is a type of needle lace. Originating in Carrickmacross, Ireland in the early 19th century, it is still practised today.
The lace is worked by tacking fine muslin onto machine netting. The design is outlined, the unwanted muslin is then cut away and the open areas are filled in with needle lace.
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Hi Marie! I've read your nice post on my blog. I would love to be a guest blogger on your blog. Please let me know what you had in mind. Best way is by sending me an email:
annemariesbreiblog at hotmail dot com. I've tried to reach you by email as well, but somehow my mail was rejected )-: Looking forward to hearing from you!
Bye!
Annemarie
Hi there I am a textiles student from Carrickmacross in Ireland and I was wondering if you actually make the Carrickmacross Lace yourself as I am currently studing this subject! my Email is Fairydustncad@hotmail.com
Kind Regards
Karen Louise!
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