pillow lace

noun

1. bobbin lace.

pillow lace

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pillow lace¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

His idea, which is somewhat confusing, is perhaps best understood from his comparison of plant structure with pillow lace.

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Third, by machinery, when imitations of both point and pillow lace patterns are produced.

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Pillow lace needs a little more attention, but is a lovely art which girls can easily master.

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Miss Arabella made beautiful pillow lace, and sometimes the grand ladies came in carriages and paid her ever so much money for it.

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Doris didn't know much about Holland, even if she could make pillow lace and read French verses with a charming accent.

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