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29/9/2021 0 Comments

Peter's Lace - Peter Sorensen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Akacia (1 Jun. 2005)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8778470870
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8778470874

Peter's Lace by Peter Sorensen
This book is a selection of interesting large lace patterns using Torchon to create runners and mats.

All of the runners are created by working down one side then back up the other making sewings onto the initial side.

These patterns are aimed at the adventurous beginner to the intermediate lace maker

What works well?

The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams. The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braids are made in sections really work well.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the patterns need to be enlarged on a photocopier prior to pricking
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques

What works well?

All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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A Wider View - Barry Biggins

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenhill Lace School (1 Jan. 1995)

A Wider View by Barry Biggins
Designs suitable for: Bobbin & Needle Lace, Embroidery & Quilting

Caroline and Barry Biggins were both qualified art teachers and this comes through in both Barry's bobbin painting and their designs in their Honiton lace book - New Patterns in Honiton Lace

This book, self published a few years after their Honiton book shows off Barry's beautiful drawing skills.

What works well?

The drawings are clean and well thought out

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is not a book of patterns, but contains line drawings that could be adapted.
Each drawing comes with a dotted version, but the introduction makes this clear that these are not prickings but suggestions as to dot placements.
This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and on eBay

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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Milanese Lace - Barbara Corbet

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbar Corbet
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184161

Milanese Lace, yesterday and today by Barbara Corbet
Mailänder Spitze - gestern und heute

This is an interesting book and one of the few Milanise lace books that is currently in print and widely available.

The patterns on the cover, including the 'maze' are in the book.

What works well?

The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams. The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braid are made in sections really work well.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from lace suppliers and bookshops.

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Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Aug. 1993)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713461012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713461015

Russian Lace Making by Bridget M Cook
This was Bridget Cook's first book on Russian Lacmaking and is a companion piece to her wonderful book that she wrote with Anna Korableva: Russian Lace Patterns.

Together, they form one of the holy grails of lace books from the 1990s.

The book includes some interesting patterns for all levels of lacemakers, including the collar shown on the book's cover.

What works well?

Both the technique section (at the front of the book) and many of the patterns contain clear and detailed line drawings of the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this is not a step by step guide to making Russian lace, it does contain an excellent reference section at the front and each of the patterns come with key information that will help the lacemaker.
This book is out of print. It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand

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1/9/2021 0 Comments

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published (late 1990s)

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks by Gillian Dye
This booklet is in three sections

Birds
Small motifs for buttons
Selection of bookmarks

The patterns are at different levels so will provide something for most lacemakers. Instructions (although not step by step) are included for each of the patterns.

What works well?

The prickings are supplied on light card, read to prick out and work

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that all the prickings are supplied as often lacemakers have removed the card from the booklet and not replaced the prickings.
This booklet is out of print.

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Peter's Lace - Peter Sorensen

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