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14/2/2021 0 Comments

Withof Lace - Trude v.d. Heijden-Biemans, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof & Puck Smelter-Hoekstra

Publisher : Batsford (1991)
ISBN : 0713461861

Withof Lace by Trude v.d. Heijden-Biemans, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof & Puck Smelter-Hoekstra
Although 50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns is touted as a rewriting of this book, this is still probably the main book of Withof that is available internationally.

With techniques and 92 patterns, this book is a treasure trove of Withof lace.

What works well?

The clear line drawings really enhance the instructions and techniques in this book

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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50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns : Withof & Duchess - Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof

ASIN : B007YW7XJI
Publisher : Batsford, London; 1st edition (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 0713487003
ISBN-13 : 978-0713487008

50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns : Withof & Duchess by Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof
Closely related to Honiton lace, Withof and Duchess lace is a great next step.

Although this book was touted as a revised volume of Withof Lace, it is not and Withof Lace has 92 patterns within it.

The book is divided into two sections; techniques and 50 patterns.

With clear photographs and line drawings this book takes you through the key steps to learn this lace. It also includes suggestions for each of the patterns on adaptation.

What works well?

This book includes a complete set of letters for anyone looking for an alphabet

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and occasionally on eBay
This book is available on kindle. As with many kindle books, care should be taken when buying lace books on kindle that have patterns in them as there can be issues in printing them out to the correct size.

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28/1/2021 0 Comments

Animals for Presents - J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : J J Vandenhorst Kantklosprodukties
ISBN : 90 6907 0456

Animals for Presents by J J Vandenhorst
This small A7 booklet has 11 patterns included with basic advice on threads and suggestions on hanging pairs to start.
I love the advice that if using a thinner thread, then to 'please adapt pairs'

What works well?

The each of the prickings are supplied in 2 sizes with diagrams to show the order of working the parts of the parts of each animal

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The prickings are supplied on stiff card ready for pricking. Check that these are included if buying this booklet
This booklet is out of print

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Flower Miniatures - J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : J J Vandenhorst Kantklosprodukties
ISBN : 90 6907 048 0

Flower Miniatures by J J Vandenhorst
This small A7 booklet has 12 patterns included with basic advice on threads and suggestions on hanging pairs to start.

What works well?

The each of the prickings are supplied in 4 sizes

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The prickings are supplied on stiff card ready for pricking. Check that these are included if buying this booklet
This booklet is out of print

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Withof Lace - Trude v.d. Heijden-Biemans, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof & Puck Smelter-Hoekstra

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