Annual Competition
Each year there is an annual competition and all members of PBLC are eligible to enter.
For 2026/2027 the theme is 'Something that Flies'.
For 2026/2027 the theme is 'Something that Flies'.
Photos for the 2025 winners will be available soon.
Junior members are encouraged to enter but they are not restricted to the theme.
Trophies have been donated by past and present members as well as some being given in memory of a lacemaker. They are awarded for different aspects of lace and for adult and junior members of PBLC.
Junior members are encouraged to enter but they are not restricted to the theme.
Trophies have been donated by past and present members as well as some being given in memory of a lacemaker. They are awarded for different aspects of lace and for adult and junior members of PBLC.
- Rose Bowl - awarded for bobbin lace of overall excellence, may only be won once
- Lin Allen - awarded for bobbin lace of overall excellence, open to Rose Bowl winners only
- Needlace - awarded for needle lace of overall excellence,may only be won once
- Spencer - awarded for needle lace of overall excellence, open to Needlelace winners only
- Portman - awarded for the most stimulating bobbin or needle lace entry
- Design - awarded for the best original design of bobbin or needle lace
- Bro Dawel - awarded for the best piece of bobbin or needle lace by a member who attends lace classes
- Premier - awarded for the best piece of bobbin or needle lace by a member who is a first time entrant
- The Margarets’ Bobbins - awarded for the best presentation of bobbin lace
- Bobbin Lace Techniques Course - awarded for the best piece of Point lace
- Susan Mason - awarded for the best 3D/modern bobbin or needle lace
- Jill Zigadas - awarded for the best piece of continental lace
- Lacemaker - awarded for the best piece of lace that can be worn
- Yvonne Lenton - awarded to a Junior Lacemakers, for the most outstanding bobbin lace entry
- Jan Banwell - awarded for best piece of bobbin lace submitted by a member aged between 12 and 18
- Granny’s Bobbins - awarded for the best under 12 years of age bobbin lace entry
Competition Results for 2026
'A Colourful Bookmark'
There were 15 bobbin lace entries.
Trophies Winner Title of Piece
Rose Bowl Jane Cox with a Gold Certificate A twist in the tale
Lin Allen Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies
Design Elizabeth Pass with a Gold Certificate Georgian Inspiration
Portman Carole Bale with a Silver Certificate Flutterby
Bro Dowel Sandra Smith with a Silver Certificate Bookmark with 4 hearts Margarets' Bobbins Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies
Susan Mason Jenny Lewis with a Silver Certificate A very hungry caterpillar
Bobbin Lace Techniques Course Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies Jill Zigadas Margaret Eaglestone with a Blue Certificate Flanders bookmark
Premier Sue Baker with a Blue Certificate Flowers
Certificates
Silver Jenny Harris Strawberries and Cream Sandra Stonham Colourful Spiders
Blue Margaret Cormack Blue Spiders
Emma Donald (Ann Ewart) In memory of my Mum
Philip Henley Silver thread bookmark
Shirley Pearce Green Leaves
Marilyn Tinsley Bookmark
Please click on the photos to see the full view and caption.
Rose Bowl Jane Cox with a Gold Certificate A twist in the tale
Lin Allen Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies
Design Elizabeth Pass with a Gold Certificate Georgian Inspiration
Portman Carole Bale with a Silver Certificate Flutterby
Bro Dowel Sandra Smith with a Silver Certificate Bookmark with 4 hearts Margarets' Bobbins Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies
Susan Mason Jenny Lewis with a Silver Certificate A very hungry caterpillar
Bobbin Lace Techniques Course Eve Morton with a Gold Certificate A flutter of butterflies Jill Zigadas Margaret Eaglestone with a Blue Certificate Flanders bookmark
Premier Sue Baker with a Blue Certificate Flowers
Certificates
Silver Jenny Harris Strawberries and Cream Sandra Stonham Colourful Spiders
Blue Margaret Cormack Blue Spiders
Emma Donald (Ann Ewart) In memory of my Mum
Philip Henley Silver thread bookmark
Shirley Pearce Green Leaves
Marilyn Tinsley Bookmark
Please click on the photos to see the full view and caption.
Dorset Arts and Craft Association Exhibition
Each year in August members of PBLC enter the Competition under the Lace category.
In 2025 there were an impressive number of entries from PBLC - including a group entry
All the entries did really well in the judging but special congratulations go to Margaret Eaglestone for winning the Royal Doulton Figurine for her 'Ruby Anniversary Roses' entry and PBLC's group entry for winning the Portman Challenge trophy for 'A rainy day in Poole'.
'A rainy day in Poole' - special thanks must go to Eve Morton who not only made one of the ladies but also designed the lace umbrellas which many members of the group made. The other three ladies on the umbrella were made by Jean Organ, Barbara Jackson and Margaret Eaglestone.
See below for photos taken at the exhibition.
In 2025 there were an impressive number of entries from PBLC - including a group entry
All the entries did really well in the judging but special congratulations go to Margaret Eaglestone for winning the Royal Doulton Figurine for her 'Ruby Anniversary Roses' entry and PBLC's group entry for winning the Portman Challenge trophy for 'A rainy day in Poole'.
'A rainy day in Poole' - special thanks must go to Eve Morton who not only made one of the ladies but also designed the lace umbrellas which many members of the group made. The other three ladies on the umbrella were made by Jean Organ, Barbara Jackson and Margaret Eaglestone.
See below for photos taken at the exhibition.
Click on the individual photos for full size images.