Category: Gilian Dye

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

1/9/2021

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published (late 1990s)

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks by Gillian Dye
This booklet is in three sections

Birds
Small motifs for buttons
Selection of bookmarks

The patterns are at different levels so will provide something for most lacemakers. Instructions (although not step by step) are included for each of the patterns.

What works well?

The prickings are supplied on light card, read to prick out and work

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that all the prickings are supplied as often lacemakers have removed the card from the booklet and not replaced the prickings.
This booklet is out of print.

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Bobbin Lace Braid - Gilian Dye

1/8/2021

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (1 July 1979)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713415940
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713415940

Bobbin Lace Braid by Gilian Dye
One of the first books published during the UK revival of bobbin lace of the 1970s / 80s

The definition of 'braid' is a little loose here as it includes anything that makes a continuous length, including Torchon.

What works well?

The lace is clearly illustrated with black and white photos and line drawings.
The patterns for a cat, mouse and butterfly, at the end of the book are particularly sweet.

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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An ABC of Lace Patterns by Gilian Dye

31/7/2021

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Elviston Press (16 April 1994)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0952270919
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0952270911

An ABC of Lace Patterns by Gilian Dye
Whether you have the need to make a lace dinosaur or a unicorn or a cross bookmark, this is the book for you.

What works well?

Aimed at children, this book has some great patterns for all ages.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The Unicorn, on the front cover is included in this book
This book is out of print, however, it regularly appears on eBay.

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A Grandmother's Pattern Book by Gilian Dye

28/3/2021

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Publisher : The Elviston Press; First Edition (30 Oct. 2000)
ISBN-10 : 0952270978
ISBN-13 : 978-0952270973

A Grandmother's Pattern Book by Gilian Dye
In her introduction, Gilian Dye talks about this book being one for lacemakers who want to make things to give away as presents to family.

This book is the first time that Gilian's book worm makes an appearance.

What works well?

As will all of Gilian's books, the drawings and instructions for the patterns, in this book, are well done.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern for the elephant, on the front page is included in this book
This book is currently out of print, but recently stock has appeared on eBay at a reasonable price

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Silver Threads & Going for Gold - Gilian Dye

20/1/2021

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Publisher : Lace Guild (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 1901372103
ISBN-13 : 978-1901372106

Silver Threads & Going for Gold by Gilian Dye
Subtitled: Twenty-Five Years of The Lace Guild
Gilian Dye has written not just a great history of The Lace Guild, but by default, lacemaking in the UK since the late 70s.

What works well?

For anyone who doesn't have easy access to past issues of Lace or The Lace Guild archives, this is a wonderful opportunity to wander through some of the best bits of the history of The Lace Guild.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print.

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