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Bobbin Lace Flowers - Doris Olsen

31/7/2021

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

31/7/2021

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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.

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

31/7/2021

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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

31/7/2021

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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

31/7/2021

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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?