Category: Flowers

A Flower in Pink and Purple - Alexandra stillwell

1/7/2025

Publisher: Self-Published
Shoal of Fish by Alexandra Stillwell
This short pamphlet by Alex has the pattern for a flower which can be made in a variety of colours and is a great introduction into lace flowers.

What works well?

The booklet is illustrated throughout with clear diagrams that show not only the stitches used for the flower but also how to construct it from the petals once made.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

You can also download this booklet as a pdf for free from Alex's website.

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Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

22/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd (5 Oct. 1989)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713460210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713460216

Design Techniques for Modern Lace by Veronica D. Sorenson
There have been a number of lace design books published over the years, however, this was one of the first.

Veronica takes you through taking your inspiration and turning it into a lace pattern, with each chapter building on the previous one.

There are a number of interesting topics covered in the book in particular; Schneeberg lace design, designing crosses, lace and embroidery, use of colour, working with wool, lace from lace and dot to dot design.

What works well?

The book illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams along with a few colour plates showing key designs from the book.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but second hand copies are readily available through online book sellers and lace suppliers.

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Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador

17/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (20 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671437
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841671434

Les faciles au fuseau by Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador
Motifs floraux, applications et parures
Easy lace - Floral motifs, appliqués and ornaments

Starting with mixed tape lace designs, the patterns cover floral motifs as outlines. Moving on, the patterns then move to Jewellery using narrow ribbon to create flowers in the lace.

Step by step instructions on how to make lace are included in this book, in french, however the enthusiastic non French speaking lacemaker should be able to tackle these unusual projects

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
This pattern is still in print.

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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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Lace Flowers - Joyce R Willmot

15/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ruth Bean Publishers; 1st edition (23 Feb. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0903585235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0903585231

Lace Flowers by Joyce R Willmot
Joyce's book is probably the one that most people are familiar with as it popularised lace flowers in the early 90s.

This makes a great companion volume to Doris Olsen & Dorothy K Cox's books

What works well?

The book illustrated through out with black and white photos and drawings.
The book also includes information on assembling the flowers and guides on how to create your own prickings for leaves which could be extended to other flowers.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There should be an Addenda with the book with further suggestions - check it has been included. I have added in the text of this below.
This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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A Flower in Pink and Purple - Alexandra stillwell

Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

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Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Lace Flowers - Joyce R Willmot

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