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4/10/2021 0 Comments

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbara Fay Verlag (2019)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184074
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184079
Fiandra a Tre Paia by Diana Dussi
Fiandra lace originates in Gorizia, in Italy and is very reminicent of Idrija laces with this flowing forms. (This is why I have tagged this book as Idrija in my blog).

This books has 12 beautiful patterns ranging from motifs, edgings and jewellery pieces.

The first half of the book is dedicated to learning the technique with step by step photos showing the techniques.

Each of the languages are shown highliged in different colours:
  • Italian - green
  • German - purple
  • English - orange​
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What works well?
  • The step by step guide to the first practice piece in the book are illustrated throughout with colour photos and for the more intricate elements, colour diagrams.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is out of print, but is widely available through both lace suppliers and lace book shops.
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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Schmuck mit Perlen - Ulrike Voelcker

Publisher : Self Published 2011
Schmuck mit Perlen by Ulrike Voelcker
Jewellery with Pearls
​7 earrings, 3 hair clips, 2 brooches
​This small A5 booklet has some quick and easy patterns to create earrings, hair clips and brooches in torchon based lace.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.
What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
  • It is well illustrated throughout with colour 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 a few lace book suppliers in Germany do have copies available.
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13/2/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Jewellery - Jennifer MacPherson

Publisher : Jennifer MacPherson (1 Mar. 2012)
ISBN-10 : 0957201206
ISBN-13 : 978-0957201200
Bobbin Lace Jewellery by Jennifer MacPherson
I met Jennifer at the Lace Guild Rally in 2012, just after she launched this book and was lucky enough to see some of her pieces in real life.

​I would definitely suggest this book for the adventurous beginner as Jennifer provides clear instructions and includes the supplementary pack of techniques.

Perhaps this is a great follow on book from Pat Read's An Introduction to Milanese Lace from the Lace Guild
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What works well?
  • This book comes with a supplementary pack which is normally attached to the back cover - check this is included if buying second hand
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Jennifer by buying direct.
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10/2/2021 0 Comments

The Return of the Spider by The Lace Guild

Publisher : The Lace Guild 
ISBN : 1901372375
The Return of the Spider by The Lace Guild
​Whilst not strictly a follow up volume to The Small Friendly Spider, this is definitely a companion book.

Taking the spider theme further, it includes not just bobbin lace patterns, but also a knitting pattern, needle-lace spider and some fun to be had with pipe cleaners.
What works well?
  • The booklet is illustrated throughout with colour photos
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • A number of the prickings for the bobbin lace patterns are included on a separate sheet - do check that this is included with the book when purchasing
  • This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers
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6/2/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories II by Lia Looga

Publisher : Tartu 2014
ISBN : 978-9949-33-815-3
Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories II by Lia Looga
​The first half of this book is filled with full colour photos of the lace which really enhances this book. 

There are two pages, in each language, with advice on making the patterns, however this is aimed at adventurous beginner.

​This book builds on Lia's previous book
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What works well?
  • The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace, including patterns for traditional Estonian belt patterns
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is currently in print and available from lace suppliers
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3/2/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories I - Lia Looga

Publisher : Tartu 2012
ISBN-13 : 978-9947302161
Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories I by Lia Looga
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​The first half of this book is filled with full colour photos of the lace which really enhances this book. 

There are two pages, in each language, with advice on making the patterns, however this is aimed at adventurous beginner.
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What works well?
  • The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is currently in print, however, I have only found it available from Kloepplebuch
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux - Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube

Publisher : DE SAXE (23 Feb. 2017)
ISBN-10 : 2756529052
ISBN-13 : 978-2756529059
Les Couleurs de la Dentelle aux Fuseaux by Caroline Panthier Sabot & Claudine Chanteloube
​Whilst the basic techqniues are shown at the start of the book, this book does require a good knowledge of cluny / bedfordshire technqiues
What works well?
  • The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace
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 book is currently in print and available from most online booksellers and lace suppliers
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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Bijoux et accessoires de mode en dentelle - Martine Piverteau

Publisher : INEDITE (30 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 235032270X
ISBN-13 : 978-2350322704
Bijoux et accessoires de mode en dentelle by Martine Piverteau
This book covers jewellry and fashion accessories in lace.
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​One of the more interesting projects is making lace to cover beads.
It is a companion book to Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard
What works well?
  • Filled with colour illustrations, diagrams and prickings, this book also has details, explanations and guidance on the patterns, for those who do not speak french, these illustrations and diagrams make the patterns accessible to advanced beginners and beyond. 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Although this pack is printed in French, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is still in print and available from online booksellers and lace suppliers
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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee - Magali Demelle Deboudard

Publisher : INEDITE (29 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350322696
ISBN-13 : 978-2350322698
Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard
Subtitled : Bijoux et accessoires
This book focuses on creating lace as accessories from jewellry to a purse, fan to scarf edging
This is a companion book to Dentelle aux fuseaux perlee by Magali Demelle Deboudard
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What works well?
  • Filled with colour illustrations, diagrams and prickings, this book also has details, explanations and guidance on the patterns, for those who do not speak french, these illustrations and diagrams make the patterns accessible to advanced beginners and beyond. 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • Although this pack is printed in French, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
  • This book is still in print and available from online booksellers and lace suppliers
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22/1/2021 0 Comments

Bijoux En Dentelle Aux Fuseaux -  Colette Varet

Publisher : CARPENTIER (22 Nov. 2012)
ISBN-13 : 978-2841678013
Bijoux En Dentelle Aux Fuseaux by Colette Varet
Subtitled : en fil de lin, coton, soie .... metal
This book offers something unusual for the adventurous beginner or intermediate lacemaker, these beautiful designs incorporate linen, coton, silk, metallic and metal threads.
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated with colour photos which really the finished patterns to life
  • Although written in French (check out my post on translating text), the full colour diagrams will help you work the patterns without instruction
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is in French, you may wish to 
  • This book is currently out of print.
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