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12/2/2021 0 Comments

Flower in Pink & Purple - Alexandra Stillwell

Publisher : Self Published
Flower in Pink & Purple by Alexandra Stillwell
Using two petal shapes, Alexandra helps you create  beautiful flowers.

I've marked this as a beginner pattern as with the clear text and diagrams by Alex, this is a great pattern to try after you have worked through the basics.
What works well?
  • The booklet is illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Alexandra Stillwell 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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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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28/1/2021 0 Comments

Animals for Presents - J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : J J Vandenhorst Kantklosprodukties
ISBN : ​90 6907 0456
Animals for Presents by J J Vandenhorst
This small A7 booklet has 11 patterns included with basic advice on threads and suggestions on hanging pairs to start.
I love the advice that if using a thinner thread, then to 'please adapt pairs'
What works well?
  • The each of the prickings are supplied in 2 sizes with diagrams to show the order of working the parts of the parts of each animal
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • The prickings are supplied on stiff card ready for pricking.  Check that these are included if buying this booklet
  • This booklet is out of print
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28/1/2021 0 Comments

Flower Miniatures - J J Vandenhorst

Publisher : J J Vandenhorst Kantklosprodukties
ISBN : ​90 6907 048 0
Flower Miniatures by J J Vandenhorst
This small A7 booklet has 12 patterns included with basic advice on threads and suggestions on hanging pairs to start.
What works well?
  • The each of the prickings are supplied in 4 sizes 
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • The prickings are supplied on stiff card ready for pricking.  Check that these are included if buying this booklet
  • This booklet is out of print
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28/1/2021 0 Comments

The Little Lace Book of .... by Jean & Mary

Publisher :  Self Published
The Little Lace Book of .... by Jean & Mary
This was a series of little books (A7) that were produced during the late 80s, early 90s.
  • Christenings
    • Patterns for a lace bonnet, hankie bonnet, baby shoes and a bib
  • Flowers
    • Flowers, edgings and insertions
  • Collars
    • Edgings and motifs
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What works well?
  • The booklets are scattered through with poems, rhymes and observations.
Anything that we need to take into consideration? ​
  • This book is out of print
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Nyt i knipling - 5 Julekniplinger tegnet pa PC - Aase Nilsson

Publisher : Self published (2003)
ISBN : 87-988950-2-8
Nyt i knipling - 5 Julekniplinger tegnet pa PC by Aase Nilsson
​This book does use coloured diagrams to explain which stitches are used and there is a legend on page 7 which explains this however the legend is in black and white and in Danish so using an app to translate would be a good choice.
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This book would suit the adventerous beginner or intermediate lace maker.
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What works well?
  • Each pattern has a clear black and white photograph along with a short text of what is needed to be done for the pattern.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Danish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur - Irmgard Scheider

Publisher : Fay, Barbara Verlag (1 Jan. 2009)
ISBN-10 : 3925184708
ISBN-13 : 978-3925184703
36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur by Irmgard Scheider
My copy of this book is the first publication by rosenbeimer and is in a smaller book.
What works well?
  • Each pattern has a clear black and white photograph along with a short text of what is needed to be done for the pattern.
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 French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, but is available from specialist lace book sellers
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Dentelles de Retournac

Publisher : INEDITE (29 Sept. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 2350323188
ISBN-13 : 978-2350323183
Dentelles de Retournac
​​This book has an excellent chapter at the start on the history of these laces.​​
​What works well?
  • The diagrams throughout the book use a consistent colour plan which is explained at the start of the book which teamed with the detailed information on each of the prickings make this a book an excellent way to move forward with these laces
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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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Gekloppelte Fruhlingsmotive - Brigitte Bellon

Publisher : Barbara Fay (1 Aug. 2006)
ISBN-10 : 3925184619
ISBN-13 : 978-3925184611
Gekloppelte Fruhlingsmotive by Brigitte Bellon
Spring Motifs by Brigitte Bellon
​There are very limited instruction notes on only a handful of the patterns so this is aimed at the adventurous beginner 
What works well?
  • This book is illustrated throughout with colour photos of the finished pieces along with working 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
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