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Knyppling / Traditional Lace Making - Sally Johanson

29/10/2021

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.; First English Edition (1 Aug. 1974)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0442300379
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0442300371

Knyppling / Traditional Lace Making by Sally Johanson
This book was first published in Sweden, in 1964, under the title Knyppling, making this one of the earliest books on lacemaking during the craft revival of the late 20th Century.

This book covers starting bobbin lace with well drawn diagrams:

Tools and materials
First Steps (making lace)
Final Stage
Mounting Lace
Washing Instructions

What works well?

The line drawing diagrams in the book are beautifully executed.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Both versions of this book are out of print but they do appear on eBay and other second hand sellers regularily.

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Pitseja Virkaten Ja Nyplaten - Eeva-Liisa Kortelhati

29/10/2021

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti 1979
ISBN : 9519915133‎

Pitseja Virkaten Ja Nyplaten by Eeva-Liisa Kortelhati
Lace Crochet and Bobbin

This book contains both crochet and bobbin lace patterns. The patterns are very typical Eeva-Liisa with her graphic style.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos
The candle, shown on the front cover, is included in this book

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Although this book is in Finnish, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is out of print.

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Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

4/10/2021

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Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbara Fay Verlag (2019)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184074
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184079

Fiandra a Tre Paia by Diana Dussi
Fiandra lace originates in Gorizia, in Italy and is very reminicent of Idrija laces with this flowing forms. (This is why I have tagged this book as Idrija in my blog).

This books has 12 beautiful patterns ranging from motifs, edgings and jewellery pieces.

The first half of the book is dedicated to learning the technique with step by step photos showing the techniques.

Each of the languages are shown highliged in different colours:

Italian - green
German - purple
English - orange

What works well?

The step by step guide to the first practice piece in the book are illustrated throughout with colour photos and for the more intricate elements, colour diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but is widely available through both lace suppliers and lace book shops.

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Knyppling / Traditional Lace Making - Sally Johanson

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Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

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