Category: Finnish

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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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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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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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27/3/2021 0 Comments