Category: Bucks Point

17/7/2022 0 Comments

Birthdays & birth signs in lace - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477881

Birthdays & birth signs 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 set of motifs for 25 & 50

Other books in the series are:

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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Special occasions in lace - Bridget M. Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477911

Special occasions 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 a set of letters in honiton lace.

Other books in the series are:

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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30 Years of Lace Design

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Lace Guild
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 901372219
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1901372212

30 Years of Lace Design
A Pattern Book to celebrate The Lace Guild's 30th Anniversary
Issued to coincide with the Lace Guild's 30th Anniversary, the Guild looked through 120 issues of 'Lace' and chose a pattern relevant to that year.

Chosen to showcase many different varieties of lace, many of the patterns were only ever published in Lace.

Examples of adverts are also reproduced to show how suppliers had interacted with lacemakers over the years.

Patterns represent some of our best known designers, along with others who were lacemakers sharing one of the free patterns that they had designed.

What works well?

Filled with black and white photos along with patterns, some diagrams and some instructions / suggestions for working

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire - Pat Rowley

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Lace Guild; 1st Edition (1 Jan. 2000)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1901372081
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1901372083

Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire by Pat Rowley
There are three counties that are at the heart of the East Midlands lacemaking industry. Two have lace styles named after them; Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. The third sometimes gets forgotten and is Northamptonshire.

Pat Rowley wrote this book to coincide with the exhibition held in 1999 of the same name. In it, she looks at the influential people involved in the industry, such as the dealers and the Midland's Lace Association and it's effect on the lacemakers who lived there.

What works well?

Whilst not a pattern book, there are a few redrafted Northamptonshire patterns included in the book

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but appears occasionally in second hand sales.

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 - Karen H Thompson

Preserved in the Library of Congress are 22 black silk bobbin lace samples, deep amongst the paper of Alexander Hamilton. What makes these pieces so unique is that their provenance is not just known but documented. We know where and when they were made and they offer a unique insight into the lives of the women lacemakers of that period.

This book is both a history of Ipswich lace and a source of patterns. The photos in the historical section work well to illustrate and add depth to the history.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Thompson; 1st edition (25 May 2017)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999038508
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999038505

The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 by Karen H Thompson
Subtitled History, Patterns, and Working Diagrams for 22 Lace Samples Preserved at the Library of Congress

Karen H Tompson is a name most US lacemakers and many world-wide know as a great teacher. This book is a wonderful testament to her knowledge and ability to recreate these 22 pieces of late 18th century American lace and save them for future generations.

What works well?

For each design, Karen includes a photo of the original piece, the worked reproduction, a colour working diagram and the pricking.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is in print.

Find out more about Ipswich Lace from the Maine Historical Society

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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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Hausdrachen - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published

Hausdrachen by Ulrike Lohr
From chameleon to dragons via the Chinese word for Dragon, this is a dragon lover's idea of heaven.

Not for the faint hearted, these are intermediate and above level patterns which have notes supplied but not full instructions.

What works well?

Each pattern is on a folded A2 sheet of paper with notes on the threads, working diagram and pricking.
There are clear working notes in both English & German

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There should be twenty (20) pattern sheets in the box. Check this is correct if buying second hand.
This set is out of print but available through specialist lace book suppliers

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Lace Fans - Ann Collier

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (1 May 2002)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713487348
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713487343

Lace Fans by Ann Collier
Ann Collier has had a life long passion for lace fans; bobbin lace, needle lace, she has designed and made countless fans.

This book shows off many of Ann's collection of fans along with designs and patterns for 20 of them to make yourself. They cover a number of techniques including both bobbin and needle lace.

What works well?

The book illustrated through out with colouurr photos.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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10/1/2022 0 Comments

Point Ground Lace - Pam Robinson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pam Robinson (1984)

Point Ground Lace by Pam Robinson
Pam Robinson is probably best known for her Manual of Bedfordshire Lace.

This self-published book by Pam takes you through each stage of point ground or Bucks point lace. Filled with simple instructions and clear, hand drawn diagrams, this is a real find if you can get a copy.

What works well?

The book is fully illustrated with clear black and white diagrams which complement the instructional text

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print.

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29/10/2021 0 Comments

Knyppling / 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

Knyppling / 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: