Category: Dutch

25/7/2022 0 Comments

Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Stropkant - Helena Demeyer - Fransens

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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Patterns - Tiny Zwaal-Lint

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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

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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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Stropkant Edited - Nadine Pauwels

ISBN ‏ : ‎9077652027

Stropkant Edited by Nadine Pauwels
This folder contains 7 patterns by different Belgium lace designers all feathuring intermediate torchon lace patterns.

What works well?

The book uses large coloured diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

due to the pages being loose in the folder, ensure that all are present when buying.
Although this pack is multilingual, there are a couple of sheets that are only in Flemish / Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This folder is out of print but does appear occasionally through lace supply specialists

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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques

What works well?

All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

Original
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Aug. 1993)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713461012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713461015

Reprint
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Echo Point Books & Media, LLC (20 Oct. 2021)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648370284
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648370281

Russian Lace Making by Bridget M Cook
This was Bridget Cook's first book on Russian Lacmaking and is a companion piece to her wonderful book that she wrote with Anna Korableva: Russian Lace Patterns.

Together, they form one of the holy grails of lace books from the 1990s.

The book includes some interesting patterns for all levels of lacemakers, including the collar shown on the book's cover.

What works well?

Both the technique section (at the front of the book) and many of the patterns contain clear and detailed line drawings of the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this is not a step by step guide to making Russian lace, it does contain an excellent reference section at the front and each of the patterns come with key information that will help the lacemaker.
This book is now available as a reprint from Amazon.

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6/8/2021 0 Comments

De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I - M J Geers-Vermeulen

Publisher : Kantcentrum VZW (1983)

De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I by M J Geers-Vermeulen
This book provides a series of increasingly more technical patterns to take the learner through lacemaking

What works well?

The book is full of clear black and white photos along with colour working diagrams that use the international colour system

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There is a set of prickings which may or may not be included with the book - care should be taken confirm whether they are with the book when buying, although the prickings are printed in the book
The prickings in the separate pack are printed on red paper will make photocopying the prickings difficult
Although this pack is printed in Flemish and Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is out of print

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1/8/2021 0 Comments

International Lace Dictionary - Edith Spee

Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. Coene (1 Jan. 1994)

International Lace Dictionary by Edith Spee
The best way to think of this book is as a thesaurus.

Identify the term you want to translate.
You then look this up in the alphabetical section for that language.
When you find the term, there will be number associated with the term.
You turn to the front of the book and look up the number.
This then gives you that term in all the languages of the dictionary.

What works well?

The book covers English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Danish.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print and very rarely comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
A cross reference of some 630 English words used in lacemaking, with equivalents in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and Portugeuse in the first half, and equivalents in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian and Japanese in the second half. Total of 178 pages, soft cover, hard wire spiral bound, measuring 210mm x 150mm.

A most useful addition to the library of anyone who has acquired lace books in another language!

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Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

Stropkant Edited - Nadine Pauwels

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

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