Being able to make lace wouldn't have been a bad thing in the Middle Ages.

In total humiliation, she refused to perform, and sold her long hair to make lace.

In 1815 there were three schools teaching girls to make lace, which became an important local industry (see above).

For a young girl to dream of making lace, forecasts that she will win a handsome, wealthy husband.

Even if you're not buying, pop in to witness the process of making lace - amazing!

Their lives were devoted to caring for the sick and making lace.

You cannot make lace on your first row and there has to be at least one stitch between each hole.

And then I could make lace without damaging the threads.

You might as well try to make lace by cutting holes in cloth.

Little boys, before they were strong enough to work in the fields, were also taught to make lace.