Limerick Lace.—A form of embroidery on net or muslin.
Luxeuil.—A general term for hand-made laces of Luxeuil, France. More specifically those of a stout, heavy nature. Used for tidies, curtains, draperies.
Macramé.—Knotted hand-made lace, made of a very heavy cord. Shown principally in geometrical designs. Very popular in deep écru.
Maline.—Fine silk net. Sometimes also applied to Mechlin lace with a diamond mesh.
Maltese.—Coarse machine-made cotton lace, resembling torchon. Has no regular ground, the patterns being usually connected with heavy stitch work.
Mechlin.—Light pillow lace with the pattern outlined by a fine but very distinct thread or cord. Real Mechlin generally has the ground pattern woven together, the latter running largely to flowers, buds, etc.
Medallion.—Single, detached pattern.
Medici.—Special kind of torchon edging, with one edge scalloped.
Mélange.—Hand-made silk pillow lace, showing a combination of conventional Chantilly with Spanish designs.
Mignonette.—Light bobbin lace, made in narrow strips. Resembles tulle.