Category: Lace Guild

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

30 Years of Lace Design

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Lace Guild
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 901372219
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1901372212

30 Years of Lace Design
A Pattern Book to celebrate The Lace Guild's 30th Anniversary
Issued to coincide with the Lace Guild's 30th Anniversary, the Guild looked through 120 issues of 'Lace' and chose a pattern relevant to that year.

Chosen to showcase many different varieties of lace, many of the patterns were only ever published in Lace.

Examples of adverts are also reproduced to show how suppliers had interacted with lacemakers over the years.

Patterns represent some of our best known designers, along with others who were lacemakers sharing one of the free patterns that they had designed.

What works well?

Filled with black and white photos along with patterns, some diagrams and some instructions / suggestions for working

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire - Pat Rowley

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Lace Guild; 1st Edition (1 Jan. 2000)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1901372081
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1901372083

Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire by Pat Rowley
There are three counties that are at the heart of the East Midlands lacemaking industry. Two have lace styles named after them; Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. The third sometimes gets forgotten and is Northamptonshire.

Pat Rowley wrote this book to coincide with the exhibition held in 1999 of the same name. In it, she looks at the influential people involved in the industry, such as the dealers and the Midland's Lace Association and it's effect on the lacemakers who lived there.

What works well?

Whilst not a pattern book, there are a few redrafted Northamptonshire patterns included in the book

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but appears occasionally in second hand sales.

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6/8/2021 0 Comments

Church Lace Today - Margaret N Jeans

Publisher : The Lace Guild

Church Lace Today by Margaret N Jeans
15 New Designs using Torchon, Beds, Bucks & Honiton Techniques
Margaret has annotated the patterns with where they were finally installed.

Because this book has been written by someone involved in the production of lace for churches, the patterns work well for those purposes.

What works well?

There are very clear illustrations and diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The threads suggested in this book may no longer be available. Threads for lace is an invaluable resource for finding alternative threads.
This book is currently available from both The Lace Guild and lace suppliers. Second hand copies also appear from time to time.

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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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10/2/2021 0 Comments

It's a Wrap - the Lace Guild

Publisher : The Lace Guild (2020)
ISBN : 1901372405

It's a Wrap by the Lace Guild
This new book by the Lace Guild was published late 2020.
It contains a number of different scarves, wraps and motifs patterns across different forms of yarn, including bobbin lace, tatting, crochet and knitting.

The patterns are a mixed level so there is something for most people to try.

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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31/1/2021 0 Comments

Bucks Point Prickings drafted - Kate Riley

Publisher : Lace Guild (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 1901372065
ISBN-13 : 978-1901372069

Bucks Point Prickings drafted by Kate Riley
Subtitled: From samples in the Luton Museum Lace Dealer's Pattern Book

Kate has drafted 59 patterns from the Lace Dealer's Pattern Book in Luton Museum.

Each of the patterns show:

The trued pricking
The original pricking
Black and white diagrams
Black and white photo of the original lace sample

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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22/1/2021 0 Comments

Basic Technical Instruction Book - Book 1 Bedfordshire

Publisher : The Lace Guild (1988)

Basic Technical Instruction Book - Book 1 Bedfordshire
This book was originally published as a workbook for anyone interested in learning Bedfordshire lace.

Barbara Underwood put this book together with help from Vi Bullard.
The patterns are all old traditional patterns.

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print.

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20/1/2021 0 Comments

Silver Threads & Going for Gold - Gilian Dye

Publisher : Lace Guild (1 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 : 1901372103
ISBN-13 : 978-1901372106

Silver Threads & Going for Gold by Gilian Dye
Subtitled: Twenty-Five Years of The Lace Guild
Gilian Dye has written not just a great history of The Lace Guild, but by default, lacemaking in the UK since the late 70s.

What works well?

For anyone who doesn't have easy access to past issues of Lace or The Lace Guild archives, this is a wonderful opportunity to wander through some of the best bits of the history of The Lace Guild.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print.

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19/1/2021 0 Comments

Advanced Bedfordshire Lace Patterns 2 - Ann Day and Margaret Tite

Publisher : Lace Guild (1 Jan. 1996)
ISBN-10 : 1901372014
ISBN-13 : 978-1901372014

Advanced Bedfordshire Lace Patterns 2 by Ann Day and Margaret Tite
This collection of Bedfordshire patterns are reproduced from those in the V&A Museum.
The designs are those of John Sarjeant who was prolific as a lace dealer from the mid 1800s through to his death in 1878.
He is acknowledged as one of the dealers who introduced more floral designs into Bedfordshire lace.

What works well?

The large size of the spiral bound book allows some of the more impressive prickings to be published without breaks

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This contains only prickings and no other information
This book is out of print

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Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

30 Years of Lace Design

Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire - Pat Rowley

Church Lace Today - Margaret N Jeans

The Return of the Spider by The Lace Guild

It's a Wrap - the Lace Guild

Bucks Point Prickings drafted - Kate Riley

Basic Technical Instruction Book - Book 1 Bedfordshire

Silver Threads & Going for Gold - Gilian Dye

Advanced Bedfordshire Lace Patterns 2 - Ann Day and Margaret Tite

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