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Welcome to CRLG!
Our mission is the preservation and promotion of all forms of lacemaking, including but not limited to bobbin lace, tatting, needle lace, and knitted lace. To that end, our members are available for demonstrations and for instruction. Our members come from the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area, Virginia, and the surrounding states. Various study groups meet regularly throughout the area. We welcome lacemakers of all abilities and collectors to join us. Select this link to download a membership form (PDF).

What's New?

  • Spring Lace Day 2008 is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at the Old Town Hall in Farfax, Virginia. Select the lace days button for details.
  • The Binche workshop with Michael Giusiana that was scheduled for June 30 - July 2, 2008 has been CANCELLED.
  • Dues are payable annually in January. The March/April newsletter has been issued; so if you didn't receive it, make sure you pay your 2008 dues as soon as possible. Select this link to download a membership/renewal form (PDF).
  • Various CRLG forms and documents of interest to the Guild's members are now located on the useful links page.
  • CRLG members are strongly encouraged to let the board know what topics, speakers, and workshops you are interested in. Use the contact us button on the left-hand side of this page to voice your opinion.
  • CRLG members are asked to inform the Webmistress of any upcoming lace demonstrations so they can be posted on the website. Use the contact us button on the left-hand side of this page to report upcoming demos and volunteer hours.

About our Logo
In May of 1985, the late Hazel Funke won the CRLG's contest for designing the Guild's logo. Her design includes the implements of bobbin, needle, and tatted laces arranged in a stylized representation of a sailing boat. Fan-edging below the boat represents the Chesapeake Bay, which is at the center of our region. Threads spell out the Guild's initials.

 
Lace Gallery
   

 
             
Ring bearer's pillow in bobbin lace made by Sandy Shaffer