Category: Reference

29/9/2021 0 Comments

A Wider View - Barry Biggins

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenhill Lace School (1 Jan. 1995)

A Wider View by Barry Biggins
Designs suitable for: Bobbin & Needle Lace, Embroidery & Quilting

Caroline and Barry Biggins were both qualified art teachers and this comes through in both Barry's bobbin painting and their designs in their Honiton lace book - New Patterns in Honiton Lace

This book, self published a few years after their Honiton book shows off Barry's beautiful drawing skills.

What works well?

The drawings are clean and well thought out

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is not a book of patterns, but contains line drawings that could be adapted.
Each drawing comes with a dotted version, but the introduction makes this clear that these are not prickings but suggestions as to dot placements.
This book is currently out of print, but is often available on from online booksellers and on eBay

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30/1/2021 0 Comments

Turning Lace Bobbins - David Springett

Publisher : C & D Springett (1 Sept. 1995)
ISBN-10 : 0951715747
ISBN-13 : 978-0951715741

Turning Lace Bobbins by David Springett
David is one of the bobbin turners who helped with the resurgence of bobbin making in the 1970s and onwards.

This book takes you through every type of bobbin you might want to make including mother and baby and grandmother bobbins.

There are chapters on splicing woods, decorating bobbins and even making miniature bobbins.

What works well?

The step by step photos taking you through the different techniques are outstanding.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Christine & David Springett by buying direct.

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Lace in Fashion from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries - Pat Earnshaw

Publisher : Gorse Publications; 2nd Revised edition (1 Jan. 1985)
ISBN-10 : 0951389130
ISBN-13 : 978-0951389133

Lace in Fashion from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries by Pat Earnshaw
This makes an excellent companion book to Pat's other lace reference book; The Identification of Lace.

The pages burst with black and white illustrations which enhance Pat's narrative.

This is really a book to snuggle up with in bed and enjoy.

What works well?

This book is illustrated throughout with black and white photos along with a scattering of colour plates

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers

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29/1/2021 0 Comments

Lace and Bobbins - T L Huetson

Publisher : David & Charles; New, Subsequent edition (26 Jan. 1984)
ISBN-10 : 0715385402
ISBN-13 : 978-0715385401

Lace and Bobbins by T L Huetson
Originally published in 1973, this book was firmly aimed at the bobbin and lace equipment collectors.

Covering the basic identification of lace and equipment it has a few black and white plates illustrating different

What works well?

The black and white plates of antique bobbins are well done.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book contains no prickings or techniques
This book is out of print, but comes regularly on second hand market places

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20/1/2021 0 Comments

The Identification of Lace - Pat Earnshaw

Publisher : Shire Publications; 3rd Revised edition (9 Oct. 2009)
ISBN-10 : 0747802378
ISBN-13 : 978-0747802372

The Identification of Lace by Pat Earnshaw
First published in 1994, this book has become a valuable resource for lacemakers and collectors who are interested in identifying historical lace.

This book makes a great companion to Pat's other reference book on lace; Lace in Fashion; from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries

What works well?

Fully illustrated throughout with black and white photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print.

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10/1/2021 0 Comments

Designing & Mounting Lace Fans - Christine Springett

Publisher : Self Published

Every lacemaker wants to make a fan leaf at some point.
Christine's book gives clear and simple instructions on how to mount your fan leaf.

In 2019, fan making was added to the Red List, endangered category by the Heritage Craft Association.
At their AGM, they acknowledged that the need for fan sticks by lacemakers was helping to prevent this industry from becoming extinct.

As of 2019, Lacemaking is marked as currently viable, but this is due to interest in learning at an interest level rather than a professional level.

What works well?

This has to be the go to book for anyone wanting to mount a fan leaf

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Christine Springett by buying direct.

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10/1/2021 2 Comments

Threads for Lace - Brenda Paternoster

Publisher : Self Published

Threads for Lace
Brenda Paternoster
Probably one of the most useful books on the market for lacemakers and fibre artists.

Threads for Lace by Brenda Paternoster helps you to find a thread to substitute in patterns.

Great when you don't want to have to buy a new spool and essential when the quoted thread is no longer manufactured.

What works well?

Brenda explains how to take unknown threads and yarns and count the wraps per inch (WPI) so that you can then find a substitute within the book.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The book is now out of print.
Brenda has addendums for any of the previous version in her book on her website.
For more information, visit Brenda's website

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A Manual of Bedfordshire Lace - Pam Robinson

Publisher : Ruth Bean Publishers; 1st Edition (1 April 1985)
ISBN-10 : 0903585200
ISBN-13 : 978-0903585200

A Manual of Bedfordshire Lace
Pam Robinson
If you want to learn the techniques of Bedfordshire Lace this is my favourite book.

The publisher, Ruth Bean, envisioned Margaret Turner's Bedfordshire Lace Patterns to be the follow on book to this.

Pam Robinson also self-published a Point Ground Lace manual a year before.

What works well?

The patterns build on each other as you work through them.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

It has a supplement at the back of the book that lists all the techniques used in the book - you will need this so make sure it's included when you buy.
This book is out of print, but frequently comes up on eBay.

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10/1/2021 0 Comments

The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches - Bridget Cook & Geraldine Stott

Publisher : Batsford Ltd; 2nd Revised edition (24 Feb. 1982)
ISBN-10 : 0713438835
ISBN-13 : 978-0713438833

A great reference book for nearly every British Stitch (and some continental ones) that you will need in your day to day lacemaking.

What works well?

Clear photos of each stitch
Clear instructions
Grid to show set up
Organised by main stitch, then the variants

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book was published before diagrams were commonly used
This book is out of print, but is available on kindle and frequently comes up on eBay.
The kindle version has formatting issues with individual stitches appearing over multiple pages

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A Wider View - Barry Biggins

Turning Lace Bobbins - David Springett

Lace in Fashion from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries - Pat Earnshaw

Lace and Bobbins - T L Huetson

The Identification of Lace - Pat Earnshaw

Designing & Mounting Lace Fans - Christine Springett

Threads for Lace - Brenda Paternoster

A Manual of Bedfordshire Lace - Pam Robinson

The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches - Bridget Cook & Geraldine Stott

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