Minnesota Lace Society
@minnlacesociety.bsky.social
The Minnesota Lace Society guild exists for education and sharing our love of handmade lace. All types of lace makers and lace making are welcome.
https://www.minnlacesociety.org/
https://www.minnlacesociety.org/
We're having an informal lace working session on Saturday!
📅 Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, entrance on side of bldg
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📅 Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, entrance on side of bldg
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
We're having an informal lace working session on Saturday!
📅 Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, entrance on side of bldg
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📅 Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, entrance on side of bldg
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
As we navigate thru these dark times, I thought we could all use a glimmer of spring! Member Catherine D., brought this cherry blossom branch that she created to our Dec. mtg. The branch is preserved grape vine, and the cherry blossoms are crocheted. Isn't it exquisite?
#crochetlace
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
#lacemaking
January 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
As we navigate thru these dark times, I thought we could all use a glimmer of spring! Member Catherine D., brought this cherry blossom branch that she created to our Dec. mtg. The branch is preserved grape vine, and the cherry blossoms are crocheted. Isn't it exquisite?
#crochetlace
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
#lacemaking
Ñandutí Needle Lace Class
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Ñandutí Needle Lace Class
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
Next meeting: Jan. 12 2026 (Virtual)
6 PM Business Meeting
7 PM Program: Laurie Waters will give an overview of types of bobbin lace
Location: Virtual (Guests welcome. Contact on our website for Zoom link)
📷: Torchon bobbin lace: Betty D, design: Susan Wenzel
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
6 PM Business Meeting
7 PM Program: Laurie Waters will give an overview of types of bobbin lace
Location: Virtual (Guests welcome. Contact on our website for Zoom link)
📷: Torchon bobbin lace: Betty D, design: Susan Wenzel
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
January 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Next meeting: Jan. 12 2026 (Virtual)
6 PM Business Meeting
7 PM Program: Laurie Waters will give an overview of types of bobbin lace
Location: Virtual (Guests welcome. Contact on our website for Zoom link)
📷: Torchon bobbin lace: Betty D, design: Susan Wenzel
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
6 PM Business Meeting
7 PM Program: Laurie Waters will give an overview of types of bobbin lace
Location: Virtual (Guests welcome. Contact on our website for Zoom link)
📷: Torchon bobbin lace: Betty D, design: Susan Wenzel
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
This bell in needle lace is the last ornament from our 2025 lace ornament exchange. Designed and created by Amy O.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This bell in needle lace is the last ornament from our 2025 lace ornament exchange. Designed and created by Amy O.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#needlelace
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#lacemaking
#needlelace
Since some people are celebrating Epiphany today, a star seemed appropriate for today's ornament. This star in Idrija bobbin lace was designed and made by Sue R. for our annual ornament exchange.
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#lacemaking
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January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Since some people are celebrating Epiphany today, a star seemed appropriate for today's ornament. This star in Idrija bobbin lace was designed and made by Sue R. for our annual ornament exchange.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
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#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
The next ornament that was part of our annual exchange is this snowflake with shimmery pink beads, tatted by Alira, pattern "Martha's snowflake" by Kendra Goodnow.
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
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#lacemaking
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The next ornament that was part of our annual exchange is this snowflake with shimmery pink beads, tatted by Alira, pattern "Martha's snowflake" by Kendra Goodnow.
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
This festive poinsettia in Romanian Point Lace, which is a combination of crochet and needle lace, was designed and created for our annual ornament exchange by Ela P.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#romanianpointlace
#needlelace
#crochetlace
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#lacemaking
#romanianpointlace
#needlelace
#crochetlace
January 5, 2026 at 1:26 AM
This festive poinsettia in Romanian Point Lace, which is a combination of crochet and needle lace, was designed and created for our annual ornament exchange by Ela P.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#romanianpointlace
#needlelace
#crochetlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#romanianpointlace
#needlelace
#crochetlace
This bobbin lace angel was part of our annual ornament exchange, made by Nancy, pattern from Anna magazine. Bonus pic: Santa Lucia in bobbin lace, created by Nancy for a family member, constructed by combining several patterns.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
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#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
January 4, 2026 at 2:23 AM
This bobbin lace angel was part of our annual ornament exchange, made by Nancy, pattern from Anna magazine. Bonus pic: Santa Lucia in bobbin lace, created by Nancy for a family member, constructed by combining several patterns.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
We have quite a few lace knitters in our group, but it is rare to have a knitted entry in our annual ornament exchange, so it was extra lovely to see this small doily created by Shira. Design is 'Eufoni' by Arina Shofiya.
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#lacemaking
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#knittedlace
January 2, 2026 at 7:38 PM
We have quite a few lace knitters in our group, but it is rare to have a knitted entry in our annual ornament exchange, so it was extra lovely to see this small doily created by Shira. Design is 'Eufoni' by Arina Shofiya.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#laceknitting
#knittedlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#laceknitting
#knittedlace
Another day of snow and another lace snowflake inspired by the real thing! This one was designed and tatted by Pam T, and was part of our annual ornament exchange in December.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#tatting #tattinglace
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#lacemaking
#tatting #tattinglace
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Another day of snow and another lace snowflake inspired by the real thing! This one was designed and tatted by Pam T, and was part of our annual ornament exchange in December.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#tatting #tattinglace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#tatting #tattinglace
We got some more of the white stuff today, so it seems appropriate to post this tatted snowflake ornament from our annual lace ornament exchange. The design is based on an actual snowflake. Designed and tatted by Rhonda G.
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattinglace
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
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#tatting
#tattinglace
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
December 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We got some more of the white stuff today, so it seems appropriate to post this tatted snowflake ornament from our annual lace ornament exchange. The design is based on an actual snowflake. Designed and tatted by Rhonda G.
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattinglace
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
#tatting
#tattinglace
#tattedlace
#lacemaking
This tree ornament with a fun serpentine design in Idrija bobbin lace is the next in our series highlighting our annual lace exchange ornaments. It was designed and made by Ann M.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
December 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This tree ornament with a fun serpentine design in Idrija bobbin lace is the next in our series highlighting our annual lace exchange ornaments. It was designed and made by Ann M.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
Brrr! It's cold here today in Minnesota! It makes one wish for a fireplace like this to cozy up to!
Original design in Milanese bobbin lace by Lynn F. Part of our annual lace ornament exchange.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#milanesebobbinlace
Original design in Milanese bobbin lace by Lynn F. Part of our annual lace ornament exchange.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#milanesebobbinlace
December 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Brrr! It's cold here today in Minnesota! It makes one wish for a fireplace like this to cozy up to!
Original design in Milanese bobbin lace by Lynn F. Part of our annual lace ornament exchange.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#milanesebobbinlace
Original design in Milanese bobbin lace by Lynn F. Part of our annual lace ornament exchange.
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#milanesebobbinlace
This festive Christmas Tree ornament in our annual lace exchange was designed and made by Catherine D. in crochet lace.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
December 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This festive Christmas Tree ornament in our annual lace exchange was designed and made by Catherine D. in crochet lace.
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#crochetlace
Ñandutí Needle Lace Class
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
December 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Ñandutí Needle Lace Class
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
Jan 17 & Feb 21
10 AM-1 PM
At St. Anthony Park Lutheran, St. Paul, MN
Teacher: Dawn Lovig
Sign-up: see website in bio. Open to members & non-members
In this beginner, two-session class with homework after class, learn to create Ñandutí needle lace.
📷:Ñandutí/Dawn Lovig
This delightful angel was one of the ornaments from our annual lace exchange!
Angel pattern: Idrija narrow tape (bobbin) lace angel by Allie Marguccio
Worked by Arleen R., including the 3-D printed angel form!
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
Angel pattern: Idrija narrow tape (bobbin) lace angel by Allie Marguccio
Worked by Arleen R., including the 3-D printed angel form!
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This delightful angel was one of the ornaments from our annual lace exchange!
Angel pattern: Idrija narrow tape (bobbin) lace angel by Allie Marguccio
Worked by Arleen R., including the 3-D printed angel form!
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
Angel pattern: Idrija narrow tape (bobbin) lace angel by Allie Marguccio
Worked by Arleen R., including the 3-D printed angel form!
#minnesotalacesociety
#bobbinlace
#idrijabobbinlace
Merry Christmas from the Minnesota Lace Society!
We're slow in posting the ornaments from our annual lace exchange so stay tuned as we catch up!
We'll also be posting an amazing opportunity for a needle lace class!
📸: wreath with teddy bear, tatting, original design by Annah S.
We're slow in posting the ornaments from our annual lace exchange so stay tuned as we catch up!
We'll also be posting an amazing opportunity for a needle lace class!
📸: wreath with teddy bear, tatting, original design by Annah S.
December 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Merry Christmas from the Minnesota Lace Society!
We're slow in posting the ornaments from our annual lace exchange so stay tuned as we catch up!
We'll also be posting an amazing opportunity for a needle lace class!
📸: wreath with teddy bear, tatting, original design by Annah S.
We're slow in posting the ornaments from our annual lace exchange so stay tuned as we catch up!
We'll also be posting an amazing opportunity for a needle lace class!
📸: wreath with teddy bear, tatting, original design by Annah S.
December meeting info!
Lace ornament exchange and potluck
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:45 PM
St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Meeting details in reply.
📸 Bobbin lace cottage by Lynn Fumoso, own design
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
Lace ornament exchange and potluck
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:45 PM
St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Meeting details in reply.
📸 Bobbin lace cottage by Lynn Fumoso, own design
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
December meeting info!
Lace ornament exchange and potluck
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:45 PM
St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Meeting details in reply.
📸 Bobbin lace cottage by Lynn Fumoso, own design
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
Lace ornament exchange and potluck
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:45 PM
St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Meeting details in reply.
📸 Bobbin lace cottage by Lynn Fumoso, own design
#bobbinlace
#lacemaking
#minnesotalacesociety
We're having an informal lace working session on Sat.!
📅 Sat. Nov. 22, 2025, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📷 Dawn Lovig, Ñandutí, her design
📅 Sat. Nov. 22, 2025, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📷 Dawn Lovig, Ñandutí, her design
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
We're having an informal lace working session on Sat.!
📅 Sat. Nov. 22, 2025, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📷 Dawn Lovig, Ñandutí, her design
📅 Sat. Nov. 22, 2025, 9:30AM-3:30PM
📍St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Cost: Free, guests welcome
Bring a lace project to work on. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a sack lunch or go out.
📷 Dawn Lovig, Ñandutí, her design
November meeting
Mon., Nov. 10, 2025
6 PM business / 7 PM program
@ St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Program: Romanian Point Lace, a combo of needle lace & crochet. Presented by Nancy Wellington, supported by members of MLS.
📷: Romanian Point Lace, design by Sylvia Murariu, 🪡 by Amy O
Mon., Nov. 10, 2025
6 PM business / 7 PM program
@ St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Program: Romanian Point Lace, a combo of needle lace & crochet. Presented by Nancy Wellington, supported by members of MLS.
📷: Romanian Point Lace, design by Sylvia Murariu, 🪡 by Amy O
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
November meeting
Mon., Nov. 10, 2025
6 PM business / 7 PM program
@ St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Program: Romanian Point Lace, a combo of needle lace & crochet. Presented by Nancy Wellington, supported by members of MLS.
📷: Romanian Point Lace, design by Sylvia Murariu, 🪡 by Amy O
Mon., Nov. 10, 2025
6 PM business / 7 PM program
@ St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Program: Romanian Point Lace, a combo of needle lace & crochet. Presented by Nancy Wellington, supported by members of MLS.
📷: Romanian Point Lace, design by Sylvia Murariu, 🪡 by Amy O
It's time to renew (or start) your MLS membership!
Membership has many perks: discounts on and first access to lacemaking classes, monthly newsletter, and the Textile Center library which holds our lace book collection.
Membership form is on our website. Link in bio.
📸 crochet doily/thrift shop
Membership has many perks: discounts on and first access to lacemaking classes, monthly newsletter, and the Textile Center library which holds our lace book collection.
Membership form is on our website. Link in bio.
📸 crochet doily/thrift shop
October 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's time to renew (or start) your MLS membership!
Membership has many perks: discounts on and first access to lacemaking classes, monthly newsletter, and the Textile Center library which holds our lace book collection.
Membership form is on our website. Link in bio.
📸 crochet doily/thrift shop
Membership has many perks: discounts on and first access to lacemaking classes, monthly newsletter, and the Textile Center library which holds our lace book collection.
Membership form is on our website. Link in bio.
📸 crochet doily/thrift shop
MLS meeting Mon., Oct. 13, 2025
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Program: Remembering Jerry Sandmann, who passed away in May. Bring lace Jerry made or a crocheted item that has special meaning to you to show.
📷 Crochet Items by Jerry
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Program: Remembering Jerry Sandmann, who passed away in May. Bring lace Jerry made or a crocheted item that has special meaning to you to show.
📷 Crochet Items by Jerry
October 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
MLS meeting Mon., Oct. 13, 2025
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Program: Remembering Jerry Sandmann, who passed away in May. Bring lace Jerry made or a crocheted item that has special meaning to you to show.
📷 Crochet Items by Jerry
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Program: Remembering Jerry Sandmann, who passed away in May. Bring lace Jerry made or a crocheted item that has special meaning to you to show.
📷 Crochet Items by Jerry
Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025. Guests welcome!
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Sept. program: Share your lace adventures since our May meeting
📷: Bobbin Lace by our member, Renee.
#minnesotalacesociety #lacemaking #lacemaker
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Sept. program: Share your lace adventures since our May meeting
📷: Bobbin Lace by our member, Renee.
#minnesotalacesociety #lacemaking #lacemaker
September 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025. Guests welcome!
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Sept. program: Share your lace adventures since our May meeting
📷: Bobbin Lace by our member, Renee.
#minnesotalacesociety #lacemaking #lacemaker
6 PM business meeting
7 PM program
Location: St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN
Sept. program: Share your lace adventures since our May meeting
📷: Bobbin Lace by our member, Renee.
#minnesotalacesociety #lacemaking #lacemaker
We had so much fun, we are doing it again!! Our lacemakers will show how to make lace:
Date: Mon.,Sept.1,2025
Time: 9AM-8PM
Place: Creative Activities Bldg Minnesota State Fair
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#minnesotastatefair
#greatminnesotagettogether
#mnstatefair2025
#minnesotastatefair2025
Date: Mon.,Sept.1,2025
Time: 9AM-8PM
Place: Creative Activities Bldg Minnesota State Fair
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#minnesotastatefair
#greatminnesotagettogether
#mnstatefair2025
#minnesotastatefair2025
August 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We had so much fun, we are doing it again!! Our lacemakers will show how to make lace:
Date: Mon.,Sept.1,2025
Time: 9AM-8PM
Place: Creative Activities Bldg Minnesota State Fair
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#minnesotastatefair
#greatminnesotagettogether
#mnstatefair2025
#minnesotastatefair2025
Date: Mon.,Sept.1,2025
Time: 9AM-8PM
Place: Creative Activities Bldg Minnesota State Fair
#minnesotalacesociety
#lacemaking
#minnesotastatefair
#greatminnesotagettogether
#mnstatefair2025
#minnesotastatefair2025