Category: Bedfordshire

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.

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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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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Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking - Doris Southard

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst

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

Bedfordshire Lace - Jean Leader

It's a Wrap - the Lace Guild

Lace for Church Use - Marie-Clare Downham

Discover: Delapre Abby in Lace - Jackie Poulter

Gozo Lace Supplement - Consiglia Azzopardi

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

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