Techniques used in the East Midlands to make the Footside of Point Ground Lace - Alexandra stillwell1/7/2025  Publisher: Salex (1997)
ISBN-13: ISBN 978-0-9554694-3-5 Techniques used in the East Midlands to make the Footside of Point Ground Lace by Alexandra Stillwell This detailed and quietly fascinating study unravels the intricate stitches and twists that comprise the footside of East Midlands Point Ground lace. Alexandra Stillwell examines 193 antique pieces to demonstrate the significant variation that existed, challenging the notion that there’s only one 'right' way to make Bucks Point. From thread weight to stitch type, she traces the small decisions that shaped each piece and gently questions how we label historical lace. Her work reminds us that even in the most delicate edging, there’s evidence of practical choices, working hands and local ways of knowing. What works well?
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 Publisher: Salex (2007)
ISBN-13: ISBN 978-0-9554694-3-5 Techniques used to make Point Ground Lace in the East Midlands by Alexandra Stillwell This book offers a close and careful examination of how Bucks Point lace was actually made in the past, as studied through over 270 antique samples. Alexandra Stillwell takes us thread by thread through the tiny decisions lacemakers made – from twists and stitches to the weight of the thread – uncovering just how much quiet variation existed behind what we often think of as fixed tradition. Using microscopes and museum collections, she gently challenges today’s accepted techniques and invites us to reexamine the richness of historical practice. It’s a fascinating reminder that lace, like all crafts, bears the mark of many hands and diverse working methods. What works well?
 Publisher: Self-Published Bucks Point Rose Insertion by Alexandra Stillwell Alex writes: 'I fell in love with this rose pattern when I saw it in the book 'Romance of the Lace Pillow' by Thomas Wright, Plate 41 and was delighted to be given a pricking for it. Finally, when I finished my book on Floral Bucks, I decided it was time to indulge myself and make it, only to find that it needed techniques that I had not covered in my book.' What works well?
Louise has taken these outstanding machine laces and designs and create some beautiful bobbin lace patterns in both Bedfordshire and Buckingham laces, with black & white and full colour imagery through out Louise provides suggestions and some guidance on how to work these patterns and so, are aimed at the adventurous beginner and above. What works well?
Carol is also the author of two other books:
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