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31/7/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Flowers - Doris Olsen

Publisher : Akacia
ISBN : 9788778471048
Bobbin Lace Flowers by Doris Olsen
Doris Olsen's book is full of big, blowsy flowers that you just have to make.

This makes a great companion volume to Dorothy K Cox & Joyce Willmot's books
What works well?
  • ​This book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photos and working diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book provides not just the information on making the lace petals, but also how to assemble the flowers.
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.
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Bucks Point Lace Patterns - Henk Hardeman

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd (28 Mar. 1985)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713448687
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713448689
Bucks Point Lace Patterns by Henk Hardeman
50 patterns with tear-out prickings
Information is given on the number of pairs and suggested thread.  Some information is provided on some of the techniques used, but a working knowledge of Bucks Point lace is assumed.

Henk also published a second volume in the same format on Torchon lace. ​
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What works well?
  • There are clear line diagrams showing stitch formations
  • The black and white line drawings are clear and straight forward to follow
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book has a wonderful modular table cloth in it which is a great project to work towards
  • This book is out of print, but is occasionally available on eBay and through lace suppliers.
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Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns - Alexandra Stillwell

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad Press; 1st edition (27 Aug. 1986)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 085219627X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852196274
Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns by Alexandra Stillwell
This book takes you through each of the stages in order to create your own patterns.  It is aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.
What works well?
  • The book takes you through the techniques of drafting your own patterns and adapting patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • The table cloth and Edwardian lady picture, on the front cover, are included in the book
  • This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Alexandra Stillwell by buying direct.
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An ABC of Lace Patterns by Gilian Dye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Elviston Press (16 April 1994)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0952270919
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0952270911
An ABC of Lace Patterns by Gilian Dye
Whether you have the need to make a lace dinosaur or a unicorn or a cross bookmark, this is the book for you.
What works well?
  • Aimed at children, this book has some great patterns for all ages.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The Unicorn, on the front cover is included in this book
  • This book is out of print, however, it regularly appears on eBay.
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Flanders Lace - Mary Niven

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852196911
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852196915
Flanders Lace by Mary Niven
A step-by-step guide
​​First published in 1988, this was one of the UK published books to use the international colour system for diagrams.
What works well?
  • The book is illustrated throughout with multi-coloured diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The book is out of print, but second-hand copies are regularly available on eBay and an eBook version is available direct from the author, on etsy.
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Lace to Use - Jean Withers

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad 
ISBN : 0852197381
Lace to Use by Jean Withers
This book contains lace of mixed disciplines.  The aim is to show lace that can be made then added two different items from bridal headdresses to cushions and clothing.
What works well?
  • Illustrated throughout with clear black & white photos and diagrams.
​Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The pattern for the bridal headdress, shown on the front of the book, is included.
  • Although no longer in print, this book comes up frequently on eBay.
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Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners - Amy Dawson

Publisher : Blandford Press (1977)
ISBN‏ : ‎ 0713708174
Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners by Amy Dawson
This was one of the very first books to be published during the UK revival of lace in the 1970s.

It takes you on a whistle stop tour of the major laces with instructions for them: Torchon, Beds, Honiton and Tape
What works well?
  • Incredibly clear black and white line drawings for the working diagrams and good B&W photos throughout.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is currently out of print, but often comes up for sale on eBay, second hand book sites and through lace suppliers
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30/7/2021 0 Comments

Knyppelboken - Tradition och eget skapande - Ulla Fagerlin, Birgitta Hulterstrom, Kirstina Malmberg

ISBN-13: 9153411005
Knyppelboken - Tradition och eget skapande by Ulla Fagerlin, Birgitta Hulterstrom, Kirstina Malmberg
Lace book - it's tradition and creation

The book does contain the pattern for lace shown on the front cover along with both standard patterns and pictoral patterns.
What works well?
  • There are technique lists (in Swedish) on how to approach each pattern
  • Some of the diagrams are multicoloured using the standard colours for stitches
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Swedish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak Swedish, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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28/7/2021 0 Comments

Lace for ten pairs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : Barbara Fay (2000)
ISBN-10 : 3925184740
Lace for ten pairs by Claire Burkhard
Spitzen fur zehn paare
Dentelles pour dix paires
Each of the patterns has information, in three languages, explaining the number of pairs and suggested thread.  Some of the patterns have short explanations 

There are no working diagrams, as such, no instructions.

Claire builds on a this technique in her book 50 New Bobbin Lace Patterns
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from many lace suppliers or booksellers.
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Weihnachtliche Kloppelmotive - Brigitte Bellon

Publisher: Barbara Fay Verlag
ISBN-10: 3925184848
ISBN-13: 978-3925184840
Weihnachtliche Kloppelmotive by Brigitte Bellon
Christmas lace motives by Brigitte Bellon
This book is aimed at the competent beginner.  The instructions are clear, but in German.  Adventurous beginners who are happy with diagrams and photos will feel confident in approaching these patterns.
What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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