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22/7/2022 0 Comments

Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd (5 Oct. 1989)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713460210
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713460216
Design Techniques for Modern Lace by Veronica D. Sorenson
​There have been a number of lace design books published over the years, however, this was one of the first.

​​Veronica takes you through taking your inspiration and turning it into a lace pattern, with each chapter building on the previous one.
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There are a number of interesting topics covered in the book in particular; Schneeberg lace design, designing crosses, lace and embroidery, use of colour, working with wool, lace from lace and dot to dot design.
What works well?
  • The book illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams along with a few colour plates showing key designs from the book.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print, but second hand copies are readily available through online book sellers and lace suppliers. 
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Dare to Design : The Nervous Woman's Guide to Bobbin Lace Design - Anne Dyer

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000ZOTDJ0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Privately Printed; First Edition (1 Jan. 1992)
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
Dare to Design : The Nervous Woman's Guide to Bobbin Lace Design by Anne Dyer
​On opening up this book I felt as though I was reading someone's personal diary.  the doodles and drawings that Anne has populated her book with, feel intimate as though you are being invited to sit with her, over a cup of tea, and listen to her tell you how to design.

​Whether or not you want to start designing, this is a book about creativity and very much worth the read.
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What works well?
  • Although mainly illustrated in black and white, there are few colour plates in the book that make the work come alive.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print but occasionally appears on second hand sales and eBay.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Creative Design in Bobbin Lace - Ann Collier

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (24 Mar. 1982)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713423935
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713423938
Creative Design in Bobbin Lace by Ann Collier
Although this book does have some patterns in it, it's primary purpose is to teach the lacemaker how to design their own lace.

Covering a number of lace types, it is a great book to have in your library.
What works well?
  • The book illustrated throughout with black and white photos and drawing
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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15/7/2022 0 Comments

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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31/1/2021 0 Comments

All about making - Floral Bucks Point Lace by Alexandra Stillwell

Publisher : Salex Publishing (31 July 2013)
ISBN-10 : 0955469473
ISBN-13 : 978-0955469473
All about making - Floral Bucks Point Lace by Alexandra Stillwell
This book explains the differences between Floral Bucks and Geometric, which is covered in Alex's other book; Geometric Bucks Point.

Floral Bucks Point is characterised by it's inclusion of flowers and floral motifs and is probably the most recognisable of the Bucks Point variants.

Whilst Geometric Bucks is aimed at someone wanting to learn Bucks Point, this book is aimed more at the lacemaker who has a basic knowledge of Bucks Point.

Included in this book are sections on design and how to adapt lace pieces to create patterns
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What works well?
  • Filled with black and white diagrams and photos, the techniques shown are straight forward to follow.
  • This book takes you through a step by step process to learn Floral Bucks Point.  ​
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is still in print and available from online booksellers, lace suppliers and the author, herself.  ​
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21/1/2021 0 Comments

Building Torchon Lace Patterns -  Bridget M Cook

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (1992)
ISBN : 9780713486231
Building Torchon Lace Patterns by Bridget M Cook
One of the first multilingual books on lacemaking published in the UK.
I originally bought this book thinking it would teach design like Jane Atkinson's Pattern Design for Torchon Lace however this book focuses more on adapting the given patterns using suggestions in the book
What works well?
  • The diagrams are full colour and well drawn
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is out of print, but frequently comes up on online sellers and eBay.
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21/1/2021 0 Comments

Pattern Design for Torchon Lace -  Jane Atkinson

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; First Edition edition (1987)
ISBN : 0713452420

Pattern Design for Torchon Lace by Jane Atkinson
Jane takes the reader through the concepts of design, inspiration and designing itself.
She also includes prickings to show how her concepts work.
What works well?
  • Illustrated throughout with black and white photos that compliment the text
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print, but is available from most online book outlets as well as being available on Kindle.
  • You can also buy a copy direct from the author as an ebook on CD Rom
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19/1/2021 0 Comments

Kloppelmuster selbst entwerfen (Design your own bobbin pattern. With original size templates) - Brigitte Bellon

Published by: Frech Verlag GmbH (October 1, 1999)
ISBN-10: 3772414648
ISBN-13: 978-3772414640
Kloppelmuster selbst entwerfen (Design your own bobbin pattern. With original size templates) by Brigitte Bellon
This book gives clear instructions on how to put together ideas and create your own patterns.
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This book is in German however this is not an issue with apps that translate text directly from books.
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What works well?
  • The colour photos and black and white illustrations illustrate and compliment the text 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Only the bottom right butterfly pattern is included in the pattern sheet.
  • This book comes with a separate pattern and designing sheet - you should check that this is included with the book
  • This book is out of print, but comes regularly on eBay
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