Category: Instruction

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An Introduction to Bucks Point Lace - Jean Leader

Publisher : The Lace Guild (207)
ISBN : 1 901372 11 1

An Introduction to Bucks Point Lace by Jean Leader
The booklet is illustrated throughout with black and white photos, white line drawings & diagrams

First published in 2001, this book has been in continual print since and is considered to be a great introduction to learning Bucks Point

Jean uses the same clear writing style that has made her Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace.

What works well?

This book is aimed at the absolute beginner and is clearly structured to support the new lacemaker in learning.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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The Small Friendly Spider Book - The Lace Guild

Publisher : A Lace Guild Publication.
ISBN : 978-1-901372-34-2

The Small Friendly Spider Book by The Lace Guild
Subtitled 17 bookmarks
With 17 bookmark patterns, this is an inspiring book for those who want to learn more about spiders in Torchon lace.

Illustrated throughout with colour photos and clear diagrams, this book is clearly aimed at the intermediate lacemaker but would be fun for the adventurous lacemaker who wants to push themselves.

Although not a sequel to this book, The Return of the Spider can be seen as a companion book.

What works well?

This book has a really useful section on how to start a bookmark and how to end one. It offers three different starting methods, three different ends and three ways to create tassel endings as well.
The colour diagrams complement the photos of the finished bookmarks as a number of the samples have been made in multicoloured threads, making it difficult to differentiate the thread workings from the photos.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently available from both the Lace Guild and normal lace suppliers

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Pillow Lace Book 2 by Margaret Hamer

Publisher : Self Published

Pillow Lace Book 2 by Margaret Hamer
Second in a series of books by Margaret Hamer printed in the mid 1970s.

This book moves on to further techniques in the Bedfordshire family of laces, including leaves and trails

What works well?

This very short book is aimed at the beginner, however, it works through the basic stitches and foot side fast and moves straight into plaited laces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Worth picking up from curiosity only as there are a number of the more comprehensive books available for learning without a teacher
This book comes with a page of prickings, you should confirm that it is included with the book before purchasing.
This book is out of print, but comes up regularly on eBay

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Pillow Lace Book 1 - Margaret Hamer

Publisher : Self Published

Pillow Lace Book 1 by Margaret Hamer
First in a series of books by Margaret Hamer printed in the mid 1970s.

This book covers the basic stitches and moves straight into the basics of the Bedfordshire family of laces.

What works well?

This very short book is aimed at the beginner however it works through the basic stitches and foot side fast and moves straight into plaited laces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Worth picking up from curiosity only as there are a number of the more comprehensive books available for learning without a teacher
This book is out of print, but comes up regularly on eBay

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Starting Pillow Lace Part 1 - M Hamer and K Waller

ASIN : B0018LU668
Publisher : M. Hamer (1 Jan. 1986)

Starting Pillow Lace Part 1 by M Hamer and K Waller
This book was published when lacemaking was resurging in the mid 1980s.

Conceived as part of a series. This should not be confused with Margaret Hamer's earlier series of books

What works well?

This very short book is aimed at the total beginner and builds on basic stitches to create the simple picture on the front cover

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Worth picking up from curiosity only as there are a number of the more comprehensive books available for learning without a teacher
The prickings are supplied as a separate pull out sheet - ensure this is included in any copy of the book that you purchase.
This book is out of print, but comes up regularly on eBay

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An Introduction to Torchon Lace - Alison Tolson

Publisher : The Lace Guild (Revised 2016)
ISBN : 1 901372 12 X

An Introduction to Torchon Lace by Alison Tolson
Alison Tolson is mainly known in lacemaking circles for her outstanding painted bobbins but she is also an accomplished lace teacher.

Alison fully revised this booklet in 2016 and included colour photography to enhance the lessons

The aim of this series of booklets from The Lace Guild is to offer beginner's guides that can be followed with our without teacher support

What works well?

This book is aimed at the absolute beginner and is clearly structured to support the new lacemaker in learning.
The booklet is illustrated throughout with colour photos along with black and white line drawings & diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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Honiton: Basic Technical Instruction Book - Joyce Dorsett

Publisher : The Lace Guild (1966)
ISBN : 1 901372 00 6

Honiton: Basic Technical Instruction Book by Joyce Dorsett
This is a perfect book for someone who wants to learn Honiton lace and has an excellent reputation.

The aim of this series of booklets from The Lace Guild is to offer beginner's guides that can be followed with our without teacher support

What works well?

This book takes you through learning Honiton techniques in simple and straight forward stages
Each lesson builds on the previous one to give a clear learning path
The booklet is illustrated throughout with black and white photos, clear line drawings and diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The last three sections of the book contain information and clear diagrams on both filling and basic techniques along with the prickings
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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An Introduction to Milanese Lace - Pat Read

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2008)
ISBN : 978 1 901372 24 3

An Introduction to Milanese Lace by Pat Read
Pat Read is one of the most recognisable names in Milanese lacemaking.

Her other books are now out of print and command exceptionally high prices so this booklet offers lacemakers an accessible to learn Pat's techniques.

The aim of this series of booklets from The Lace Guild is to offer beginner's guides that can be followed with our without teacher support

What works well?

As Milanese lace forms patterns through the movement of the bobbins rather than pins, the photographs in this book really add to the instructions on making these braids.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern shown on the front of the booklet is included as pattern 1.
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

What do other people say?
This booklet has been reviewed by lace gumnuts
Available direct from The Lace Guild (you don’t have to be a member to purchase from them), or from many mail order lace equipment suppliers.
It contains all instructions for getting started, with 4 patterns each fully documented, plus a fifth pattern to experiment with yourself. It includes clear diagram for the braids used in the patterns (8 different braids in all).
Like all the UK Lace Guild Booklets, a wonderful starter.

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An Introduction to Bruges Lace -Jean Hardy

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2009)
ISBN : 978 1 901372 27 4

An Introduction to Bruges Lace by Jean Hardy
Jean Hardy wrote a series of articles on Beginner's Bruges, which first appeared in Lace 88 - 91.

Jean gave the Lace Guild permission to publish these as a booklet.
The aim of this series of booklets from The Lace Guild is to offer beginner's guides that can be followed with our without teacher support

What works well?

The accompanying words to each of the projects are clear and well written.
The booklet is illustrated throughout with black and white photos, clear line drawings and diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The flower basket shown on the introductory page is included in the prickings
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers

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A Manual of Hand-made Bobbin Lace Work - Margaret Maidment

ASIN : B01K0SCHL6
Publisher : Batsford Ltd (1983)

A Manual of Hand-made Bobbin Lace Work by Margaret Maidment
First published in 1931, this is still a great book that covers all the English styles of lace along with history and techniques.

Illustrated with clear black and white photos

Whilst this was originally targeted at beginners, this is really more for the adventurous beginner who wants to add to their library.