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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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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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18/9/2021 0 Comments

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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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Butterfly and Moth - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher : Self Published

Butterfly and Moth by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
Whilst each pattern is accompanied by clear working instructions and diagrams, this book assumes a good competence in Buck Point and point ground techniques.

What works well?

This book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with large colour photos of the butterflies and moths along with large working diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Pipers Silks offer thread packs for these patterns
The large working diagrams come on a separate sheet - check this is included with the book when purchasing second hand.
This book is out of print, however a few lace suppliers do still have copies.
This book very rarely comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
Soft cover, 250mmx200mm, stapled, 74 pages, illustrations in full glorious colour, one butterfly/moth per page at front and back, copious diagrams in black and white, and a sparate A2 sheet of working diagrams for each butterfly/moth.

Definitely not for the beginner or the faint hearted. But superb and details diagrams and instructions for anyone patient enough to follow them. These are actual replicas of real butterflies and moths, and colours chosen accordingly, from Pipers 90 floss silk used in varying multiples of strands.
This is another book I purchased from Kloppelshop in Germany for half price (14 Euros) plus postage at a recent sale they had, and I am delighted with it.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Let's Make Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti; 2nd edition (1 Jan. 1989)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519992235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519992235

Let's Make Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplatkaamme

Once again, this book is filled with Eeva-Liisa's beautiful and quirky designs from lace tiaras to a couple getting married.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The front picture of a lacemaker is included in the patterns in this book
The book is filled with clear black and white illustrations.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Roses in Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Musta Aukko; 2nd Revised edition (1 May 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9529045654
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9529045655

Roses in Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Ruusuja nyplaten
Rosen in Kloeppelspitze
Whilst the title of this book is about Roses, there are far more themes covered here, including a pattern for a VW Beetle. The book is filled once again, with her beautiful and quirky designs.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Risteen Kirjapaino Ky Riste; 2. painos (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519930590
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519930596

Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplattya Pitsia (Finnish)

This book is in both English and Finnish and filled with the beautiful and quirky patterns that we associate with Eeva-Liisa, including both church altar laces and pictorial pieces covering a wide variety of themes from nature of religion.

Whilst there is a small amount of technique shown in this book, the level of the pieces is varied so there is something for all competencies.

What works well?

There are a number of pieces in this book with a lace theme, including the piece on the front cover

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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3/8/2021 0 Comments

Invisible - Martina Wolter-Kampmann

Publisher : Martina Wolter-Kampmann
ISBN : 9783980227964

Invisible by Martina Wolter-Kampmann
Hidden starts and finishes in bobbin lace
Unsichtbar - geknonnt versteckte Anfänge und Endungen in Klöppelspitzen

This comprehensive book covers many different techniques for starting and finishing lace and covers techniques for all levels of lacemaker.

The text is supplied in both German and English

What works well?

This book has clear photos and diagrams throughout which are used to illustrate the techniques shown on the accompanying DVD

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The DVD is an integral part of this book - ensure that it is included with the book when buying.
The videos, on the DVD, are not available online so if you do not have a DVD player, you will not be able access the videos which demonstrate each of the techniques.
There are no patterns included with this book. There is mention in the book that the patterns are from the lace courses run by the author, but it has not been possible to identify how to obtain these patterns.
This book is out of print, but readily available from online booksellers, eBay and lace suppliers

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars

Publisher : Drukkerij-Uitgeverij (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 9060851404
ISBN-13 : 978-9060851401

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars
20 Kantklospatronen
Aimed at adventurous and advance lacemakers, this book has clear diagrams and explanations for many of the designs.

What works well?

Although in Dutch, there is a section in the book with translation of terms into English and French

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern on the front is not included in the book
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, but occasionally appears on eBay.

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki

Publisher : Self (1999)

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki
This is a folder of 10 duchess / withof lace patterns.

Each pattern is provided in two ways - as a pricking and line version. The finished lace is shown as a whole piece (with the size reduced) and a pa partial piece full size

What works well?

The full scale photos are done with high definition and give exceptional clarity for the lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

These patterns are aimed at advanced lacemakers as there are no working diagrams or instructions included.
This book is currently out of print.

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Peter's Lace - Peter Sorensen

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Roses in Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

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