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17/9/2022 0 Comments

Heritage Lace Designs - Louise West

Publisher : Louise West (Sep 2022)
ISBN-13 : 978-0995737320

Heritage Lace Designs by Louise West
Inspired by the Erewash Museums Archive
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In 2021, Louise West was one of 5 resident artists at the Legacy of Lace Exhibition, held at the Erewash Museum.

The exhibition was a celebration of the machine lace made by the workers of Erewash.

During the 10 weeks of the project, Louise produced 11 designs. From that project has sprung a truly unique and wonderful book.

Louise has taken these outstanding machine laces and designs and create some beautiful bobbin lace patterns in both Bedfordshire and Buckingham laces, with black & white and full colour imagery through out

Louise provides suggestions and some guidance on how to work these patterns and so, are aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.

What works well?

Louise takes you through how she started with the inspiration image and then created the lace design. This is a unique opportunity to see the creative process
Julie Varo's history of Frank Woodward and his involvement in the Nottingham Lace Industry adds an extra depth to this book.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book available direct from the author or other lace suppliers.

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31/7/2022 0 Comments

Bucks No. 2 - Kathy Corbett

Publisher : Self Published, 1984

Bucks No. 2 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 4 original Bucks Point collars with matching cuffs.

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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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

Publisher : Jean Mary Eke Publishing (2009)
ISBN : 9780956352712

Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 by Jean Eke and Sandi Woods
The Queen Katherine Connection

Firstly, the red cardinal, from Part 1, is shown reworked in dark navy to produce a blackbird and working instructions are given for this. Please be aware that the pattern for the blackbird / red cardinal is not in this booklet.

Included in this booklet are two sets of patterns, firstly the Pomegranate & crown from the front cover and another pomegranate in Milanese and secondly two Bruges Flower lace flower motif patterns.

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

What works well?

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

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The blackbird pricking is not in this booklet, but in part 1
This booklet is out of print and is rarely seen.

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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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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher : Self Published (1991)

Schmetterlinge by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
This booklet contains 12 different butterfly designs including instructions and working diagrams.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.

This makes a great companion volume to Ulrike's Point Ground; Butterfly and Moth.

What works well?

There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
It is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this book is in German this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak German, check out my post on translations
This book is out of print, however it occasionally appears second hand.

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23/7/2022 0 Comments

Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2002)
ISBN : 19013742146

Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book
In 1998, the Lace Guild acquired a large sample book that was used to showcase the lace offered for sale by the Winslow Lace Industry, in Buckinghamshire.

This book is a small sample of patterns from that book, just 10, which are either directly transcribed or adapted.

As these are prickings and photos only, with no instructions, this would be perfect for the adventurous beginner or intermediate lacemaker who is familiar with Torchon lace.

What works well?

Each design contains a black and white photo of the finished lace, pricking, number of pairs and suggested thread.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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22/7/2022 0 Comments

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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22/7/2022 0 Comments

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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22/7/2022 0 Comments

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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22/7/2022 0 Comments

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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Pomegranates in Bobbin Lace Part 2 - Jean Eke and Sandi Woods

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Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

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