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Point Ground Lace - Pam Robinson

10/1/2022

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pam Robinson (1984)

Point Ground Lace by Pam Robinson
Pam Robinson is probably best known for her Manual of Bedfordshire Lace.

This self-published book by Pam takes you through each stage of point ground or Bucks point lace. Filled with simple instructions and clear, hand drawn diagrams, this is a real find if you can get a copy.

What works well?

The book is fully illustrated with clear black and white diagrams which complement the instructional text

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print.

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The History of Lace - Margaret Simeon

7/1/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stainer & Bell Ltd; 1st Edition (1 Jun. 1979)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852494459
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852494455

The History of Lace by Margaret Simeon
One of the first lace history books published during the late 20th Century lace revival.

With a background in textile design, Margaret Simeon first became interested in lace and its history in 1940 when she discovered some pieces in Red Cross shops across London.

The book contains pieces exclusively from her collection, many of which had not been published previously.

If you are looking for a visual book on lacemaking then I would recommend Cynthia Voysey's Bobbin Lace in Photographs

What works well?

Fully illustrated throughout with black and white photographs which works well with the traditional lace
Good glossary of lace terms at the end of the book

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but does appear regularly through second book sellers, lace suppliers and eBay.

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