 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
3) Make a lace according to two of the sections; one to be chosen from clauses (a) to (e), and one from clauses (f) to (i).
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
(b) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.). Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
(f) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
(g) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1947 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
3) Make a lace according to two of the sections; one to be chosen from clauses (a) to (e), and one from clauses (f) to (i).
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
(b) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.). Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
(f) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
(g) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1950 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
3) Make a lace according to two of the sections; one to be chosen from clauses (a) to (e), and one from clauses (f) to (i).
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
(b) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.). Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
(f) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
(g) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1953 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Know names of, and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as: Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly.
3) Make a lace according to two of the sections; one to be chosen from clauses (a) to (e), and one from clauses (f) to (i).
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; be able to manage at least 36 bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimens, including insertion and edging, made unaided.
(b) Needlepoint lace: be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, picots, tulle. Show a piece, the work being even and beautiful.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: be able to make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net (Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc.). Show a piece of work, in either style, with lawn or sprigs applied (the sprigs to be self-made).
(f) Tatting lace; know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace, and be able to manage three threads on separate shuttles at a time.
(g) Knitted lace: be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: be able to copy a simple design from instruction or specimen; show insertion and edging and corner made unaided; one piece to contain Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1957 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
b) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
c) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
d) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1960 POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four different kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or do a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
b) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
c) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
d) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1961 (July) POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four different kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or Show a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
(g) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1964 (March) POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four different kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or Show a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
(g) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1965 (July) POR - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four different kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the Tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or Show a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
(g) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1968 Guide Handbook - Lace Maker Badge
1) Name and describe four different kinds of lace, e.g. Torchon, Irish crochet, Brussels point, filet, ground point, Carickmacross, Milanese, etc.
2) Mend, very neatly, a piece of real or imitation lace.
3) Pass one of the following clauses:
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace; manage at least 36 bobbins; make five different stitches; show specimens to include insertion and edging.
(b) Needlepoint lace: Make eight varieties of stitch, to include bars, picots, tulle.
(c) Filet or darned net lace: Make own net and vary design. Show insertion or several squares.
(d) Tambour lace: know the tambour stitch. Work in several colours; or Show a piece of "needle run" with at least eight varieties of stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net, e.g. Carrickmacross, applique Duchesse, etc. Show a piece of work, including lawn or sprigs.
4) Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Tatting lace; Know single and double-thread tatting, both for insertion and lace; manage three threads at a time on separate shuttles.
(g) Knitted lace: Copy a simple design, or follow instructions, showing edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet: Copy a simple design, or follow directions, showing insertion, edging, corner, and Irish rosettes.
(i) Netting lace: work two d'oyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as shell or pointed edges.
1973 Guide Handbook - Lace-Maker Badge
Syllabus available by writing to the Training Department at Commonwealth Headquarters.
1978 Guide Interest Badge Amendments - Lace-Maker Badge - This badge has now been discontinued.