Tatting & Handmade Lace Gifts

Start with the technique, because it sets both the look and the price. Shuttle and needle tatting tie thread into firm, beaded-looking rings and chains, perfect for snowflakes, edgings, and jewelry; bobbin and needle lace are finer and slower, so they cost more; crochet and Irish lace give softer doilies and collars faster. Thread matters too: size 80 cotton is gossamer heirloom work, while size 10 makes sturdier everyday pieces. Common gift formats are framed snowflakes and ornaments, doilies (4-12 in), bookmarks, lace earrings and pendants, christening bonnets, and handkerchief or pillowcase edgings. Personalization is usually a worked-in initial, a wedding date on a keepsake mount, or a custom thread color matched to a wedding or nursery palette. Price bands run about $12-$40 for tatted earrings, bookmarks, and ornaments; $25-$90 for doilies and collars; and $80-$300+ for bridal veils and christening sets. Small pieces often ship in 3-7 business days; custom edgings and bridal work take 2-4 weeks, so order early for weddings and December.

Use the filters for technique, thread weight, color, and personalization, then check the related searches to jump from broad lace to tatted, crochet, or bobbin styles.