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18/7/2021 0 Comments

Rosaline Perlée - Jan Geelen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1990)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 906255413X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9062554133
Rosaline Perlée by Jan Geelen
This is one of only two mainstream books on Rosaline that were published during the 1990s. 

​Rosaline lace has a characteristic embroidered 'peal' which, when joined, create the 'Rosaline-Perlée'

Interest in this lace was sparked by more globally by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore's multilingual book Rosaline Lace in 1996.
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What works well?
  • The step by step black and white line drawings work well to guide the lacemaker through the steps
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Similar techniques are used in Honiton and Duchess so this book would make a good 'next move' for anyone familiar with those laces. 
  • Although this book is in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is currently out of print and only occasionally appears as a second hand book.
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18/7/2021 0 Comments

Rosaline Lace by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (5 Nov. 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713476036
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713476033
Rosaline Lace by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore
​This book covers the techniques of Rosaline Lace which Ghislaine Eemans-Moore had worked to bring back into fashion following her studies at the Kant Centre in Bruges.

Rosaline lace has a characteristic embroidered 'peal' which, when joined, create the 'Rosaline-Perlée'

There are few books on this 'forgotten' technique with Jan Geelen's Rosaline Perlée (1991) being one of the few other books on the subject.
What works well?
  • The step by step black and white photos work well to guide the lacemaker through the steps
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Similar techniques are used in Honiton and Duchess so this book would make a good 'next move' for anyone familiar with those laces. 
  • This book is currently out of print and only occasionally appears as a second hand book.
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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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