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11/1/2021 0 Comments

Designs in Point Ground Lace from Australian Wild Flowers - Elywn Kenn

Publisher : Kangaroo Press Pty.Ltd (1994)
ISBN-10 : 0864175779

Designs in Piont Ground Lace from Australian Wild Flowers by Elywn Kenn
Elywn has created a series of three books using Australian wildflowers as her inspiration for her bucks point patterns.

This is the third book in her series and is aimed at lacemakers of all levels.

What works well?

The book is lusciously illustrated throughout with line drawings of the flowers that have inspired each of the patterns.
Large scale black and white working diagrams are included showing set up of the bobbins.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but copies appear regularly on eBay

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9/1/2021 4 Comments

Discover, Explore and Master Torchon - Ulrike Voelcker

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Ulrike Voelcker's three volume Torchon tuition is probably the definitive for teaching yourself everything about Torchon lace.

The three volumes are supplied as A4, 4 hole punched sets. You purchase each individually, however, some suppliers offer special offers on them.

Probably the hardest task with these three volumes will be finding a A4 folder for our American friends.

The three volumes cover a number of different elements to build up your understanding and techniques of Torchon lace

Discovering - Blue Book

This covers the basics of lacemaking, including threads, basic stitches & grounds
Most of the prickings use between 15 - 25 pairs
All the prickings are printed in the same size

Exploring - Red Book

This is a collection of prickings for shawls, tablecloths and also a small stitch sampler
Each project introduces new techniques to practice and build on each other

Mastering - Green Book

Introduces further techniques to build on the Discover book.
The final volume has a technique reference for all three books.

What works well?

Exceptionally clear photography
Colour coded diagrams throughout
High quality, clear printing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There is a technique index, but this is on the last page of volume three so is only available once you purchase this
The English translations are readable, but may need a little thinking to understand the translation.
Some of the prickings need to be enlarged and the information on what percentage is not always obviously placed
Some of the terminology may be different to what you use, in which case, you should look carefully at the stitch diagrams and the use of C & T (cross and twist) to understand the stitch
A few of the techniques such as leaves and tallies are explained, but for those new to the techniques I would recommend watching YouTube videos on these from people such as Louise West.
These books are currently in print and available from most lace suppliers

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