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1/9/2021 0 Comments

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

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.
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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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1/8/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Braid - Gilian Dye

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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31/7/2021 0 Comments

An ABC of Lace Patterns by Gilian Dye

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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28/3/2021 0 Comments

A Grandmother's Pattern Book by Gilian Dye

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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20/1/2021 0 Comments

Silver Threads & Going for Gold - Gilian Dye

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.
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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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18/1/2021 0 Comments

Insertions & Borders - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Cleveden Press (2015)
ISBN : 978-955322365
Insertions & Borders by Gilian Dye
Subtitled : Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Lace Book 4
​This book goes further into the creation of insertions and border lace
This book is part of Gilian's exploration of historical laces in her​​ series on sixteenth and seventeenth century bobbin lace
  • Elizabethan Lace
  • Prequel - Introducing Bone Lace
  • Book 1 - Gold and Silver Edgings
  • Book 2 - The Isham Samples and other Linen Edgings
  • Book 3 - Surface Decorations in Silk & Metallic Thread
  • Book 4 - Insertions and Borders
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What works well?
  • The key techniques are clearly illustrated with colour diagrams
  • The lace patterns and techniques are beautifully supplemented with historical facts about the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The book is illustrated throughout with sumptuous photos of real life pieces 
  • This book is currently available from lace suppliers and the publishers
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18/1/2021 0 Comments

Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Cleveden Press (2013)
ISBN : 978-0955322358
Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread by Gilian Dye
Subtitled : Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Lace Book 3
​This book goes further into the use of spangles (Elizabethan sequins) and the use of braids to lay onto materials rather than as edgings
This book is part of Gilian's exploration of historical laces in her​​ series on sixteenth and seventeenth century bobbin lace
  • Elizabethan Lace
  • Prequel - Introducing Bone Lace
  • Book 1 - Gold and Silver Edgings
  • Book 2 - The Isham Samples and other Linen Edgings
  • Book 3 - Surface Decorations in Silk & Metallic Thread
  • Book 4 - Insertions & Borders
Picture
What works well?
  • The key techniques are clearly illustrated with colour diagrams
  • The lace patterns and techniques are beautifully supplemented with historical facts about the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The book is illustrated throughout with sumptuous photos of real life pieces 
  • This book is currently available from lace suppliers and the publishers
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18/1/2021 0 Comments

The Isham Samples and Other Linen Edgings - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Cleveden Press (2012)
ISBN : 978-0955322341
 The Isham Samples and Other Linen Edgings by Gilian Dye
Subtitled: Sixteenth & Seventeenth Century Lace Book 2
​​Having focused on lace made with gold and silver threads in Book 1, Gilian goes on to look at linen lace in this second book.
This book is part of Gilian's exploration of historical laces in her​​ series on sixteenth and seventeenth century bobbin lace
  • Elizabethan Lace
  • Prequel - Introducing Bone Lace
  • Book 1 - Gold and Silver Edgings
  • Book 2 - The Isham Samples and other Linen Edgings
  • Book 3 - Surface Decorations in Silk & Metallic Thread
  • Book 4 - Insertions & Borders
Picture
What works well?
  • The key techniques are clearly illustrated with colour diagrams
  • The lace patterns and techniques are beautifully supplemented with historical facts about the patterns.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The book is illustrated throughout with sumptuous photos of real life pieces 
  • This book is currently available from lace suppliers and the publishers
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18/1/2021 0 Comments

Gold & Silver Edgings - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Cleveden Press (2012)
ISBN : 978-0955322334
Gold & Silver Edgings by Gilian Dye
Subtitle - Sixteenth & Seventeenth Century Lace Book 1
This book is firmly aimed at the adventurous beginner or intermediate lacemaker
Illustrated throughout with colour photos and diagrams
This book is part of Gilian's exploration of historical laces in her​​ series on sixteenth and seventeenth century bobbin lace
  • Elizabethan Lace
  • Prequel - Introducing Bone Lace
  • Book 1 - Gold and Silver Edgings
  • Book 2 - The Isham Samples and other Linen Edgings
  • Book 3 - Surface Decorations in Silk & Metallic Thread
  • Book 4 - Insertions & Borders
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What works well?
  • The key techniques are clearly illustrated with colour diagrams
  • Information is given on metallic threads with an effective colour photo showing plaits worked in a variety of threads.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The book is illustrated throughout with sumptuous photos of real life pieces 
  • This book is currently available from lace suppliers and the publishers
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18/1/2021 0 Comments

Introducing Bone Lace - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Cleveden Press (2017)
ISBN : 978-09553222372
Introducing Bone Lace by Gilian Dye
Subtitled - A Beginner's Guide to Working Early Bobbin Lace
​Gilian builds on the work started with her book Elizabethan Lace with this short book.
​This book was designed as a prequel to to a Gilian's series on sixteenth and seventeenth century bobbin lace
  • Book 1 - Gold and Silver Edgings
  • Book 2 - The Isham Samples and other Linen Edgings
  • Book 3 - Surface Decorations in Silk & Metallic Thread
  • Book 4 - Insertions & Borders
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What works well?
  • The key techniques are clearly illustrated with colour diagrams
  • There are a number of ideas given of how the lace can be used outside of historical reenactment including minature lace and jewlery.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The lace shown on the front cover was made using patterns from the books in the series 
  • This book is currently available from lace suppliers and the publishers
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