Category: Bruges Lace

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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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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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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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Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Batsford (1985)
ISBN-10 : 0713483067
ISBN-13 : 978-0713483062

Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
Edna Sutton's book was the first English language book published on Bruges flower lace and introduced a whole generation of lacemakers to this floral lace.

Edna Sutton also published two other books; Bruges Flower Lace Patterns and Designing for Bruges Flower Lace.

What works well?

The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly and compliment the text

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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The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace - Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; Reprinted Ed edition (5 Mar. 1995)
ISBN-10 : 0713473290
ISBN-13 : 978-0713473292

The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace by Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid
J E H Romach-de Kievid also authored the Dutch language book on Bruges Flower Lace.

This book takes you from the basics through to more advanced patterns and techniques.

What works well?

The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly and compliment the text

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.

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Bruges Bloemwerk - J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher : Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 9062552196
ISBN-13 : 978-9062552191

Bruges Bloemwerk by J E H Rombach-de Kievid
This author co-authored the English language book The Techniques of Bruge Flower Lace with Veronica Sorenson

Whilst this book is in Dutch, the line drawings and photos clearly show the techniques used in the book.

What works well?

The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on two sheets as a supplement, at the back of the book. You need to ensure that these are included when buying 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, it is occasionally available on eBay

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An Introduction to Bruges Lace -Jean Hardy

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2009)
ISBN : 978 1 901372 27 4

An Introduction to Bruges Lace by Jean Hardy
Jean Hardy wrote a series of articles on Beginner's Bruges, which first appeared in Lace 88 - 91.

Jean gave the Lace Guild permission to publish these as a booklet.
The aim of this series of booklets from The Lace Guild is to offer beginner's guides that can be followed with our without teacher support

What works well?

The accompanying words to each of the projects are clear and well written.
The booklet is illustrated throughout with black and white photos, clear line drawings and diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The flower basket shown on the introductory page is included in the prickings
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

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The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace - Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid

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An Introduction to Bruges Lace -Jean Hardy

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