Category: Dutch

Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

25/7/2022

Publisher. : Self Published (2022)

Verbindungen - Crossings by Ulrike Voelcker
This book has been divided into two parts.

Part 1 - Crossings
196 different crossing variations are included. Many of them work on the windmill crossing principle and these are indicated in the book with a green cross.

Some of the crossings have sub variants shown as well.

The crossing are illustrated using colour and black and white diagrams to show how to achieve them.

Written notes on the crossings are minimal.

This book assumes a basic knowledge of lacemaking. The instructions for the crossings and exercises are aimed at the confident beginner and above.

Part 2 - Exercises
8 Patterns are included to practice many of the crossing techniques.

Each of the patterns is supplied with a pricking, photographs and a working diagram.

The working diagrams are annotated with which of the crossing variant to use at which point in the workings.

Note that there are no written working instructions for the exercises.

What works well?

The colour and black and white working diagrams make this book visually easy to follow.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There are no instructions for the exercises.
This book is in print.

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100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

17/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Nov. 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713473703
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713473704

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns by Yusai Fukuyama
Well known in his home country of Japan for promoting lacemaking, Yusai has also co-authored a Honiton lace book with Elsie Luxton; Honiton Lace, the visual approach.

Using mixed lace techniques, Yusai has created a variety of patterns covering Christmas, zodiac signs, small & large motifs as well as two patterns of ballet dancers (male and female)

What works well?

Clear black and white photos and working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but often appears second hand.

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Stropkant - Helena Demeyer - Fransens

17/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Terra Zutphen
ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9062553907

Stropkant by Helena Demeyer - Fransens
Handleiding voor het maken van stropkant met 20 patronen voor brede en grote werkstukken

This book contains instructions for Torchon lace with 20 patterns taking the lacemaker through different techniques.

As this book is in Dutch, for the English speaker, a basic knowledge of patterns would be needed, so it would be suitable for the enthusiastic beginner.

What works well?

Each pattern comes with pricking, diagram, clear black and white photograph and basic guide to the piece.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on two blue sheets of A2 paper, 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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Bobbin Lace Patterns - Tiny Zwaal-Lint

16/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (26 Jan. 1984)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713444428
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713444421

Bobbin Lace Patterns by Tiny Zwaal-Lint
This reprint of Tiny's Dutch language book is divided into two sections.

Black & White photo of the finished piece with information on working method and materials needed.
Tear out pricking printed on medium card.

Although a few pages have information on techniques used in the patterns this is not a book for beginners and basic knowledge is assumed.

A second volume 'New Bobbin Lace Patterns' was also published with 35 further patterns.

What works well?

This booklet illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This is an English language reprint of the original Dutch book (cover shown to right)
Because the patterns can be torn out, check that all patterns are included when buying second hand
This book is out of print, but regularly appears second hand.

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Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

16/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Ante Rotterdam, Netherlands; First Edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9071970019
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9071970016

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen by Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen
Apart from an opening page explaining terminology, this is a book of patterns in ascending level of difficulty.

An understanding of lacemaking and techniques is assumed.

The butterfly, shown on the cover is included in that patterns

What works well?

The black and white photos of the finished lace are very clear and illustrate the prickings well

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print.

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