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29/10/2021 0 Comments

Traditional Lace Making - Sally Johanson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.; First English Edition (1 Aug. 1974)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0442300379
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0442300371
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:
  1. Tools and materials
  2. First Steps (making lace)
  3. Final Stage
  4. Mounting Lace
  5. Washing Instructions
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What works well?
  • The line drawing diagrams in the book are beautifully executed.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is out of print.
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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136
75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

​The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques
What works well?
  • All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
  • The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
  • This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.
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1/8/2021 0 Comments

Ostern und Fruhling by Brigitte Bellon

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Babara Fay Verlag, Germany; First Edition (1 Jan. 1994)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184864
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184864
Ostern und Fruhling by Brigitte Bellon
Easter & Spring : 25 lace patterns
​
From covers for your easter eggs, to flowers and butterflies this book has some wonderful patterns, just as you would expect from Brigitte Bellon.

Basic knowledge of techniques is needed to this is aimed at the adventurous begginer.
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What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each 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 German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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1/8/2021 0 Comments

The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace - Raie Clare

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad P.; 1st edition (24 Jun. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852197101
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852197103
The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace by Raie Clare
The 1980s saw a slew of books produced on bobbin lace during it's resurgence.

During this period, Dryad created their now 'infamous' bobbin lace kit.  The pillow was, surprisingly, of good quality and the patterns and instructions spurred a number of people to learn.  Whilst the plastic / nylon bobbins may not have been the most glamorous, they helped to make the kit accessible, price wise.
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What works well?
  • The book gives simple instructions across a number of lace techniques using clear diagrams.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The pattern on the front cover is included at the end of the section on Bucks Point
  • This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers
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31/7/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners - Amy Dawson

Publisher : Blandford Press (1977)
ISBN‏ : ‎ 0713708174
Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners by Amy Dawson
This was one of the very first books to be published during the UK revival of lace in the 1970s.

It takes you on a whistle stop tour of the major laces with instructions for them: Torchon, Beds, Honiton and Tape
What works well?
  • Incredibly clear black and white line drawings for the working diagrams and good B&W photos throughout.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is currently out of print, but often comes up for sale on eBay, second hand book sites and through lace suppliers
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28/7/2021 0 Comments

Lace for ten pairs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : Barbara Fay (2000)
ISBN-10 : 3925184740
Lace for ten pairs by Claire Burkhard
Spitzen fur zehn paare
Dentelles pour dix paires
Each of the patterns has information, in three languages, explaining the number of pairs and suggested thread.  Some of the patterns have short explanations 

There are no working diagrams, as such, no instructions.

Claire builds on a this technique in her book 50 New Bobbin Lace Patterns
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from many lace suppliers or booksellers.
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13/6/2021 0 Comments

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking - Doris Southard

Publisher : Dover Publications Inc.; New edition (28 Mar. 2003)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486271226
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486271224
Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking by Doris Southard
This book covers the basics of lacemaking and is one of the most used in the USA where it was originally and continues to be published.
What works well?
  • This book has been used by countless lacemakers to learn to make lace.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Doris Southard does not follow the UK and European half stitch of CT, instead she uses TC.  This can cause initial confusion for those who have learnt from the book moving to other patterns and care should be taken to familiarise yourself with the notations of any new pattern.
  • The older, purple covered book with the image of an Elizabethan Lady does not contain the pattern for that lace.
  • This book is currently in print
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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten

Publisher : Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau (17 Mar. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 9783897983090
ISBN-13 : 978-3897983090
Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten
​This book is one of a series of books published by Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau on lacemaking
What works well?
  • This small book has a number of small motifs suitable for Easter and Christmas
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Not all the lace shown in the technique section is included in the patterns.
  • Although this pack is printed in German, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is currently in print
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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : Thieme - Zutphen (1983)
ISBN : 9003977003
Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst
​This book covers lace in Honiton, Torchon, Swedish, Mechels, Valenciennes, Cluny, Lint and Free Lace.

The book is filled with clear black and white photography and many of the patterns have diagrams and information on how to make them (in Dutch)​
What works well?
  • Each part of the flower has clear instructions in Dutch as to how many pairs should be used.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The patterns for this book are supplied on perforated card pages in the book, do check that these are complete when buying.
  • 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, it is occasionally available on eBay
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11/3/2021 0 Comments

Le Pompe, 1559 by Santina M Levey and Patricia C Payne

Publisher : Ruth Bean Publishers; First Edition (1 Sept. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 0903585162
ISBN-13 : 978-0903585163
Le Pompe, 1559 by Santina M Levey and Patricia C Payne
Subtitle - Patterns for Venetian bobbin lace
​Across the lace world, the book Le Pompe is mentioned in hushed, reverential tones.  This books seen as one of the historical root publications of lacemaking and was referenced by a number of writers at the turn of the 19th / 20th centure.

The patterns have a heavy look to them, as though they were drawn using marker pen, but this due to the book being printed using woodblock.  Whilst to today's lacemaker, Venetian bobbin lace looks and feels like a cross between Milanese and Bedfordshire with a hint of Idrija and Russian.

​This book is split into sections:
  • Facsimile of the 1559 book with an introduction by Santina M Levey
  • Facsimile of a selection of pages from the 1560 edition
  • Technical Section by Patricia Payne
  • Glossary
  • How to make your own prickings.
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What works well?
  • The text is clear and the black and white illustrations (by Bridget M Cook) / photo work well.
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 out of print, however, occasionally second hand copies do appear.  Check closely though, at the price being asked.
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