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10/1/2022 0 Comments

Point Ground Lace - Pam Robinson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pam Robinson (1984)
Point Ground Lace by Pam Robinson
​Pam Robinson is probably best known for her Manual of Bedfordshire Lace.

This self-published book by Pam takes you through each stage of point ground or Bucks point lace.  Filled with simple instructions and clear, hand drawn diagrams, this is a real find if you can get a copy.
What works well?
  • The book is fully illustrated with clear black and white diagrams which complement the instructional text
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print. 
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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Milanese Lace - Barbara Corbet

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbar Corbet
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184161
Milanese Lace, yesterday and today by Barbara Corbet
Mailänder Spitze - gestern und heute

This is an interesting book and one of the few Milanise lace books that is currently in print and widely available.

The patterns on the cover, including the 'maze' are in the book.
What works well?
  • The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams.  The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braid are made in sections really work well. 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​
  • This book is available from lace suppliers and bookshops.
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18/9/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Making - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Aug. 1993)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713461012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713461015
Russian Lace Making by Bridget M Cook
This was Bridget Cook's first book on Russian Lacmaking and is a companion piece to her wonderful book that she wrote with Anna Korableva: Russian Lace Patterns.

Together, they form one of the holy grails of lace books from the 1990s.

The book includes some interesting patterns for all levels of lacemakers, including the collar shown on the book's cover.
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What works well?
  • Both the technique section (at the front of the book) and many of the patterns contain clear and detailed line drawings of the techniques
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this is not a step by step guide to making Russian lace, it does contain an excellent reference section at the front and each of the patterns come with key information that will help the lacemaker.
  • This book is out of print.  It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand
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7/8/2021 0 Comments

OIDFA Point Ground Lace

Publisher : OIDFA
OIDFA Point Ground Lace
​A comparative study

This book is multilingual with side by side translations for English, French and German

Originally printed in 2001, this book has now been reprinted by OIDFA.

This book was produced by the OIDFA 'Point Ground' work group which had lacemakers from 13 countries involved in it and was coordinated by Pamela Nottingham.
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What works well?
  • The book is full of clear black & white and colour working diagrams that use the international colour system
  • The tables and diagrams create clear comparisons across the different laces.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • There are few sample patterns at the end of the book to show the differences in lace, but primarily this book is not a pattern book
  • If you are purchasing the 2001 edition, second hand, please ensure that you have the loose leaf corrections page included
  • This book is available direct from OIDFA
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6/8/2021 0 Comments

De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I - M J Geers-Vermeulen

Publisher : Kantcentrum VZW (1983)
De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I by M J Geers-Vermeulen
​This book provides a series of increasingly more technical patterns to take the learner through lacemaking
What works well?
  • The book is full of clear black and white photos along with colour working diagrams that use the international colour system
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • There is a set of prickings which may or may not be included with the book - care should be taken confirm whether they are with the book when buying, although the prickings are printed in the book
  • The prickings in the separate pack are printed on red paper will make photocopying the prickings difficult
  • Although this pack is printed in Flemish and Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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6/8/2021 0 Comments

Knipling 2 - Karen Trend Nissen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (January 1, 1984)
ISBN : 8741856066
Knipling 2 by Karen Trend Nissen
This book builds on the work of Karen in her previous book, Knipling.

In this book, she looks at design, including the construction of lace with suggestions on how to design your own lace and how to understand the pattern better. 
What works well?
  • The book is clearly illustrated throughout with clean photos, line drawings and diagrams, some of which are in colour
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Danish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak Danish, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally is available on eBay and secondhand dealers.
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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.
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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 Flowers - Doris Olsen

Publisher : Akacia
ISBN : 9788778471048
Bobbin Lace Flowers by Doris Olsen
Doris Olsen's book is full of big, blowsy flowers that you just have to make.
What works well?
  • ​This book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photos and working diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book provides not just the information on making the lace petals, but also how to assemble the flowers.
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and 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

Idrija Lace - Bridget M Cook & Metka Tratnik

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bridget M Cook Publishing (1999)
Paperback‏ : ‎ 116 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713485590
Idrija Lace by Bridget M Cook & Metka Tratnik
When this book was published in 1999 it brought Idrija Lace to a wider audience for the first time.

Metka Tratnik not only studied at the famous Idrija Lace School in Solveia but is also a teacher there.  Bridget Cook is the author of a number of lace books.  
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What works well?
  • The book has two key sections.
  1. The first is the black and white photo of the piece, along with the pricking and information on the pattern. 
  2. The second part has colour diagrams to take you through the techniques.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Characterised by its swirling trails of tape lace with intricate joins, Idrija lace has recently become the lace to learn. Whilst the front cover piece is eye catching, the more traditional patterns are also found in the book.
  • This book is available direct from Bridget Cook on her website and is far more affordable direct from the author than trying to buy second hand.
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