Beginning Bobbin Lace - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; New edition (5 Aug. 1995)
ISBN-10 : 0713478888
ISBN-13 : 978-0713478884

Beginning Bobbin Lace by Gilian Dye
Originally published in 1986, this book was reprinted for over 15 years.
The book is illustrated throughout with black and white photos and line drawings.
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The book has a large section on tape lace which, whilst not so much in fashion these days, does teach great tension and is good to master if you are looking to explore Russian or Bruges Flower laces.

What works well?

• Covering the basics of lacemaking; tape and torchon lace, it is a great ​starter book
• It has a great 'next steps' section at the end on threads, pillows and equipment.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?​

• Gilian Dye's later book, written with Adrienne Thunder; Beginner's Guide to Bobbin Lace, covers some of the same ground, but that should not put you off this book if you find it at a good price.