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

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

Publisher  : ​Self Published 

A Lace Alphabet in Decorative Braids by Ann Brook

The book is divided into three sections:

1. ​Abbreviations, letter pages (with working information, right side photo and diagram
2. Working notes and Instructions for 13 braid designs
3. 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

Special occasions in lace edited by Bridget M. Cook
This is part of a set of books published in the 1997s, edited by Bridget Cook with contributions from world-wide lacemakers and designers of the period.  These books draw on different lace types and come with thread suggestions, number of bobbins, international coloured working diagrams and prickings.

The patterns are not supplied with instructions so a working knowledge of the lace type is assumed.

Amongst the patterns in this book are a set of letters in honiton lace.

Decorative Braids for Milanese Lace by Patricia Read, Lucy Kincaid & Jane Read
​Pat Read & Lucy Kincaid's Milanese Lace, An Introduction and New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace have become two of the most indispensable books on Milanese Lace.

As the back cover of this book says, these books have both been out of print for a number of years.  So, Jane, Pat's daughter, has brought together the braids from these two books, along with 40 new braids to produce what will soon be seen as the ultimate Milanese braid reference book.

It needs to be noted that this is not a reprint of the two earlier books and as such, only contains the braids.  It does not contain any patterns.

As this book has been designed to be an Amazon Print on Demand, it is one of the first lace books to be produced this way.  This means that it should be available for a number of years to come and do away with print runs and going out of print.

What works well?

• The black and white photos and diagrams clearly show the braid construction and coupled with the clear wording, this makes it easy to follow and recreate these braids.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

• This book is published as Amazon print on demand.  This means that the book will always be cheaper to buy from Amazon so care should be taken when purchasing from different sources. 
• This book is available on kindle.  Due to the nature of how this book is produced, the kindle version looks exceptionally good and is a good alternative for those who do not want a hard copy of the book.

Milanese Lace, yesterday and today by Barbara Corbet
Mailänder Spitze - gestern und heute

This is an interesting book and one of the few Milanise lace books that is currently in print and widely available.

The patterns on the cover, including the 'maze' are in the book.

What works well?

• The braids in the book are beautifully explained with both line drawings and ICC coloured diagrams.  The use of coloured sections in the diagrams, to show how the braid are made in sections really work well. 

Anything that we need to take into consideration?​​

• This book is available from lace suppliers and bookshops.

The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace by Raie Clare
The 1980s saw a slew of books produced on bobbin lace during it's resurgence.

During this period, Dryad created their now 'infamous' bobbin lace kit.  The pillow was, surprisingly, of good quality and the patterns and instructions spurred a number of people to learn.  Whilst the plastic / nylon bobbins may not have been the most glamorous, they helped to make the kit accessible, price wise.

50 New Milanese Lace Patterns by Patricia Read
This is a book of fantastic patterns to expand the repertoire of Milanese Lace.

This is not a technique book and for anyone looking to start learning Milanese Lace I would recommend that you ​start your Milanese lace journey by using Pat Read's An Introduction to Milanese Lace Book which is published by the Lace Guild.

Milanese Lace - An Introduction by Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid
If there is a 'Bible' for Milanese lace, then this is it. 

​Out of print, but occasionally appearing on online sellers and eBay as second hand, it's worth buying a copy when you see the cost at a reasonable level.

This book is aimed at the taking the lacemaker from beginner to advanced and has patterns and techniques to tempt and enjoy.

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