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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.
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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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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher  : Self Published (1991)
Schmetterlinge by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
This booklet contains 12 different butterfly designs including instructions and working diagrams.
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​As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.

This makes a great companion volume to Ulrike's Point Ground; Butterfly and Moth.
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What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
  • It is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, however it occasionally appears second hand.
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17/7/2022 0 Comments

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)
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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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln Zur Weihnachtszeith - Brigitte Bellon

  • Publisher‏  : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184791
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184796
Kloppeln Zur Weihnachtszeith by Brigitte Bellon
Bobbin lace at Christmastime
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Brigitte says in the introduction to this book that the success of her previous book, 'Weihnachtliche Kloppelmotive' showed that there was a need for small Christmasmotives, and this was the result.
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There are great motifs to choose from; masses of star in every shape and form along with Christmas trees, angels, candles and many more.  They are perfect for starching and making tree decorations or adding to Christmas cards.

Basic knowledge of techniques is needed to this is aimed at the adventurous beginner.
What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

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.
  1. The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
  2. ​The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
  3. 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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln mit Kupferdraht - Heike Muller-Otto

  • ​Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 24, 2021)
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8700169363
Kloppeln mit Kupferdraht by Heike Muller-Otto
​This book contains 5 wire lace projects to make including flowers, motifs, bracelet and angel.
What works well?
  • The book illustrated throughout with colour photos showing step by step how to make these
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print.
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

  • 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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Grunde mit System - Uta Ulrich

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184082
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184086
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.6 x 1.8 x 27.9 cm
Grunde mit System by Uta Ulrich
​Uta's has compiled a comprehensive guide to 448 grounds. Each of the samples was made using the same number of bobbins and thread on the same grid, so that they can be compared.

Each of the grounds has comes with basic info on how to work it along with full working diagrams.
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What works well?
  • There is a full index of the grounds at the end of the book using English, French, Swedish, Danish, Dutch and Italian.
  • At the start of the book is a grid to allow you to design your own grounds.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is in print
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

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
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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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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppelmuster fur schals und tischlaufer / Lace patterns for scarves and table runners - Brigitte Bellon

  • Publisher  ‏ : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184600
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184604
Kloppelmuster fur schals und tischlaufer / Lace patterns for scarves and table runners by Brigitte Bellon
​The scarves and table runners in this booklet are a great inspiration for any lacemaker thinking of branching out into scarf making.

The patterns are relatively straightforward Torchon which should be accessible to the confident beginner due to the text being in German.
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What works well?
  • The patterns come with colour photos of the finished lace along with guides as to threads, number of bobbins and finished size.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • The booklet is supplied with 2 pattern sheets.  When buying second hand, check that these are included
  • Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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