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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.
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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.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Dryad Press; 1st edition (28 Oct. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 085219689X
ISBN-13 : 978-0852196892
Designing for Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
​This book compliments Edna's other two books; Bruges Flower Lace and Bruges Flower Lace Patterns.

The concept of the book is to help the lacemaker learn how to design Bruges Flower Lace patterns.
What works well?
  • Edna Sutton takes you through clearly how to create your own patterns through from concept to realisation.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Flower Lace Patterns - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Dryad P.; 1st Edition (27 Aug. 1988)
ISBN-10 : 0852197144
ISBN-13 : 978-0852197141
Bruges Flower Lace Patterns by Edna Sutton
​This book compliments Edna's other two books; Bruges Flower Lace and Designing for Bruges Flower Lace.

​The book consists of 24 lace patterns along with short notes on each of the patterns which reference the techniques in Edna's Bruges Flower Lace
What works well?
  • The patterns are printed onto card that is perforated so it can be torn out of the book easily.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Batsford (1985)
ISBN-10 : 0713483067
ISBN-13 : 978-0713483062
Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
Edna Sutton's book was the first English language book published on Bruges flower lace and introduced a whole generation of lacemakers to this floral lace.

​Edna Sutton also published two other books; Bruges Flower Lace Patterns and Designing for Bruges Flower Lace.
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What works well?
  • The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly and compliment the text
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace -  Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; Reprinted Ed edition (5 Mar. 1995)
ISBN-10 : 0713473290
ISBN-13 : 978-0713473292
The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace by Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid
​J E H Romach-de Kievid also authored the Dutch language book on Bruges Flower Lace.

​This book takes you from the basics through to more advanced patterns and techniques.
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What works well?
  • The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly and compliment the text
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Bloemwerk - J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher : Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 9062552196
ISBN-13 : 978-9062552191
Bruges Bloemwerk by J E H Rombach-de Kievid
This author co-authored the English language book The Techniques of Bruge Flower Lace with Veronica Sorenson

Whilst this book is in Dutch, the line drawings and photos clearly show the techniques used in the book.
What works well?
  • The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The patterns for this book are supplied on two sheets as a supplement, at the back of the book.  You need to ensure that these are included when buying 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, it is occasionally available on eBay
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15/2/2021 0 Comments

Duchess Lace : An Introduction - Jane Newble-de Graaf

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; First Edition (5 Mar. 1989)
ISBN-10 : 0713456299
ISBN-13 : 978-0713456295
Duchess Lace : An Introduction by Jane Newble-de Graaf
Often mentioned in the same breath as Withof, Duchess Lace is named after Marie Henriette, Duchess of Brabant, who married the future King Leopold III of Belgium in 1853. 

​As the author points out, because this lace was in vogue until the early 1900s, it often appears as antique pieces which makes it accessible to buy actual pieces for study and reproduction.

For me, Duchess lace makes a nice bridge between Bruges Flower Lace and Honiton / Withof as it has similar techniques to Bruges, but is more delicate, which can then be a gateway into the finer and smaller laces of Honiton and Withof.

Jane takes you through the history and techniques of the lace along with discussion and help on designing your own pieces.
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What works well?
  • The lace on the front cover is included in the book in the section on designing
  • The contains lots of large scale drawings and diagrams which really work well with the text on the techniques.
​ Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and eBay
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14/2/2021 0 Comments

Royal Honiton Lace by Elsie Luxton - Yusai Fukyama

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (1 Aug. 1988)
ISBN-10 : 0713457643
ISBN-13 : 978-0713457643
Royal Honiton Lace by Elsie Luxton and Yusai Fukyama
With unprecedented access to the Royal Lace collection this book shows the history of Honiton lace through it's Royal connections and support.

Access was given to the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace and also the Royal Archives. 

The cover shows the Honiton Lace covered Christening gown originally made for Queen Victoria and used up until Prince Williams christening.
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What works well?
  • The photos included in this book give access to the Royal lace that is normally unavailable for viewing
​ Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This is a history and appreciation of the Royal Lace and not a book of patterns
  • This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and occasionally on eBay
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14/2/2021 0 Comments

Honiton Lace - A Practical Guide -Cynthia Voysey

Publisher : Bishopsgate Press Ltd; 1st edition (1 Oct. 1991)
ISBN-10 : 1852190574
ISBN-13 : 978-1852190576
Honiton Lace - A Practical Guide by Cynthia Voysey
When this book came out in 1991 it was exciting as it was only the third main stream Honiton teaching book published in 20 years.  

The first was Elsie Luxton's The Technique of Honiton Lace, followed by Suzanne Thompson's An Introduction to Honiton Lace.

This book could have been called 'a visual introduction' as it is full of clear black and white photos demonstrating each of the techniques, step by step

The two bobbins on the front were painted for Cynthia by Barry Biggins in his typical style.
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What works well?
  • The black and white photos of the step by step elements of the techniques
​ Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is currently out of print, but is available on from online booksellers and on eBay
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