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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten

Publisher : Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau (17 Mar. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 9783897983090
ISBN-13 : 978-3897983090

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten
This book is one of a series of books published by Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau on lacemaking

What works well?

This small book has a number of small motifs suitable for Easter and Christmas

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Not all the lace shown in the technique section is included in the patterns.
Although this pack is printed in German, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently in print

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : Thieme - Zutphen (1983)
ISBN : 9003977003

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst
This book covers lace in Honiton, Torchon, Swedish, Mechels, Valenciennes, Cluny, Lint and Free Lace.

The book is filled with clear black and white photography and many of the patterns have diagrams and information on how to make them (in Dutch)

What works well?

Each part of the flower has clear instructions in Dutch as to how many pairs should be used.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on perforated card pages in the book, do check that these are complete when buying.
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars

Publisher : Drukkerij-Uitgeverij (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 9060851404
ISBN-13 : 978-9060851401

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars
20 Kantklospatronen
Aimed at adventurous and advance lacemakers, this book has clear diagrams and explanations for many of the designs.

What works well?

Although in Dutch, there is a section in the book with translation of terms into English and French

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern on the front is not included in the book
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, but occasionally appears on eBay.

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki

Publisher : Self (1999)

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki
This is a folder of 10 duchess / withof lace patterns.

Each pattern is provided in two ways - as a pricking and line version. The finished lace is shown as a whole piece (with the size reduced) and a pa partial piece full size

What works well?

The full scale photos are done with high definition and give exceptional clarity for the lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

These patterns are aimed at advanced lacemakers as there are no working diagrams or instructions included.
This book is currently out of print.

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28/3/2021 0 Comments

A Grandmother's Pattern Book by Gilian Dye

Publisher : The Elviston Press; First Edition (30 Oct. 2000)
ISBN-10 : 0952270978
ISBN-13 : 978-0952270973

A Grandmother's Pattern Book by Gilian Dye
In her introduction, Gilian Dye talks about this book being one for lacemakers who want to make things to give away as presents to family.

This book is the first time that Gilian's book worm makes an appearance.

What works well?

As will all of Gilian's books, the drawings and instructions for the patterns, in this book, are well done.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern for the elephant, on the front page is included in this book
This book is currently out of print, but recently stock has appeared on eBay at a reasonable price

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28/3/2021 0 Comments

Parijse Kant by L Ceulemans and N Andries

Published: 1986

Parijse Kant by L Ceulemans and N Andries
Subtitle - Patronen en technische tekeningen
Parijse Kant is also known by the English term; Paris Lace.
This pack is provided in a blue folder. Included in the folder are:

Black & White photos of the finished lace
Line drawings of the lace
Technical drawings of some of the key techniques (these are multilingual)
Glazed card with the prickings on them

What works well?

The card with the prickings on is very high quality
The technical and line drawings are large and clearly drawn

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Only the technical drawings are multilingual, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print.

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27/3/2021 0 Comments

Nyplayksen Opas

Publisher : Finnish Confederation of Home Industries (1966)
ISBN : 9519517219

Nyplayksen Opas
The work is based on the author's series of articles published in Kotiteollisuus magazine and Helmi Pekkola's book Nypläys.

What works well?

The text is clear and the black and white photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Although this book is in Finnish, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print.

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11/3/2021 0 Comments

Le Pompe, 1559 by Santina M Levey and Patricia C Payne

Publisher : Ruth Bean Publishers; First Edition (1 Sept. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 0903585162
ISBN-13 : 978-0903585163

Le Pompe, 1559 by Santina M Levey and Patricia C Payne
Subtitle - Patterns for Venetian bobbin lace
Across the lace world, the book Le Pompe is mentioned in hushed, reverential tones. This books seen as one of the historical root publications of lacemaking and was referenced by a number of writers at the turn of the 19th / 20th centure.

The patterns have a heavy look to them, as though they were drawn using marker pen, but this due to the book being printed using woodblock. Whilst to today's lacemaker, Venetian bobbin lace looks and feels like a cross between Milanese and Bedfordshire with a hint of Idrija and Russian.

This book is split into sections:

Facsimile of the 1559 book with an introduction by Santina M Levey
Facsimile of a selection of pages from the 1560 edition
Technical Section by Patricia Payne
Glossary
How to make your own prickings.

What works well?

The text is clear and the black and white illustrations (by Bridget M Cook) / photo work well.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the patterns need to be enlarged; the percentage for doing this is clearly stated on the prickings.
This book is currently out of print, however, occasionally second hand copies do appear. Check closely though, at the price being asked.

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22/2/2021 0 Comments

Bedfordshire Lace - Jean Leader

Publisher : The Crowood Press Ltd (22 Feb. 2021)
ISBN-10 : 1785008188
ISBN-13 : 978-1785008184

Bedfordshire Lace by Jean Leader
As always, Jean has produced clear, easy to read text that compliments the colour diagrams and photos.

Although designed to stand alone, this would make a fantastic follow up book to Jean's Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace, published by the Lace Guild.

The techniques are grouped at the beginning of the book so that they are easily referenced.

The 26 patterns take you from a very simple plaited circle, with picots through learning leaves and tallies to floral bucks.

Included in the book are the three butterflies on the front cover along with 3 collar patterns.

What works well?

Jean uses colour work at the start of the book to create interesting patterns but also to demonstrate the way that the stitches work through the trails.
Jean shows how to place large patterns onto block pillows in order to make them

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the patterns need to be enlarged; the percentage for doing this is clearly stated on the prickings.
This book is currently in print and available from online sellers and lace suppliers.

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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Publisher : Kantcentrum, Belgium; First Edition (1 Jan. 1996)

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk by Sonia Vanoosterwijck
The pack consists of a number of elements:

Set 1 - Foreword and historical notes
Set 2 - 8 individual pattern sheets. Each pattern is printed on a separate large folded sheet.
Set 3 - Stapled booklet of techniques

The pack is printed with multilingual text in English, Dutch, German and French.

What works well?

The technique booklet works well, allowing you to look at the elements you need when working with the patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that the pack is complete before buying.
This pack is currently out of print. It rarely appears second hand and is worth buying if you can find it at a reasonable price.