pillow lace

American  

noun

1. bobbin lace.

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pillow lace British  

noun

1. lace made by winding thread around bobbins on a padded cushion or board Compare point lace

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Etymology

Origin of pillow lace

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Bobbin or pillow lace more nearly resembles weaving.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Mechlin.—A pillow lace originally made at Mechlin, Belgium, and whose special characteristics are the narrow, flat thread, band or cord, which outlines the pattern, and the net ground of hexagonal mesh.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.

Brussels Pillow.—Fine pillow lace with the patterns joined together by little loops on their edges.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

The distinction between needle-point and bobbin-made, or pillow lace, is also illustrated by the solid part of the pattern, and also the ground of the former.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.

Plaited.—A pillow lace of simple geometrical design, often made of strong and stiff strands, such as gold thread or fine braid.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.