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GOZO LACE - A Selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns Designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924) - Consiglia Azzopardi

31/1/2021

Publisher : C. Azzopardi (1 Jan. 1998)
ISBN-10 : 9990998213
ISBN-13 : 978-9990998214

GOZO LACE - A Selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns Designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924) by Consiglia Azzopardi
Consiglia came across the work of Dun Diacono whilst undertaking her Masters in Lace at the University of Malta.

Dun Diacono established Gozo as the centre for lace making in the islands. He founded the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and established the Casa Industriale as the source of the lacemaking industry.

Dun Diacono can be credited as the father of Maltese Lace as it was his designs that moved the lacemakers away from the imported Genoese designs and to the now iconic Maltese Lace that we are familiar with.

Consiglia has also produced a book of the techniques of Gozo lace and a supplement to that volume.

What works well?

Beautifully illustrated with photos of Dun Diacono's origial drawings, this book also has trued patterns

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book should be provided with an envelope of prickings for the patterns in the book; printed on green card - check that these are with the book when it is purchased
This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands - Consiglia Azzopardi

31/1/2021

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Publisher : C. Azzopardi (1 Jan. 1999)
ISBN-10 : 9990998205
ISBN-13 : 978-9990998207

Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands by Consiglia Azzopardi
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 a supplement to this volume.

What works well?

Not only does this cover the history and techniques, but the patterns take you through the techniques to learn Gozo Lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book should be provided with an envelope of prickings for the patterns in the book; printed on green card - check that these are with the book when it is purchased
Later versions of the book have the patterns supplied in the book. Check when you purchase which version you are buying.
This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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The Technique of Bucks Point Lace - Pamela Nottingham

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st edition (26 Nov. 1981)
ISBN-10 : 0713421754
ISBN-13 : 978-0713421750

The Technique of Bucks Point Lace by Pamela Nottingham
I'm going to start this book blog with a confession - I have a very big soft spot for Pamela Nottingham's books.

My first lace book was Bobbin Lace Making and then I went on to learn Torchon and Bedfordshire lace through her Technique of books.

This book should not be confused with Pam's other book on Bucks Point: Bucks Point Lacemaking.

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 frequently comes up on eBay.

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Instructions in the Art of Making the Buckingham Pillow Lace - Georgina M Roberts and Alexandra F Stillwell

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Salex Publishing (April 16, 2007)
ISBN-10 : 0955469422
ISBN-13 : 978-0955469428

Instructions in the Art of Making the Buckingham Pillow Lace by Georgina M Roberts (1926) edited by Alexandra F Stillwell (2007)
Born in Tasmania, to missionary parents, Georgina Roberts came to the East Midlands in 1863 and became involved in the lace industry there.

A founding member of the Midland Lace Association, along with Catherine Channer and Ella Harrison, she was concerned with the plight of the lace workers, who at the time were some of the poorest in society.

Worried that the skills were declining, Georgina started to write a book to capture these skills and create a teaching book. She failed to finish the last chapter and left it as a series of numbers of stitches. Dieing just two years after the cover was printed.

Alex Stillwell became aware of this manuscript whilst researching and writing her her book on Geometrical Lace.

Using Georgina's own phrasing for the text, Alex trued up the patterns, created the missing diagrams, reworked the samples and commissioned the photograph so that this book could be rediscovered by all lacemakers.

What works well?

Filled with black and white diagrams and photos, the techniques shown are straight forward to follow.
This book takes you through a step by step process to learn Bucks Point.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from the author, herself.

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All about making - Floral Bucks Point Lace by Alexandra Stillwell

31/1/2021

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Publisher : Salex Publishing (31 July 2013)
ISBN-10 : 0955469473
ISBN-13 : 978-0955469473

All about making - Floral Bucks Point Lace by Alexandra Stillwell
This book explains the differences between Floral Bucks and Geometric, which is covered in Alex's other book; Geometric Bucks Point.

Floral Bucks Point is characterised by it's inclusion of flowers and floral motifs and is probably the most recognisable of the Bucks Point variants.

Whilst Geometric Bucks is aimed at someone wanting to learn Bucks Point, this book is aimed more at the lacemaker who has a basic knowledge of Bucks Point.

Included in this book are sections on design and how to adapt lace pieces to create patterns

What works well?

Filled with black and white diagrams and photos, the techniques shown are straight forward to follow.
This book takes you through a step-by-step process to learn Floral Bucks Point.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from online booksellers, lace suppliers and the author, herself.
You can also download the full book as a pdf for free from Alex's website.

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GOZO LACE - A Selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns Designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924) - Consiglia Azzopardi

Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands - Consiglia Azzopardi

The Technique of Bucks Point Lace - Pamela Nottingham

Instructions in the Art of Making the Buckingham Pillow Lace - Georgina M Roberts and Alexandra F Stillwell

All about making - Floral Bucks Point Lace by Alexandra Stillwell

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