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17/5/2022 0 Comments

The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Topp (2000)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3772426956

The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende by Ulrike Lohr

Ulrike Lohr / Voelcker is well known for her outstanding bilingual books, especially Discover, Explore & Master Torchon.

This book deals with the ongoing conundrum of lacemakers; how to end a piece of continuous lace.

Ulrike focuses on how to start a piece of lace well, so that ending it will be much easier

What works well?

The use of colour and diagrams throughout make each of the techniques easy to follow when combined with the clear text.
The book contents / index is at the end of the book and is subdivided by lace type.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

As Ulrike says at the start of this book, it's not about 'ingenious, invisible knots, which will never work loose'. It is about working with continuous laces.
This book is available from most lace suppliers.

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4/10/2021 0 Comments

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbara Fay Verlag (2019)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184074
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184079

Fiandra a Tre Paia by Diana Dussi
Fiandra lace originates in Gorizia, in Italy and is very reminicent of Idrija laces with this flowing forms. (This is why I have tagged this book as Idrija in my blog).

This books has 12 beautiful patterns ranging from motifs, edgings and jewellery pieces.

The first half of the book is dedicated to learning the technique with step by step photos showing the techniques.

Each of the languages are shown highliged in different colours:

Italian - green
German - purple
English - orange

What works well?

The step by step guide to the first practice piece in the book are illustrated throughout with colour photos and for the more intricate elements, colour diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but is widely available through both lace suppliers and lace book shops.

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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

Milanese Lace - Barbara Corbet

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbar Corbet
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184161

Milanese Lace, yesterday and today by Barbara Corbet
Mailänder Spitze - gestern und heute

This is an interesting book and one of the few Milanise lace books that is currently in print and widely available.

The patterns on the cover, including the 'maze' are in the book.

What works well?

The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams. The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braid are made in sections really work well.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from lace suppliers and bookshops.

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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

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

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 out of print. It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand

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16/8/2021 0 Comments

New Bookmarks - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2014

New Bookmarks by Claire Burkhard
Neue Lesezeichen
Nouveaux Signets
This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for bookmarks in torchon.

There are three cross shaped bookmarks included and one straight bookmark with a cross motif

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.

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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2008

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs by Claire Burkhard
Lesezeichen und Taschentuecher
Signets et Pochettes
This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for handkerchief edgings and bookmarks mainly in torchon but with one piece that mimics Bucks Point.

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Let's Make Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti; 2nd edition (1 Jan. 1989)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519992235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519992235

Let's Make Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplatkaamme

Once again, this book is filled with Eeva-Liisa's beautiful and quirky designs from lace tiaras to a couple getting married.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The front picture of a lacemaker is included in the patterns in this book
The book is filled with clear black and white illustrations.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

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

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Roses in Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Musta Aukko; 2nd Revised edition (1 May 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9529045654
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9529045655

Roses in Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Ruusuja nyplaten
Rosen in Kloeppelspitze
Whilst the title of this book is about Roses, there are far more themes covered here, including a pattern for a VW Beetle. The book is filled once again, with her beautiful and quirky designs.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Risteen Kirjapaino Ky Riste; 2. painos (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519930590
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519930596

Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplattya Pitsia (Finnish)

This book is in both English and Finnish and filled with the beautiful and quirky patterns that we associate with Eeva-Liisa, including both church altar laces and pictorial pieces covering a wide variety of themes from nature of religion.

Whilst there is a small amount of technique shown in this book, the level of the pieces is varied so there is something for all competencies.

What works well?

There are a number of pieces in this book with a lace theme, including the piece on the front cover

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende - Ulrike Lohr

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Milanese Lace - Barbara Corbet

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

New Bookmarks - Claire Burkhard

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs - Claire Burkhard

Let's Make Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Roses in Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

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