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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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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars

Publisher : Drukkerij-Uitgeverij (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 9060851404
ISBN-13 : 978-9060851401
Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars
20 Kantklospatronen
​Aimed at adventurous and advance lacemakers, this book has clear diagrams and explanations for many of the designs. 
What works well?
  • Although in Dutch, there is a section in the book with translation of terms into English and French
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The pattern on the front is not included in the book
  • 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, but occasionally appears on eBay.
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28/3/2021 0 Comments

Parijse Kant by L Ceulemans and N Andries

Published: 1986
Parijse Kant by L Ceulemans and N Andries
Subtitle - Patronen en technische tekeningen
Parijse Kant is also known by the English term; Paris Lace.​
This pack is provided in a blue folder.  Included in the folder are:
  • Black & White photos of the finished lace
  • Line drawings of the lace
  • Technical drawings of some of the key techniques (these are multilingual)
  • Glazed card with the prickings on them
What works well?
  • The card with the prickings on is very high quality
  • The technical and line drawings are large and clearly drawn 
​Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Only the technical drawings are multilingual, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is currently out of print.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Publisher : Kantcentrum, Belgium; First Edition (1 Jan. 1996)
Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk by Sonia Vanoosterwijck
The pack consists of a number of elements:
  • Set 1 - Foreword and historical notes
  • Set 2 - 8 individual pattern sheets.  Each pattern is printed on a separate large folded sheet. 
  • Set 3 - Stapled booklet of techniques

The pack is printed with multilingual text in English, Dutch, German and French.
What works well?
  • The technique booklet works well, allowing you to look at the elements you need when working with the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Check that the pack is complete before buying.
  • ​This pack is currently out of print.  It rarely appears second hand and is worth buying if you can find it at a reasonable price.
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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Bloemwerk - J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher : Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 9062552196
ISBN-13 : 978-9062552191
Bruges Bloemwerk by J E H Rombach-de Kievid
This author co-authored the English language book The Techniques of Bruge Flower Lace with Veronica Sorenson

Whilst this book is in Dutch, the line drawings and photos clearly show the techniques used in the book.
What works well?
  • The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The patterns for this book are supplied on two sheets as a supplement, at the back of the book.  You need to ensure that these are included when buying the book
  • 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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14/2/2021 0 Comments

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

Publisher : Terra 
ISBN : 9062553362

Withof Duchess Lace by Trude v.d. Heijden-Biemans, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof & Puck Smelter-Hoekstra
Although by the same authors as Withof lace, this book is not as full of techniques ad patters as their other book.

However, the patterns in the book are also in the larger Withof lace book

​The book is in Dutch.
What works well?
  • The line drawings are complimented by the text
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • 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 and is worth buying when you see it.
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14/2/2021 0 Comments

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.
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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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14/2/2021 0 Comments

Birds and Animals in Honiton Lace - Saikoh Takano

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Sept. 1992)
ISBN-10 : 0713463163
ISBN-13 : 978-0713463163
Birds and Animals in Honiton Lace by Saikoh Takano
With clear black and white photography throughout showing both the wrong and right side of the lace, this book is easy to follow for someone who already understands the basics of Honiton.

Simple working diagrams are also included.

For someone interested in learning Honiton then I would recommend the Lace Guild's An Honiton: Basic Technical Instruction Book or Suzanne Thompson's An Introduction to Honiton Lace as a starting point.
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What works well?
  • For lacemakers, the bee is a common symbol for industry.  This book has a Honiton pattern for a bee.
  • The black and white and colour photos of the braids are exceptionally well taken so that they boost the understanding of the patterns included.  
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
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2/2/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Patterns - Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook

Publisher : Batsford Ltd (5 July 1996)
ISBN-10 : 0713467924
ISBN-13 : 978-0713467925
Russian Lace Patterns by Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook
This one of the holy grails of lace books and is extremely difficult to find at a reasonable price.

This book contains a number of outstanding pictorial pieces designed by Ann Korableva including her rocking horse along with other patterns such as the lacemakers.

​The four pieces, shown on the front cover, are in the book.
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What works well?
  • The black and white photos are often far bigger than the actual lace patterns so these compliment the prickings adding visual information to the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This is a book of patterns and a knowledge of Russian and / or tape lace is assumed.
  • This book is out of print.  It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand
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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Patronenmap Stropkant deel I - M J Geers-Vermeulen

Publisher : Kantcentrum VZW (1983)
Patronenmap Stropkant deel I by M J Geers-Vermeulen
  • Set of Torchon patterns printed on red A4 and A3 paper.
  • These patterns were designed to compliment the book 'De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant' by the same author.
  • As these are the patterns only, there are no instructions provided with this pack
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What works well?
  • For anyone looking for a set of progressive patterns through to large torchon pieces, including ovals, this is a nice pack
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Being 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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