Category: Honiton

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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1/8/2021 0 Comments

The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace - Raie Clare

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad P.; 1st edition (24 Jun. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852197101
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852197103

The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace by Raie Clare
The 1980s saw a slew of books produced on bobbin lace during it's resurgence.

During this period, Dryad created their now 'infamous' bobbin lace kit. The pillow was, surprisingly, of good quality and the patterns and instructions spurred a number of people to learn. Whilst the plastic / nylon bobbins may not have been the most glamorous, they helped to make the kit accessible, price wise.

What works well?

The book gives simple instructions across a number of lace techniques using clear diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern on the front cover is included at the end of the section on Bucks Point
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

Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners - Amy Dawson

Publisher : Blandford Press (1977)
ISBN‏ : ‎ 0713708174

Bobbin Lace Making for Beginners by Amy Dawson
This was one of the very first books to be published during the UK revival of lace in the 1970s.

It takes you on a whistle stop tour of the major laces with instructions for them: Torchon, Beds, Honiton and Tape

What works well?

Incredibly clear black and white line drawings for the working diagrams and good B&W photos throughout.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but often comes up for sale on eBay, second hand book sites and through lace suppliers

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18/7/2021 0 Comments

Rosaline Perlée - Jan Geelen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1990)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 906255413X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9062554133

Rosaline Perlée by Jan Geelen
This is one of only two mainstream books on Rosaline that were published during the 1990s.

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

Interest in this lace was sparked by more globally by Ghislaine Eemans-Moore's multilingual book Rosaline Lace in 1996.

What works well?

The step by step black and white line drawings 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.
Although this book is in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print and only occasionally appears as a second hand book.

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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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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : Thieme - Zutphen (1983)
ISBN : 9003977003

Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst
This book covers lace in Honiton, Torchon, Swedish, Mechels, Valenciennes, Cluny, Lint and Free Lace.

The book is filled with clear black and white photography and many of the patterns have diagrams and information on how to make them (in Dutch)

What works well?

Each part of the flower has clear instructions in Dutch as to how many pairs should be used.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on perforated card pages in the book, do check that these are complete when buying.
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars

Publisher : Drukkerij-Uitgeverij (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 : 9060851404
ISBN-13 : 978-9060851401

Duchess by Jose van Pamelen-Hagenaars
20 Kantklospatronen
Aimed at adventurous and advance lacemakers, this book has clear diagrams and explanations for many of the designs.

What works well?

Although in Dutch, there is a section in the book with translation of terms into English and French

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern on the front is not included in the book
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, but occasionally appears on eBay.

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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki

Publisher : Self (1999)

Bloemenboeket by Kumiko Nakazaki
This is a folder of 10 duchess / withof lace patterns.

Each pattern is provided in two ways - as a pricking and line version. The finished lace is shown as a whole piece (with the size reduced) and a pa partial piece full size

What works well?

The full scale photos are done with high definition and give exceptional clarity for the lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

These patterns are aimed at advanced lacemakers as there are no working diagrams or instructions included.
This book is currently out of print.

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15/2/2021 0 Comments

Duchess Lace : An Introduction - Jane Newble-de Graaf

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; First Edition (5 Mar. 1989)
ISBN-10 : 0713456299
ISBN-13 : 978-0713456295

Duchess Lace : An Introduction by Jane Newble-de Graaf
Often mentioned in the same breath as Withof, Duchess Lace is named after Marie Henriette, Duchess of Brabant, who married the future King Leopold III of Belgium in 1853.

As the author points out, because this lace was in vogue until the early 1900s, it often appears as antique pieces which makes it accessible to buy actual pieces for study and reproduction.

For me, Duchess lace makes a nice bridge between Bruges Flower Lace and Honiton / Withof as it has similar techniques to Bruges, but is more delicate, which can then be a gateway into the finer and smaller laces of Honiton and Withof.

Jane takes you through the history and techniques of the lace along with discussion and help on designing your own pieces.

What works well?

The lace on the front cover is included in the book in the section on designing
The contains lots of large scale drawings and diagrams which really work well with the text on the techniques.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and eBay

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14/2/2021 0 Comments

Royal Honiton Lace by Elsie Luxton - Yusai Fukyama

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (1 Aug. 1988)
ISBN-10 : 0713457643
ISBN-13 : 978-0713457643

Royal Honiton Lace by Elsie Luxton and Yusai Fukyama
With unprecedented access to the Royal Lace collection this book shows the history of Honiton lace through it's Royal connections and support.

Access was given to the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace and also the Royal Archives.

The cover shows the Honiton Lace covered Christening gown originally made for Queen Victoria and used up until Prince Williams christening.

What works well?

The photos included in this book give access to the Royal lace that is normally unavailable for viewing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This is a history and appreciation of the Royal Lace and not a book of patterns
This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and occasionally on eBay

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Bloemmotieven in kloskant by J J Vandenhorst

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