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4/10/2021 0 Comments

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbara Fay Verlag (2019)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184074
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184079
Fiandra a Tre Paia by Diana Dussi
Fiandra lace originates in Gorizia, in Italy and is very reminicent of Idrija laces with this flowing forms. (This is why I have tagged this book as Idrija in my blog).

This books has 12 beautiful patterns ranging from motifs, edgings and jewellery pieces.

The first half of the book is dedicated to learning the technique with step by step photos showing the techniques.

Each of the languages are shown highliged in different colours:
  • Italian - green
  • German - purple
  • English - orange​
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What works well?
  • The step by step guide to the first practice piece in the book are illustrated throughout with colour photos and for the more intricate elements, colour diagrams.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is out of print, but is widely available through both lace suppliers and lace book shops.
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29/9/2021 0 Comments

Peter's Lace - Peter Sorensen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Akacia (1 Jun. 2005)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8778470870
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8778470874
Peter's Lace by Peter Sorensen
​This book is a selection of interesting large lace patterns using Torchon to create runners and mats.  

All of the runners are created by working down one side then back up the other making sewings onto the initial side.

These patterns are aimed at the adventurous beginner to the intermediate lace maker
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What works well?
  • The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams.  The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braids are made in sections really work well. 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • A number of the patterns need to be enlarged on a photocopier prior to pricking
  • This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.
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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136
75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

​The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques
What works well?
  • All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
  • The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
  • This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.
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29/9/2021 0 Comments

A Wider View - Barry Biggins

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenhill Lace School (1 Jan. 1995)
A Wider View by Barry Biggins
Designs suitable for: Bobbin & Needle Lace, Embroidery & Quilting

Caroline and Barry Biggins were both qualified art teachers and this comes through in both Barry's bobbin painting and their designs in their Honiton lace book - New Patterns in Honiton Lace

This book, self published a few years after their Honiton book shows off Barry's beautiful drawing skills.
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What works well?
  • The drawings are clean and well thought out
​ Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is not a book of patterns, but contains line drawings that could be adapted.
  • Each drawing comes with a dotted version, but the introduction makes this clear that these are not prickings but suggestions as to dot placements.
  • This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and on eBay
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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Milanese Lace - Barbara Corbet

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbar Corbet
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184161
Milanese Lace, yesterday and today by Barbara Corbet
Mailänder Spitze - gestern und heute

This is an interesting book and one of the few Milanise lace books that is currently in print and widely available.

The patterns on the cover, including the 'maze' are in the book.
What works well?
  • The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams.  The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braid are made in sections really work well. 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from lace suppliers and bookshops.
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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Aug. 1993)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713461012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713461015
Russian Lace Making by Bridget M Cook
This was Bridget Cook's first book on Russian Lacmaking and is a companion piece to her wonderful book that she wrote with Anna Korableva: Russian Lace Patterns.

Together, they form one of the holy grails of lace books from the 1990s.

The book includes some interesting patterns for all levels of lacemakers, including the collar shown on the book's cover.
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What works well?
  • Both the technique section (at the front of the book) and many of the patterns contain clear and detailed line drawings of the techniques
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this is not a step by step guide to making Russian lace, it does contain an excellent reference section at the front and each of the patterns come with key information that will help the lacemaker.
  • This book is out of print.  It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand
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1/9/2021 0 Comments

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published (late 1990s)
Birds, buttons and Bookmarks by Gillian Dye
This booklet is in three sections
  • Birds
  • Small motifs for buttons
  • Selection of bookmarks
The patterns are at different levels so will provide something for most lacemakers.  Instructions (although not step by step) are included for each of the patterns.
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What works well?
  • The prickings are supplied on light card, read to prick out and work
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Check that all the prickings are supplied as often lacemakers have removed the card from the booklet and not replaced the prickings.
  • This booklet is out of print.
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16/8/2021 0 Comments

New Bookmarks - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2014
New Bookmarks by Claire Burkhard
Neue Lesezeichen
Nouveaux Signets
​This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for  bookmarks in torchon.

There are three cross shaped bookmarks included and one straight bookmark with a cross motif
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.
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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2008
Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs by Claire Burkhard
Lesezeichen und Taschentuecher
Signets et Pochettes
​This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for handkerchief edgings and bookmarks mainly in torchon but with one piece that mimics Bucks Point.
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.
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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Schmuck mit Perlen - Ulrike Voelcker

Publisher : Self Published 2011
Schmuck mit Perlen by Ulrike Voelcker
Jewellery with Pearls
​7 earrings, 3 hair clips, 2 brooches
​This small A5 booklet has some quick and easy patterns to create earrings, hair clips and brooches in torchon based lace.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.
What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
  • It is well illustrated throughout with colour photos and diagrams.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, however a few lace book suppliers in Germany do have copies available.
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