Category: French

6/2/2021 0 Comments

Le point de Paris - Martine Piveteau

Publisher : INEDITE (30 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350321371
ISBN-13 : 978-2350321370

Le point de Paris by Martine Piveteau
This book is in French, English and Italian.

Point de Paris has a very distinctive ground, which English lacemakers will recognise as Kat stitch.

What works well?

The use of multi-coloured diagrams really help in learning the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from online book sellers and lace suppliers.

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3/2/2021 0 Comments

100 Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns - Geraldine Stott & Bridget Cook

Publisher : Batsford Ltd (29 Sept. 1982)
ISBN-10 : 0713439262
ISBN-13 : 978-0713439267

100 Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns by Geraldine Stott & Bridget Cook
In the early 1980s, Bridget Cook and Geraldine Stott published a number of books that changed how we looked at lace pattern books. They introduced three colours in the diagrams;

Red for cloth stitch (CTC)
Blue for half stitch (CT)
Black for weaving and gimp threads)

In addition to using the colours in the diagrams, each of the patterns has clear instructions on how to work them.

I would say that this is more aimed at the adventurous beginner who has mastered the basic stitches and is confident in reading a pattern.

I would probably recommend Geraldine Stott's Visual Introduction to Bucks Point as more of a beginners' book to learn from.

What works well?

The use of multi-coloured diagrams really help in learning the techniques

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers

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2/2/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Patterns - Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook

Publisher : Batsford Ltd (5 July 1996)
ISBN-10 : 0713467924
ISBN-13 : 978-0713467925

Russian Lace Patterns by Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook
This one of the holy grails of lace books and is extremely difficult to find at a reasonable price.

It is a follow on book to Bridget Cook's Russian Lace Making.

This book contains a number of outstanding pictorial pieces designed by Ann Korableva including her rocking horse along with other patterns such as the lacemakers.

The four pieces, shown on the front cover, are in the book.

What works well?

The black and white photos are often far bigger than the actual lace patterns so these compliment the prickings adding visual information to the patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This is a book of patterns and a knowledge of Russian and / or tape lace is assumed.
This book is out of print. It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Dentelles de Retournac

Publisher : INEDITE (29 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350323188
ISBN-13 : 978-2350323183

Dentelles de Retournac
This book has an excellent chapter at the start on the history of these laces.

What works well?

The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book which teamed with the detailed information on each of the prickings make this a book an excellent way to move forward with these laces

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 book is currently in print and available from most online booksellers and lace suppliers

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Rêve de dentelle: Cluny et guipure - Nathalie Hubert

Publisher : INEDITE (30 Sept. 2016)
Language : French
Hardcover : 71 pages
ISBN-10 : 235032284X
ISBN-13 : 978-2350322841

Rêve de dentelle: Cluny et guipure by Nathalie Hubert
This book has an excellent chapter at the start on the history of these laces.

What works well?

The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book which teamed with the detailed information on each of the prickings make this a book an excellent way to move forward with these laces

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 book is out of print

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux - Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube

Publisher : DE SAXE (23 Feb. 2017)
ISBN-10 : 2756529052
ISBN-13 : 978-2756529059

Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux by Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube
Whilst the basic techqniues are shown at the start of the book, this book does require a good knowledge of cluny / bedfordshire technqiues

What works well?

The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace

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 book is currently in print and available from most online booksellers and lace suppliers

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Cluny de Brioude ; dentelle polychrome ; modèles inédits -Odette Arpin

Publisher : Didier Carpentier; Loisirs crï¿½atifs edition (August 16, 2010)
ISBN-10 : 2841676595
ISBN-13 : 978-2841676590

Cluny de Brioude ; dentelle polychrome ; modèles inédits by Odette Arpin
This is a substantial book on the use of polychrom (colour) in cluny lace with outstanding diagrams and images throughout the book

What works well?

The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book.

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 book is out of print

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
Not to be confused with Cluny de Brioude by Mick Fouriscot and Odette Arpin, published a few years earlier, which is mainly mats and edges.
This new book is a treasure trove of motifs, jewellery and a few small mats. The diagrams in the introduction are large and clear, so are the working diagrams for each item.
With Christmas just around the corner, I would recommend every Gumnut puts this at the top of their wish list for a Christmas present. It inspires even me (who does not get on very well with leaves, they don’t like me) to try something from this book – trouble is, which pattern!

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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Cluny de Brioude : modèles inédits de dentelles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Odette Arpin

Publisher : Didier Carpentier (June 3, 1998)
ISBN-10 : 2841670902
ISBN-13 : 978-2841670901

Cluny de Brioude : modèles inédits de dentelles au fuseau by Mick Fouriscot & Odette Arpin
Although a very slim volume, this book is full of full colour working diagrams, photos and text explaining techniques and terms

What works well?

The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book.

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 book is out of print

This book was reviewed on the lace gumnuts website:
Excellent introductory diagrams and working diagrams, all colour coded.
Patterns include 3 sets of of edges and corners, two round edges, a star edged mat and a deep collar edge with matching cuffs.
Not to be confused with the more recent publication, Cluny de Brioude dentelle polychrome, by Odette Arpin alone.

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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Bijoux et accessoires de mode en dentelle - Martine Piverteau

Publisher : INEDITE (30 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 235032270X
ISBN-13 : 978-2350322704

Bijoux et accessoires de mode en dentelle by Martine Piverteau
This book covers jewellry and fashion accessories in lace.

One of the more interesting projects is making lace to cover beads.
It is a companion book to Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard

What works well?

Filled with colour illustrations, diagrams and prickings, this book also has details, explanations and guidance on the patterns, for those who do not speak french, these illustrations and diagrams make the patterns accessible to advanced beginners and beyond.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Although this pack is printed in French, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is still in print and available from online booksellers and lace suppliers

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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee - Magali Demelle Deboudard

Publisher : INEDITE (29 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350322696
ISBN-13 : 978-2350322698

Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard
Subtitled : Bijoux et accessoires
This book focuses on creating lace as accessories from jewellry to a purse, fan to scarf edging
This is a companion book to Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard

What works well?

Filled with colour illustrations, diagrams and prickings, this book also has details, explanations and guidance on the patterns, for those who do not speak french, these illustrations and diagrams make the patterns accessible to advanced beginners and beyond.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Although this pack is printed in French, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is still in print and available from online booksellers and lace suppliers

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Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux - Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube

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