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28/7/2021 0 Comments

Lace for ten pairs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : Barbara Fay (2000)
ISBN-10 : 3925184740
Lace for ten pairs by Claire Burkhard
Spitzen fur zehn paare
Dentelles pour dix paires
Each of the patterns has information, in three languages, explaining the number of pairs and suggested thread.  Some of the patterns have short explanations 

There are no working diagrams, as such, no instructions.

Claire builds on a this technique in her book 50 New Bobbin Lace Patterns
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from many lace suppliers or booksellers.
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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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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
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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.  
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The key difference between Maltese lace and Bedfordshire is the inclusion of the iconic Maltese Cross in many of the designs.
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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.
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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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31/1/2021 0 Comments

Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands - Consiglia Azzopardi

Publisher : C. Azzopardi (1 Jan. 1999)
ISBN-10 : 9990998205
ISBN-13 : 978-9990998207
Gozo Lace: An Introduction to Lace Making in the Maltese Islands by Consiglia Azzopardi
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 a supplement to this volume.
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What works well?
  • Not only does this cover the history and techniques, but the patterns take you through the techniques to learn Gozo Lace.
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
  • Later versions of the book have the patterns supplied in the book.  Check when you purchase which version you are buying.
  • This book is out of print, however, it is possible to obtain copies from the author
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur - Irmgard Scheider

Publisher : Fay, Barbara Verlag (1 Jan. 2009)
ISBN-10 : 3925184708
ISBN-13 : 978-3925184703
36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur by Irmgard Scheider
My copy of this book is the first publication by rosenbeimer and is in a smaller book.
What works well?
  • Each pattern has a clear black and white photograph along with a short text of what is needed to be done for the pattern.
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 French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, but is available from specialist lace book sellers
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Dentelles de Retournac

Publisher : INEDITE (29 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350323188
ISBN-13 : 978-2350323183
Dentelles de Retournac
​​This book has an excellent chapter at the start on the history of these laces.​​
​What works well?
  • The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book which teamed with the detailed information on each of the prickings make this a book an excellent way to move forward with these laces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is currently in print and available from most online booksellers and lace suppliers
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Rêve de dentelle: Cluny et guipure - Nathalie Hubert

  • Publisher : INEDITE (30 Sept. 2016)
  • Language : French
  • Hardcover : 71 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 235032284X
  • ISBN-13 : 978-2350322841
Rêve de dentelle: Cluny et guipure by Nathalie Hubert
This book has an excellent chapter at the start on the history of these laces.​​
​What works well?
  • The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book which teamed with the detailed information on each of the prickings make this a book an excellent way to move forward with these laces
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux - Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube

Publisher : DE SAXE (23 Feb. 2017)
ISBN-10 : 2756529052
ISBN-13 : 978-2756529059
Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux by Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube
​Whilst the basic techqniues are shown at the start of the book, this book does require a good knowledge of cluny / bedfordshire technqiues
What works well?
  • The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is currently in print and available from most online booksellers and lace suppliers
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Cluny de Brioude ; dentelle polychrome ; modèles inédits -Odette Arpin

Publisher : Didier Carpentier; Loisirs cr�atifs edition (August 16, 2010)
ISBN-10 : 2841676595
ISBN-13 : 978-2841676590
Cluny de Brioude ; dentelle polychrome ; modèles inédits by Odette Arpin
This is a substantial book on the use of polychrom (colour) in cluny lace with outstanding diagrams and images throughout the book
What works well?
  • The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
Not to be confused with Cluny de Brioude by Mick Fouriscot and Odette Arpin, published a few years earlier, which is mainly mats and edges.
This new book is a treasure trove of motifs, jewellery and a few small mats.   The diagrams in the introduction are large and clear, so are the working diagrams for each item.
With Christmas just around the corner, I would recommend every Gumnut puts this at the top of their wish list for a Christmas present.   It inspires even me (who does not get on very well with leaves, they don’t like me) to try something from this book – trouble is, which pattern!
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