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​Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

25/7/2022

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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.
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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)
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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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El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

16/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ raices
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 848611571X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8486115715
El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica by Marina Regueiro
Hinojosa Lace - History & Technique
Simply put, this is the definitive book on Hinojosa lace.
  1. The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
  2. ​The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
  3. The final part of the book is dedicated to patterns that grow through increasing complexity.
What works well?
  • This booklet illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photos
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print.  If you are interested in braid / tape based laces then it worth the investment should you find a copy.
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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.
  1. Black & White photo of the finished piece with information on working method and materials needed.
  2. 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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Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

16/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published
  • ISBN  :  9519703632
Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
​This is a collection of patterns by Eeva-Liisa covering Christmas, Angels, small motifs and even some beautiful tulips.

At the start of the book are two pages on techniques using the patterns, however this is aimed at the enthusiastic intermediate lacemaker.
What works well?
  • The book is illustrated through out with black and white photos along with a couple of colour plates.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally appears second hand
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    With currently over 400 books and about the same number of individual patterns, I have an enviable library.  So here are some of my books.

    ​You can see all of the titles by opening up the archives or by clicking on the categories which I've used to group by authors, language and lace types.  Want to find a particular book?  Scroll to the top of the page, click on the magnifier glass and type in a title or author.

    I am very grateful to the lace gumnuts of Australia for permission to quote and link their reviews to this site.

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