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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques

What works well?

All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Aug. 1993)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713461012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713461015

Russian Lace Making by Bridget M Cook
This was Bridget Cook's first book on Russian Lacmaking and is a companion piece to her wonderful book that she wrote with Anna Korableva: Russian Lace Patterns.

Together, they form one of the holy grails of lace books from the 1990s.

The book includes some interesting patterns for all levels of lacemakers, including the collar shown on the book's cover.

What works well?

Both the technique section (at the front of the book) and many of the patterns contain clear and detailed line drawings of the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this is not a step by step guide to making Russian lace, it does contain an excellent reference section at the front and each of the patterns come with key information that will help the lacemaker.
This book is out of print. It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand

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16/8/2021 0 Comments

New Bookmarks - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2014

New Bookmarks by Claire Burkhard
Neue Lesezeichen
Nouveaux Signets
This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for bookmarks in torchon.

There are three cross shaped bookmarks included and one straight bookmark with a cross motif

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.

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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : M Burkhard 2008

Bookmarks and Handkerchiefs by Claire Burkhard
Lesezeichen und Taschentuecher
Signets et Pochettes
This is a small A5 booklet with a number of patterns for handkerchief edgings and bookmarks mainly in torchon but with one piece that mimics Bucks Point.

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from a few lace suppliers or direct from Claire, herself.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

OIDFA Point Ground Lace

Publisher : OIDFA

OIDFA Point Ground Lace
A comparative study

This book is multilingual with side by side translations for English, French and German

Originally printed in 2001, this book has now been reprinted by OIDFA.

This book was produced by the OIDFA 'Point Ground' work group which had lacemakers from 13 countries involved in it and was coordinated by Pamela Nottingham.

What works well?

The book is full of clear black & white and colour working diagrams that use the international colour system
The tables and diagrams create clear comparisons across the different laces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There are few sample patterns at the end of the book to show the differences in lace, but primarily this book is not a pattern book
If you are purchasing the 2001 edition, second hand, please ensure that you have the loose leaf corrections page included
This book is available direct from OIDFA

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1/8/2021 0 Comments

International Lace Dictionary - Edith Spee

Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. Coene (1 Jan. 1994)

International Lace Dictionary by Edith Spee
The best way to think of this book is as a thesaurus.

Identify the term you want to translate.
You then look this up in the alphabetical section for that language.
When you find the term, there will be number associated with the term.
You turn to the front of the book and look up the number.
This then gives you that term in all the languages of the dictionary.

What works well?

The book covers English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Danish.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print and very rarely comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
A cross reference of some 630 English words used in lacemaking, with equivalents in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and Portugeuse in the first half, and equivalents in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian and Japanese in the second half. Total of 178 pages, soft cover, hard wire spiral bound, measuring 210mm x 150mm.

A most useful addition to the library of anyone who has acquired lace books in another language!

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28/7/2021 0 Comments

Lace for ten pairs - Claire Burkhard

Publisher : Barbara Fay (2000)
ISBN-10 : 3925184740

Lace for ten pairs by Claire Burkhard
Spitzen fur zehn paare
Dentelles pour dix paires
Each of the patterns has information, in three languages, explaining the number of pairs and suggested thread. Some of the patterns have short explanations

There are no working diagrams, as such, no instructions.

Claire builds on a this technique in her book 50 New Bobbin Lace Patterns

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available from many lace suppliers or booksellers.

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18/7/2021 0 Comments

Rosaline Lace by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (5 Nov. 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713476036
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713476033

Rosaline Lace by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore
This book covers the techniques of Rosaline Lace which Ghislaine Eemans-Moore had worked to bring back into fashion following her studies at the Kant Centre in Bruges.

Rosaline lace has a characteristic embroidered 'peal' which, when joined, create the 'Rosaline-Perlée'

There are few books on this 'forgotten' technique with Jan Geelen's Rosaline Perlée (1991) being one of the few other books on the subject.

What works well?

The step by step black and white photos work well to guide the lacemaker through the steps

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Similar techniques are used in Honiton and Duchess so this book would make a good 'next move' for anyone familiar with those laces.
This book is currently out of print and only occasionally appears as a second hand book.

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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Publisher : Kantcentrum, Belgium; First Edition (1 Jan. 1996)

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk by Sonia Vanoosterwijck
The pack consists of a number of elements:

Set 1 - Foreword and historical notes
Set 2 - 8 individual pattern sheets. Each pattern is printed on a separate large folded sheet.
Set 3 - Stapled booklet of techniques

The pack is printed with multilingual text in English, Dutch, German and French.

What works well?

The technique booklet works well, allowing you to look at the elements you need when working with the patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that the pack is complete before buying.
This pack is currently out of print. It rarely appears second hand and is worth buying if you can find it at a reasonable price.

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14/2/2021 0 Comments

50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns : Withof & Duchess - Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof

ASIN : B007YW7XJI
Publisher : Batsford, London; 1st edition (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 0713487003
ISBN-13 : 978-0713487008

50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns : Withof & Duchess by Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof
Closely related to Honiton lace, Withof and Duchess lace is a great next step.

Although this book was touted as a revised volume of Withof Lace, it is not and Withof Lace has 92 patterns within it.

The book is divided into two sections; techniques and 50 patterns.

With clear photographs and line drawings this book takes you through the key steps to learn this lace. It also includes suggestions for each of the patterns on adaptation.

What works well?

This book includes a complete set of letters for anyone looking for an alphabet

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and occasionally on eBay
This book is available on kindle. As with many kindle books, care should be taken when buying lace books on kindle that have patterns in them as there can be issues in printing them out to the correct size.

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Lace for ten pairs - Claire Burkhard

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