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25/7/2022 0 Comments

​Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

Publisher. : ​Self Published (2022)
Verbindungen - Crossings by Ulrike Voelcker
​This book has been divided into two parts.

Part 1 - Crossings
196 different crossing variations are included.  Many of them work on the windmill crossing principle and these are indicated in the book with a green cross.

​Some of the crossings have sub variants shown as well.

The crossing are illustrated using colour and black and white diagrams to show how to achieve them. 

​Written notes on the crossings are minimal.
This book assumes a basic knowledge of lacemaking.  The instructions for the crossings and exercises are aimed at the confident beginner and above.
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Part 2 - Exercises
8 Patterns are included to practice many of the crossing techniques. 

Each of the patterns is supplied with a pricking, photographs and a working diagram. 

The working diagrams are annotated with which of the crossing variant to use at which point in the workings.

Note that there are no written working instructions for the exercises.
What works well?
  • The colour and black and white working diagrams make this book visually easy to follow.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • There are no instructions for the exercises.
  • This book is in print.
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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot &  Mylene Salvador

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (20 Jan. 2001)​
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671437
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841671434
Les faciles au fuseau by Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador
Motifs floraux, applications et parures
Easy lace - Floral motifs, appliqués and ornaments

Starting with mixed tape lace designs, the patterns cover floral motifs as outlines.  Moving on, the patterns then move to Jewellery using narrow ribbon to create flowers in the lace.
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​Step by step instructions on how to make lace are included in this book, in french, however the enthusiastic non French speaking lacemaker should be able to tackle these unusual projects
What works well?
  • Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams

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 pattern is still in print.
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17/7/2022 0 Comments

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Nov. 1996)​
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713473703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713473704
100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns by Yusai Fukuyama
​Well known in his home country of Japan for promoting lacemaking, Yusai has also co-authored a Honiton lace book with Elsie Luxton; Honiton Lace, the visual approach.

Using mixed lace techniques, Yusai has created a variety of patterns covering Christmas, zodiac signs, small & large motifs as well as two patterns of ballet dancers (male and female)
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What works well?
  • Clear black and white photos and working diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print but often appears second hand.
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln Zur Weihnachtszeith - Brigitte Bellon

  • Publisher‏  : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184791
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184796
Kloppeln Zur Weihnachtszeith by Brigitte Bellon
Bobbin lace at Christmastime
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Brigitte says in the introduction to this book that the success of her previous book, 'Weihnachtliche Kloppelmotive' showed that there was a need for small Christmasmotives, and this was the result.
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There are great motifs to choose from; masses of star in every shape and form along with Christmas trees, angels, candles and many more.  They are perfect for starching and making tree decorations or adding to Christmas cards.

Basic knowledge of techniques is needed to this is aimed at the adventurous beginner.
What works well?
  • There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each 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 German, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published
  • ISBN  :  9519703632
Bobbin Lace Patterns 1998 by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
​This is a collection of patterns by Eeva-Liisa covering Christmas, Angels, small motifs and even some beautiful tulips.

At the start of the book are two pages on techniques using the patterns, however this is aimed at the enthusiastic intermediate lacemaker.
What works well?
  • The book is illustrated through out with black and white photos along with a couple of colour plates.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally appears second hand
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln - 40 Muster de Grazer Spitze -Emma de Ro

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stocker Leopold Verlag (17 Sept. 2015)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3702015272
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3702015275​
Kloppeln - 40 Muster de Grazer Spitze by Emma de Ro
This book contains 40 patterns based on flowers.  These include motifs, mats and edgings.

Clear instructions are included so this would work well for the confident beginner onwards.
What works well?
  • The book 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.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Kleine Schmuckstucke in Chrysanthe-Technik / Chrysanthemum Technique Small Motifs - Hildegard Glos

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fay, Barbara Verlag (January 1, 2006)
  • ​ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184937
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184932
Kleine Schmuckstucke in Chrysanthe-Technik / Small Motifs in Chrysanthemum Technique by Hildegard Glos
​This book goes through the techniques for this type of lace with clear black and white diagrams.  Using a translation app will help with understanding how to do this type of lace. 

The motifs take you through the different levels and build on the previous one however, a confident lacemaker could easily start on any of the motifs.
​What works well?
  • The book illustrated throughout with colour photos showing step by step how to make these
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 still available.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

July 15th, 2022

  • Publisher‏ : ‎ Buchverlag fur die Frau
  • ​ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3897981935
Ergebirgische Spitzenkunst by Regine Siebdrath
Ergebirgische is the Ore Mountain region in Germany and this pattern pack showcases the style of that regional lace.

The pack contains a number of patterns including Christmas, weddings, jewellery, edgings, letters and the bird panel from the front of the pack.

​These patterns come without instructions so are aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker.
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What works well?
  • This booklet illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black and white diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This pack contains 4 sheets of patterns and a colour booklet.  Ensure that all are present if buying second hand.
  • This pattern pack is in print.
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Kloppeln Naturmotive

  • Publisher‏ : ‎ Buchverlag fur die Frau
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3897984474
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3897984479
Kloppeln Naturmotive
From an apple tree to the season on the front cover of this folder, these patterns are about nature.

These patterns come without instructions so are aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker.
What works well?
  • This booklet illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black and white diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This pack contains 4 sheets of patterns and a colour booklet.  Ensure that all are present if buying second hand.
  • This pattern pack is in print.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Christmas Lace 5 - Jana Novak

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atelier Moravia (205)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8790277120
Christmas Lace 5 by Jana Novak
This multilingual Christmas book covers stars, three dimensional birds and angels to inspire and challenge the lacemaker.

As with all of Jana's books, this comes with extensive notes on each pattern, however it does use some slightly unique ways of working so is for the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker.
What works well?
  • This book illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black and white diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This pattern is out of print, but does appear occasionally second hand
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