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17/9/2022 0 Comments

Heritage Lace Designs - Louise West

Publisher : Louise West (Sep 2022)
ISBN-13 : 978-0995737320

Heritage Lace Designs by Louise West
Inspired by the Erewash Museums Archive
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In 2021, Louise West was one of 5 resident artists at the Legacy of Lace Exhibition, held at the Erewash Museum.

The exhibition was a celebration of the machine lace made by the workers of Erewash.

During the 10 weeks of the project, Louise produced 11 designs. From that project has sprung a truly unique and wonderful book.

Louise has taken these outstanding machine laces and designs and create some beautiful bobbin lace patterns in both Bedfordshire and Buckingham laces, with black & white and full colour imagery through out

Louise provides suggestions and some guidance on how to work these patterns and so, are aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.

What works well?

Louise takes you through how she started with the inspiration image and then created the lace design. This is a unique opportunity to see the creative process
Julie Varo's history of Frank Woodward and his involvement in the Nottingham Lace Industry adds an extra depth to this book.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book available direct from the author or other lace suppliers.

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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Publisher : Jean Mary Eke Publishing (2009)
ISBN : 9780956352712

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 by Jean Eke and Sandi Woods
The Queen Katherine Connection

Firstly, the red cardinal, from Part 1, is shown reworked in dark navy to produce a blackbird and working instructions are given for this. Please be aware that the pattern for the blackbird / red cardinal is not in this booklet.

Included in this booklet are two sets of patterns, firstly the Pomegranate & crown from the front cover and another pomegranate in Milanese and secondly two Bruges Flower lace flower motif patterns.

Although there are working instructions in this booklet, a good knowledge of Milanese lace and Bruges Flower lace is assumed so this is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lacemaker.

What works well?

The booklet contains not just the two patterns along with working instructions but also historical information on Katherine of Aragon.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The blackbird pricking is not in this booklet, but in part 1
This booklet is out of print and is rarely seen.

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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 1 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Publisher : Jean Mary Eke Publishing (2009)
ISBN : 9780956352705

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 1 by Jean Eke and Sandi Woods
The Persephone Connection

Included in this booklet are two patterns, firstly the Pomegranate and secondly a red cardinal which can also be worked in a dark colour to create a blackbird.

Although there are working instructions in this booklet, a good knowledge of Milanese lace is assumed so this is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lacemaker.

At the end of the booklet there is also a recipe for Brussel sprout and Pomegranate salad.

What works well?

The booklet contains not just the two patterns along with working instructions but also historical information on Pomegranates.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This booklet is out of print and is rarely seen.

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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher : Self Published (1991)

Schmetterlinge by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
This booklet contains 12 different butterfly designs including instructions and working diagrams.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.

This makes a great companion volume to Ulrike's Point Ground; Butterfly and Moth.

What works well?

There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
It is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams.

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, however it occasionally appears second hand.

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22/7/2022 0 Comments

Bucks No. 1 - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1984

Bucks No. 1 by Kathy Corbett

As with Kathy's other booklets, published during the 1980s, this focuses on Bucks Point patterns with clear instructions and hand drawn working diagrams.

This selection has a small edging, hankerchief corner and various shapes of motifs.

Whilst instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Bucks Point and lacemaking is needed

What works well?

This book is produced as a photocopy, even so, it is filled with clear typewritten instructions and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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22/7/2022 0 Comments

Lace for Keeping - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1988

Lace for Keeping by Kathy Corbett
2 fans, 2 variants of 1 collar, a motif & a Jabot with 2 extra inserts. Original Designs.

This booklet is well thought out and some of the patterns allow you to make variants within them. In addition, there are few extra large, hand drawn diagrams.

As with Kathy's other booklets, published during the 1980s, whilst the instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Bucks Point and lacemaking is needed

What works well?

This book is produced as a photocopy, even so, it is filled with clear typewritten instructions and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

Publisher ‏ : ‎ raices
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 848611571X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8486115715

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica by Marina Regueiro
Hinojosa Lace - History & Technique
Simply put, this is the definitive book on Hinojosa lace.

The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
The final part of the book is dedicated to patterns that grow through increasing complexity.

What works well?

This booklet illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print. If you are interested in braid / tape based laces then it worth the investment should you find a copy.

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Ante Rotterdam, Netherlands; First Edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9071970019
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9071970016

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen by Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen
Apart from an opening page explaining terminology, this is a book of patterns in ascending level of difficulty.

An understanding of lacemaking and techniques is assumed.

The butterfly, shown on the cover is included in that patterns

What works well?

The black and white photos of the finished lace are very clear and illustrate the prickings well

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print.

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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Hausdrachen - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published

Hausdrachen by Ulrike Lohr
From chameleon to dragons via the Chinese word for Dragon, this is a dragon lover's idea of heaven.

Not for the faint hearted, these are intermediate and above level patterns which have notes supplied but not full instructions.

What works well?

Each pattern is on a folded A2 sheet of paper with notes on the threads, working diagram and pricking.
There are clear working notes in both English & German

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There should be twenty (20) pattern sheets in the box. Check this is correct if buying second hand.
This set is out of print but available through specialist lace book suppliers

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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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Heritage Lace Designs - Louise West

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 1 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Bucks No. 1 - Kathy Corbett

Lace for Keeping - Kathy Corbett

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

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Peter's Lace - Peter Sorensen

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