Category: Patterns

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Let's Make Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti; 2nd edition (1 Jan. 1989)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519992235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519992235

Let's Make Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplatkaamme

Once again, this book is filled with Eeva-Liisa's beautiful and quirky designs from lace tiaras to a couple getting married.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The front picture of a lacemaker is included in the patterns in this book
The book is filled with clear black and white illustrations.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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Roses in Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Musta Aukko; 2nd Revised edition (1 May 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9529045654
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9529045655

Roses in Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Ruusuja nyplaten
Rosen in Kloeppelspitze
Whilst the title of this book is about Roses, there are far more themes covered here, including a pattern for a VW Beetle. The book is filled once again, with her beautiful and quirky designs.

This book is aimed at the competent beginner and above.

What works well?

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Risteen Kirjapaino Ky Riste; 2. painos (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519930590
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519930596

Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplattya Pitsia (Finnish)

This book is in both English and Finnish and filled with the beautiful and quirky patterns that we associate with Eeva-Liisa, including both church altar laces and pictorial pieces covering a wide variety of themes from nature of religion.

Whilst there is a small amount of technique shown in this book, the level of the pieces is varied so there is something for all competencies.

What works well?

There are a number of pieces in this book with a lace theme, including the piece on the front cover

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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OIDFA Point Ground Lace

Publisher : OIDFA

OIDFA Point Ground Lace
A comparative study

This book is multilingual with side by side translations for English, French and German

Originally printed in 2001, this book has now been reprinted by OIDFA.

This book was produced by the OIDFA 'Point Ground' work group which had lacemakers from 13 countries involved in it and was coordinated by Pamela Nottingham.

What works well?

The book is full of clear black & white and colour working diagrams that use the international colour system
The tables and diagrams create clear comparisons across the different laces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There are few sample patterns at the end of the book to show the differences in lace, but primarily this book is not a pattern book
If you are purchasing the 2001 edition, second hand, please ensure that you have the loose leaf corrections page included
This book is available direct from OIDFA

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De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I - M J Geers-Vermeulen

Publisher : Kantcentrum VZW (1983)

De Techniek van de Kloskant Stropkant deel I by M J Geers-Vermeulen
This book provides a series of increasingly more technical patterns to take the learner through lacemaking

What works well?

The book is full of clear black and white photos along with colour working diagrams that use the international colour system

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There is a set of prickings which may or may not be included with the book - care should be taken confirm whether they are with the book when buying, although the prickings are printed in the book
The prickings in the separate pack are printed on red paper will make photocopying the prickings difficult
Although this pack is printed in Flemish and Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is out of print

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Knipling 2 - Karen Trend Nissen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (January 1, 1984)
ISBN : 8741856066

Knipling 2 by Karen Trend Nissen
This book builds on the work of Karen in her previous book, Knipling.

In this book, she looks at design, including the construction of lace with suggestions on how to design your own lace and how to understand the pattern better.

What works well?

The book is clearly illustrated throughout with clean photos, line drawings and diagrams, some of which are in colour

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 Danish, check out my post on translations
This book is out of print, but occasionally is available on eBay and secondhand dealers.

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Ostern und Fruhling by Brigitte Bellon

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Babara Fay Verlag, Germany; First Edition (1 Jan. 1994)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184864
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184864

Ostern und Fruhling by Brigitte Bellon
Easter & Spring : 25 lace patterns

From covers for your easter eggs, to flowers and butterflies this book has some wonderful patterns, just as you would expect from Brigitte Bellon.

Basic knowledge of techniques is needed to this is aimed at the adventurous begginer.

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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The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace - Raie Clare

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad P.; 1st edition (24 Jun. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852197101
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852197103

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.

What works well?

The book gives simple instructions across a number of lace techniques using clear diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The pattern on the front cover is included at the end of the section on Bucks Point
This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers

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Bobbin Lace Flowers - Doris Olsen

Publisher : Akacia
ISBN : 9788778471048

Bobbin Lace Flowers by Doris Olsen
Doris Olsen's book is full of big, blowsy flowers that you just have to make.

What works well?

This book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photos and working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book provides not just the information on making the lace petals, but also how to assemble the flowers.
This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns - Alexandra Stillwell

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad Press; 1st edition (27 Aug. 1986)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 085219627X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852196274

Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns by Alexandra Stillwell
This book takes you through each of the stages in order to create your own patterns. It is aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.

What works well?

The book takes you through the techniques of drafting your own patterns and adapting patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The table cloth and Edwardian lady picture, on the front cover, are included in the book
This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Alexandra Stillwell by buying direct.