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

17/2/2021

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.

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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Bruges Bloemwerk - J E H Rombach-de Kievid

17/2/2021

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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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Duchess Lace : An Introduction - Jane Newble-de Graaf

15/2/2021

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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.

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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Royal Honiton Lace by Elsie Luxton - Yusai Fukyama

14/2/2021

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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.

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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Honiton Lace - A Practical Guide -Cynthia Voysey

14/2/2021

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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.