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Bucks Point Lacemaking - Pamela Nottingham

31/1/2021

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; First Edition (1 Jan. 1986)
Language : English
Hardcover : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 0713422343
ISBN-13 : 978-0713422344

Bucks Point Lacemaking by Pamela Nottingham
This book builds on Pam's previous Bucks Point book; The Techniques of Bucks Point and contains a number of smaller pieces.

For me, this book is very special. Back in 2000, I had been recovering from an illness and had not made any lace for a whole year. My Mum encouraged me to start again so I said I'd make a small piece for her dolls house and she chose one from this book. It brought my lace mojo back.

What works well?

Pam Nottingham's writing style is very easy to read. She is very descriptive.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book was one of the first of Pam's books to be published with colour diagrams where the use of blue and black were used to help define the diagrams.
This book is out of print, but occasionally comes up on eBay or with lace suppliers

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Bucks Point Prickings drafted - Kate Riley

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Lace Guild (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 1901372065
ISBN-13 : 978-1901372069

Bucks Point Prickings drafted by Kate Riley
Subtitled: From samples in the Luton Museum Lace Dealer's Pattern Book

Kate has drafted 59 patterns from the Lace Dealer's Pattern Book in Luton Museum.

Each of the patterns show:

The trued pricking
The original pricking
Black and white diagrams
Black and white photo of the original lace sample

What works well?

This book is aimed at the absolute beginner and is clearly structured to support the new lacemaker in learning.
The booklet is illustrated throughout with colour photos along with black and white line drawings & diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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A Visual Introduction to Bucks Point Lace - Geraldine Stott

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st edition (28 Nov. 1985)
ISBN-10 : 0713443715
ISBN-13 : 978-0713443714

A Visual Introduction to Bucks Point Lace by Geraldine Stott
When this book came out in 1985 it was considered a game changer as it used three colours in the diagrams;

Red for cloth stitch (CTC)
Blue for half stitch (CT)
Black for weaving and gimp threads)

In addition to using the colours in the diagrams, each of the patterns has clear instructions on how to work them.

Bucks Point lace traditionally was made in straight pieces so Geraldine not only trued up a number of traditional patterns for this book but also designed corners to go with these patterns.

What works well?

The book takes you through from the basics of Bucks Point step by step
The use of multi-coloured diagrams really help in learning the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers

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Discover: Delapre Abby in Lace - Jackie Poulter

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Jackie Poulter (19 June 2019)
ISBN-10 : 1916136702
ISBN-13 : 978-1916136700

Discover: Delapre Abby in Lace by Jackie Poulter
In the summer of 2019, Delapre Abbey, in Northampton, hosted The Lace Guild's Triennial Exhibition with lace inspired by the Abbey's architecture.

This book is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lacemaker who is familiar with the techniques of torchon, Bedfordshire, Milanese and Bucks Point lacemaking.

What works well?

Including designs by Jennifer MacPherson and Louise West, this book is not just beautiful with photos and designs, but inspiration as to how to interpret your surroundings in lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book available from Roseground, Louise West or from the author

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts site
The result of a UK Lace Guild Triennial Lace Competition and exhibition in Northampton’s Delapre Abbey. Several lacemakers met at the Abbey, took photos of various features, and designed laces of all types based on those features. Types of lace include Torchon, Milanese, Bedfordshire, Bucks Point, Needlelace and tatting, 24 patterns in all.

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Gozo Lace Supplement - Consiglia Azzopardi

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Self Published

Gozo Lace Supplement by Consiglia Azzopardi
This is a supplement to Consiglia's Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands

Although we talk in terms of Maltese lace, Gozo is the centre for lace making in the islands and Consiglia is one of the main champions.

Similar in construction to Bedfordshire lace, the group of laces are often called Beds / Maltese.

The key difference between Maltese lace and Bedfordshire is the inclusion of the iconic Maltese Cross in many of the designs.

Focusing firstly on the history of the lace, this book goes on to take you through different patterns to learn the techniques.

Consiglia has also produced a book of historical lace patterns by Dun Guzepp Diacono and the book that this is a supplement to.

What works well?

This slim volume contains only patterns and no techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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