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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.

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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.
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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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Plants & flowers in lace - Bridget M. Cook

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477903
Plants & flowers in lace edited by Bridget M. Cook
​This is part of a set of books published in the 1997s, edited by Bridget Cook with contributions from world-wide lacemakers and designers of the period.  These books draw on different lace types and come with thread suggestions, number of bobbins, international coloured working diagrams and prickings.

The patterns are not supplied with instructions so a working knowledge of the lace type is assumed.

Amongst the patterns in this book are motifs and edgings including Bruges flower lace.
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Other books in the series are:
  • Birthdays and Birth Signs
  • ​Special Occasions in lace
  • Wedding, Christenings and Anniversaries.
What works well?
  • Clear photos and international coloured working diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print but occasionally appears second hand.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Creative Lace Patterns - Valerie Paton

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B T Batsford Ltd (1 May 1990)
  • ​ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852197055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852197059
Creative Lace Patterns by Valerie Paton
This book takes you through the basics for each lace type and is aimed at the beginner
What works well?
  • This booklet illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black and white diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Be aware that the patterns on the cover are not in the book
  • This book is out of print, but regularly appears second hand.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace in Photographs - Cynthia Voysey

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st.ed. edition (25 Sept. 1986)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713453311
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713453317
Bobbin Lace in Photographs by Cynthia Voysey
This book was the culmination of Cynthia's love of bobbin lace and photography.

The pictures are of excellent quality and show bobbin lace through the narrative of images.  The photos are arranged in chronological order of the lace development.

If you are looking for more of a commentary or written history then I would recommend The History of Lace by Margaret Simeon.
What works well?
  • This book illustrated throughout with high quality black and white photographs 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This is a visual guide to lace with no commentary, only short sentences detailing the type of lace and period.
  • This book is out of print, but is often available second hand.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln 5 - 23 Kloppelbriefe + 17 farbige Abbildungen - 23 prickings and 17 coloured illustrations - Barbara Saupe

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frech-verlag (1984)
Kloppeln 5 - 23 Kloppelbriefe + 17 farbige Abbildungen - 23 prickings and 17 coloured illustrations by Barbara Saupe
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Part of a series of folders with patterns and small booklet published in the early 80s.

This set covers people, flowers and animals
What works well?
  • The patterns are supplied on large sheets of thick paper.
  • The accompanying book has full colour photos of the finished lace with information on each piece.
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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
  • The prickings are printed on heavy A1 paper and consist of three pages.  When buying check that all three are included.
  • This pattern set is out of print, but is occasionally available from specialist lace book sellers
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln 4 - Kloppelbriefe fur Decken und Deckchen in verschiedenen Grossen - Patterns for blankets and doilies in different sizes

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frech-verlag (1984)
Kloppeln 4 - Kloppelbriefe fur Decken und Deckchen in verschiedenen Grossen - Patterns for blankets and doilies in different sizes
​Part of a series of folders with patterns and small booklet published in the early 80s.

This set covers mats.
What works well?
  • The patterns are supplied on large sheets of thick paper.
  • The accompanying book has full colour photos of the finished lace with information on each piece.
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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
  • The prickings are printed on heavy A1 paper and consist of three pages.  When buying check that all three are included.
  • This pattern set is out of print, but is occasionally available from specialist lace book sellers
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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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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Publisher : Kantcentrum, Belgium; First Edition (1 Jan. 1996)
Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk by Sonia Vanoosterwijck
The pack consists of a number of elements:
  • Set 1 - Foreword and historical notes
  • Set 2 - 8 individual pattern sheets.  Each pattern is printed on a separate large folded sheet. 
  • Set 3 - Stapled booklet of techniques

The pack is printed with multilingual text in English, Dutch, German and French.
What works well?
  • The technique booklet works well, allowing you to look at the elements you need when working with the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Check that the pack is complete before buying.
  • ​This pack is currently out of print.  It rarely appears second hand and is worth buying if you can find it at a reasonable price.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Dryad Press; 1st edition (28 Oct. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 085219689X
ISBN-13 : 978-0852196892
Designing for Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
​This book compliments Edna's other two books; Bruges Flower Lace and Bruges Flower Lace Patterns.

The concept of the book is to help the lacemaker learn how to design Bruges Flower Lace patterns.

What works well?
  • Edna Sutton takes you through clearly how to create your own patterns through from concept to realisation.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Flower Lace Patterns - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Dryad P.; 1st Edition (27 Aug. 1988)
ISBN-10 : 0852197144
ISBN-13 : 978-0852197141
Bruges Flower Lace Patterns by Edna Sutton
​This book compliments Edna's other two books; Bruges Flower Lace and Designing for Bruges Flower Lace.

​The book consists of 24 lace patterns along with short notes on each of the patterns which reference the techniques in Edna's 
Bruges Flower Lace
What works well?
  • The patterns are printed onto card that is perforated so it can be torn out of the book easily.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • ​This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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