Category: French

25/7/2022 0 Comments

Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

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.

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 - Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (22 Sept. 2004)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841672883
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841672882

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
La dentelle Torchon de Cholet by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
The town of Cholet, in France, was renown for it table cloths and linens edged and with insertions of torchon lace.

This book builds on the first volume with full colour photographs and techniques explained through clear black and white diagrams.

The text is in French so this would be aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams, along with colour photos of the finished pieces.

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 out of print.

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Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador

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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100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

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)

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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Le Guipure du Puy - Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CARPENTIER
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671550
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9782841671557

Le Guipure du Puy by Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert
As with the other books by Mick Fouriscot, in this series, it is beautifully illustrated and interspersed with the patterns and techniques are antique photos of lacemakers.

This is a well laid out and illustrated book.

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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El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

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.

The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
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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Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen -Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Ante Rotterdam, Netherlands; First Edition (1 Jan. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9071970019
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9071970016

Valenciennes Variaties : 20 Patronen by Yvonne Krijgsman & Margreeth Dirksen
Apart from an opening page explaining terminology, this is a book of patterns in ascending level of difficulty.

An understanding of lacemaking and techniques is assumed.

The butterfly, shown on the cover is included in that patterns

What works well?

The black and white photos of the finished lace are very clear and illustrate the prickings well

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print.

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La dentelle Torchon de Cholet - Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CARPENTIER (15 Jan. 2002)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671798
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841671793

La dentelle Torchon de Cholet by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
The town of Cholet, in France, was renown for it table cloths and linens edged and with insertions of torchon lace.

As with the other books by Mick Fouriscot, in this series, this book brings a number of patterns to life with full colour photographs and techniques explained through clear black and white diagrams.

A second volume has also been published: La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement

The text is in French so this would be aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams, along with colour photos of the finished pieces.

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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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Neue Weihnachts - Kloppelmuster / New Christmas Lace Patterns - Brigitte Bellon

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fay, Barbara Verlag (1 Sept. 2009)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184406
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184406

Neue Weihnachts - Kloppelmuster / New Christmas Lace Patterns by Brigitte Bellon
This multi-lingual book is in English, German, French & Spanish.

42 patterns are included in the book covering angels, nativity, stars, hearts and bells.

As this book does not contain instructions, it is aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker.

What works well?

Each pattern has a clear, colour photo, general information on thread and bobbin numbers along with suggestions on how to start

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is in print.

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Dentelle au Fuseau - Les Bases / bobbin Lace: The Basics - Mick Fouriscot & Jean Chaleye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CARPENTIER (13 Jan. 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ French
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841670155
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841670154

Dentelle au Fuseau - Les Bases / bobbin Lace: The Basics by Mick Fouriscot & Jean Chaleye
Covering the basics of Torchon and some Cluny, this is a well laid out and illustrated book. Mick Fouriscot uses the method of lace making introduced by Jean Chaleye.

Note that the lace with chickens, on the back cover, is not included in this book.

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.