Category: Instruction

24/7/2022 0 Comments

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 1 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Publisher : Jean Mary Eke Publishing (2009)
ISBN : 9780956352705

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 1 by Jean Eke and Sandi Woods
The Persephone Connection

Included in this booklet are two patterns, firstly the Pomegranate and secondly a red cardinal which can also be worked in a dark colour to create a blackbird.

Although there are working instructions in this booklet, a good knowledge of Milanese lace is assumed so this is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lacemaker.

At the end of the booklet there is also a recipe for Brussel sprout and Pomegranate salad.

What works well?

The booklet contains not just the two patterns along with working instructions but also historical information on Pomegranates.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This booklet is out of print and is rarely seen.

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A Lace Alphabet in Decorative Braids - Ann Brook

Publisher : Self Published

A Lace Alphabet in Decorative Braids by Ann Brook

The book is divided into three sections:

Abbreviations, letter pages (with working information, right side photo and diagram
Working notes and Instructions for 13 braid designs
26 patterns; one for each letter. Note that the patterns are shown reversed as the lace is worked wrong side up.

Whilst instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Milanese lace is needed and the author recommends Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace (Cook & Stott) along with two books by Read & Kincaid; Milanese Lace: An Introduction and New Braids and Design in Milanese Lace

What works well?

Each letter is supplied with picture of the right side of the lace, information on number of bobbins, thread, reversed pricking.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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Bucks No. 1 - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1984

Bucks No. 1 by Kathy Corbett

As with Kathy's other booklets, published during the 1980s, this focuses on Bucks Point patterns with clear instructions and hand drawn working diagrams.

This selection has a small edging, hankerchief corner and various shapes of motifs.

Whilst instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Bucks Point and lacemaking is needed

What works well?

This book is produced as a photocopy, even so, it is filled with clear typewritten instructions and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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Lace for Keeping - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1988

Lace for Keeping by Kathy Corbett
2 fans, 2 variants of 1 collar, a motif & a Jabot with 2 extra inserts. Original Designs.

This booklet is well thought out and some of the patterns allow you to make variants within them. In addition, there are few extra large, hand drawn diagrams.

As with Kathy's other booklets, published during the 1980s, whilst the instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Bucks Point and lacemaking is needed

What works well?

This book is produced as a photocopy, even so, it is filled with clear typewritten instructions and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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Lace for Giving - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1984

Lace for Giving by Kathy Corbett
Original designs for Pendants, Brooches, Keyrings & Pillboxes with diagrams & instructions.

Mainly Bucks Point, there are two Bedfordshire style flowers sprays along with a snail and a hedgehog in Torchon based lace.

As with Kathy's other booklets, published during the 1980s, whilst the instructions are given to many of the designs, a basic knowledge of Bucks Point and lacemaking is needed

What works well?

This book is produced as a photocopy, even so, it is filled with clear typewritten instructions and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 - Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (22 Sept. 2004)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841672883
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841672882

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
La dentelle Torchon de Cholet by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
The town of Cholet, in France, was renown for it table cloths and linens edged and with insertions of torchon lace.

This book builds on the first volume with full colour photographs and techniques explained through clear black and white diagrams.

The text is in French so this would be aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams, along with colour photos of the finished pieces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
This pattern is out of print.

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Stropkant - Helena Demeyer - Fransens

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Terra Zutphen
ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9062553907

Stropkant by Helena Demeyer - Fransens
Handleiding voor het maken van stropkant met 20 patronen voor brede en grote werkstukken

This book contains instructions for Torchon lace with 20 patterns taking the lacemaker through different techniques.

As this book is in Dutch, for the English speaker, a basic knowledge of patterns would be needed, so it would be suitable for the enthusiastic beginner.

What works well?

Each pattern comes with pricking, diagram, clear black and white photograph and basic guide to the piece.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on two blue sheets of A2 paper, 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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Knipling - Karen Trend Nissen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (1979)
ISBN : 8741842790

Knipling by Karen Trend Nissen
This is the first book in Karen's series on Knipling.

In this book, she looks at the basics of lacemaking from choosing your bobbins and pillow set up to starting your lacemaking and builds to patterns for enthusiastic beginners ready to move to her second book; Knipling 2.

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 second hand dealers.

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Le Guipure du Puy - Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CARPENTIER
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671550
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9782841671557

Le Guipure du Puy by Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert
As with the other books by Mick Fouriscot, in this series, it is beautifully illustrated and interspersed with the patterns and techniques are antique photos of lacemakers.

This is a well laid out and illustrated book.

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this book is in French this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
This pattern is still in print.

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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.

The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
The final part of the book is dedicated to patterns that grow through increasing complexity.

What works well?