Category: Bedfordshire

22/2/2021 0 Comments

Bedfordshire Lace - Jean Leader

Publisher : The Crowood Press Ltd (22 Feb. 2021)
ISBN-10 : 1785008188
ISBN-13 : 978-1785008184

Bedfordshire Lace by Jean Leader
As always, Jean has produced clear, easy to read text that compliments the colour diagrams and photos.

Although designed to stand alone, this would make a fantastic follow up book to Jean's Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace, published by the Lace Guild.

The techniques are grouped at the beginning of the book so that they are easily referenced.

The 26 patterns take you from a very simple plaited circle, with picots through learning leaves and tallies to floral bucks.

Included in the book are the three butterflies on the front cover along with 3 collar patterns.

What works well?

Jean uses colour work at the start of the book to create interesting patterns but also to demonstrate the way that the stitches work through the trails.
Jean shows how to place large patterns onto block pillows in order to make them

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the patterns need to be enlarged; the percentage for doing this is clearly stated on the prickings.
This book is currently in print and available from online sellers and lace suppliers.

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10/2/2021 0 Comments

It's a Wrap - the Lace Guild

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2020)
ISBN : 1901372405

It's a Wrap by the Lace Guild
This new book by the Lace Guild was published late 2020.
It contains a number of different scarves, wraps and motifs patterns across different forms of yarn, including bobbin lace, tatting, crochet and knitting.

The patterns are a mixed level so there is something for most people to try.

What works well?

The booklet is illustrated throughout with colour photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the prickings for the bobbin lace patterns are included on a separate sheet - do check that this is included with the book when purchasing
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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6/2/2021 0 Comments

Lace for Church Use - Marie-Clare Downham

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; First Edition First Printing (5 May 1989)
ISBN-10 : 0713458364
ISBN-13 : 978-0713458367

Lace for Church Use by Marie-Clare Downham
Marie-Clare was a member of the Community of the Nursing Sisters of St John the Divine, the community that was the inspiration of Call the Midwife

Because of this, Marie-Clare understood the significance and use of lace in churches which makes her book very accessible.

If you are interested in learning more about the Community and seeing a photo of Marie-Clare from the 60s, then you can read more here.

What works well?

The lace is clearly illustrated with black and white photos.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The book has very little guidance in it so this definitely a book for the intermediate lacemaker
This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers

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31/1/2021 0 Comments

Discover: Delapre Abby in Lace - Jackie Poulter

Publisher : Jackie Poulter (19 June 2019)
ISBN-10 : 1916136702
ISBN-13 : 978-1916136700

Discover: Delapre Abby in Lace by Jackie Poulter
In the summer of 2019, Delapre Abbey, in Northampton, hosted The Lace Guild's Triennial Exhibition with lace inspired by the Abbey's architecture.

This book is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lacemaker who is familiar with the techniques of torchon, Bedfordshire, Milanese and Bucks Point lacemaking.

What works well?

Including designs by Jennifer MacPherson and Louise West, this book is not just beautiful with photos and designs, but inspiration as to how to interpret your surroundings in lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book available from Roseground, Louise West or from the author

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts site
The result of a UK Lace Guild Triennial Lace Competition and exhibition in Northampton’s Delapre Abbey. Several lacemakers met at the Abbey, took photos of various features, and designed laces of all types based on those features. Types of lace include Torchon, Milanese, Bedfordshire, Bucks Point, Needlelace and tatting, 24 patterns in all.

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31/1/2021 0 Comments

Gozo Lace Supplement - Consiglia Azzopardi

Publisher : Self Published

Gozo Lace Supplement by Consiglia Azzopardi
This is a supplement to Consiglia's Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands

Although we talk in terms of Maltese lace, Gozo is the centre for lace making in the islands and Consiglia is one of the main champions.

Similar in construction to Bedfordshire lace, the group of laces are often called Beds / Maltese.

The key difference between Maltese lace and Bedfordshire is the inclusion of the iconic Maltese Cross in many of the designs.

Focusing firstly on the history of the lace, this book goes on to take you through different patterns to learn the techniques.

Consiglia has also produced a book of historical lace patterns by Dun Guzepp Diacono and the book that this is a supplement to.

What works well?

This slim volume contains only patterns and no techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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31/1/2021 0 Comments

GOZO LACE - A Selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns Designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924) - Consiglia Azzopardi

Publisher : C. Azzopardi (1 Jan. 1998)
ISBN-10 : 9990998213
ISBN-13 : 978-9990998214

GOZO LACE - A Selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns Designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924) by Consiglia Azzopardi
Consiglia came across the work of Dun Diacono whilst undertaking her Masters in Lace at the University of Malta.

Dun Diacono established Gozo as the centre for lace making in the islands. He founded the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and established the Casa Industriale as the source of the lacemaking industry.

Dun Diacono can be credited as the father of Maltese Lace as it was his designs that moved the lacemakers away from the imported Genoese designs and to the now iconic Maltese Lace that we are familiar with.

Consiglia has also produced a book of the techniques of Gozo lace and a supplement to that volume.

What works well?

Beautifully illustrated with photos of Dun Diacono's origial drawings, this book also has trued patterns

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book should be provided with an envelope of prickings for the patterns in the book; printed on green card - check that these are with the book when it is purchased
This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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31/1/2021 0 Comments

Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands - Consiglia Azzopardi

Publisher : C. Azzopardi (1 Jan. 1999)
ISBN-10 : 9990998205
ISBN-13 : 978-9990998207

Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands by Consiglia Azzopardi
Although we talk in terms of Maltese lace, Gozo is the centre for lace making in the islands and Consiglia is one of the main champions.

Similar in construction to Bedfordshire lace, the group of laces are often called Beds / Maltese.

The key difference between Maltese lace and Bedfordshire is the inclusion of the iconic Maltese Cross in many of the designs.

Focusing firstly on the history of the lace, this book goes on to take you through different patterns to learn the techniques.

Consiglia has also produced a book of historical lace patterns by Dun Guzepp Diacono and a supplement to this volume.

What works well?

Not only does this cover the history and techniques, but the patterns take you through the techniques to learn Gozo Lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book should be provided with an envelope of prickings for the patterns in the book; printed on green card - check that these are with the book when it is purchased
This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author

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30/1/2021 0 Comments

Lace Villages by Liz Bartlett

Publisher : Arima Publishing; 2nd REVISED EDITION (28 Nov. 2006)
ISBN-10 : 1845491556
ISBN-13 : 978-1845491550

Lace Villages by Liz Bartlett
Whether you are interested in history, Bedfordshire lace or the Buckingham Villages, this book is such a wonderful book.

Liz takes you on a journey through each of the villages and brings their history and lacemaking to life.

Another of my books that I like to snuggle up with and immerse myself in, like The Lavendon Collection.

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with black and white photos along with a scattering patterns from the author's collection, including a newly redrafted corner for the Stratford butterfly traditional pattern.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available through online booksellers as a print on demand.

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28/1/2021 0 Comments

The Little Lace Book of .... by Jean & Mary

Publisher : Self Published

The Little Lace Book of .... by Jean & Mary
This was a series of little books (A7) that were produced during the late 80s, early 90s.

Christenings
- Patterns for a lace bonnet, hankie bonnet, baby shoes and a bib
Flowers
- Flowers, edgings and insertions
Collars
- Edgings and motifs

What works well?

The booklets are scattered through with poems, rhymes and observations.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur - Irmgard Scheider

Publisher : Fay, Barbara Verlag (1 Jan. 2009)
ISBN-10 : 3925184708
ISBN-13 : 978-3925184703

36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur by Irmgard Scheider
My copy of this book is the first publication by rosenbeimer and is in a smaller book.

What works well?

Each pattern has a clear black and white photograph along with a short text of what is needed to be done for the pattern.

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 French, check out my post on translations
This book is out of print, but is available from specialist lace book sellers