Category: Mixed Lace

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

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.

This book would suit the adventerous beginner or intermediate lace maker.

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