2025 I.O.L.I. Annual Lace Convention

August 3rd-8th, 2025 |  Dallas, Texas
Co-hosted with the Dallas Lace Society

Howdy Folks!

The Dallas Lace Society

Invites y’all to join us in

“The Heart of Texas”

for the International Organization of Lace, Inc.

2025 Annual Convention

August 3rd-8th, 2025


The opening event will be Sunday August 3rd and the last day of classes will be Friday, August 8th. The closing banquet will be Friday evening. Of course, we will have the irresistible vending hall open during the week.


Registration will open February 15, 2025 at internationalorganizationoflace.org. 


The convention will be held at the Westin Dallas Park Central, part of the Marriott chain.

12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX  75251

Group reservation information will be announced at a later date.


The Lace Contest will reflect the convention theme: “The Heart of Texas”. The entry form and rules will be posted at internationalorganizationoflace.org.


These fabulous teachers have agreed to teach in Dallas:

Judy Aycock, Bobbin

Alissa Barton, Knitting

Belinda Belisle, Wire

Louise Colgan, Bobbin

Bobbi Donnelly, Bobbin

Patti Duff, Tatting

Pierre Fouche, Bobbin

Carol James, Sprang

Kathy Kauffmann, Bobbin

Kathy Lowe, Bobbin

Dagmar Beckel-Machyckova, Bobbin

Allie Marguccio, Bobbin

Karisse Moore, Fleco

Cathy Morris, Bobbin

Kumiko Nakazaki, Bobbin

Elizabeth Peterson, Bobbin

Karen Thompson, Bobbin

Holly Van Sciver, Bobbin

Ulrike Voelcker, Bobbin

Carolyn Wetzel, Needle

Louise West, Bobbin

*See 2025 Convention website for teacher bios and class descriptions at internationalorganizationoflace.org


Wednesday will be Public Day!

Amy Groff

Convention Administration Chair

Marilyn Waisenan

Local Co-host Co-chair

Debbie Stone

Local Co-host Co-chair