Guilds and Other Sources of Information about Lacemaking
Below are links to some national and international lace-related organizations as well as to guilds that are not too far from the mid-Atlantic region.
International Old Lacers, Inc.
The Lace Guild (UK)
The International Bobbin and Needle Lace Organisation (OIDFA)
Finger Lakes Lace Guild (New York)
Golden Bobbins (North Carolina)
Keystone Lace Guild (Pennsylvania)
New England Lace Group
Arachne (Arachne's Web Server is dedicated to the lacemaker's art)
Eastern USA Lacemakers Discussion Group (A lively discussion about lacemaking and calendar of events.)
Digital Archive of Documents Related to Lace (A source for out-of-copyright publications in digital format.)
The Textile Museum (The Textile Museum, located in Washington, DC, is dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts.)
Home Textile Tool Museum (A museum located in Orwell, PA, whose purpose is to preserve and rekindle an interest in making things ourselves by hand.)

Resources for CRLG Members

Download a PDF of the current CRLG brochure

CRLG's Lending Library (Items are available to members only.) Select this link to download a PDF

Long-time CRLG member Anne Robertson donated her extensive collection of supplies and lace books to the guild before her death. These items are for sale at each Lace Day. CRLG is hosting the 2011 I.O.L.I. convention, and proceeds from the sale will be used to support the convention. Select this link to view a (PDF) list of the items available for sale.

Membership Renewal Form Select this link to download a PDF

Expense Reimbursement Form Select this link to download a PDF

CRLG's Standard Operating Procedures (as of June 2007) Select this link to download a PDF