Category: Scarves

16/7/2022 0 Comments

Torchon lace for today - Jennifer Fisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charles Branford / Kangeroo Press
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852195931 / 0949924458
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852195932

Torchon lace for today by Jennifer Fisher
This book was published in the early1980s as an instruction book to take the lacemaker from creating their first pillow to making lace.

Illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings and photos, it also has a few colour plates to illustrate the patterns.

What works well?

There are some good, unique patterns in this book included a cloth edging, Poinsettia, and a shawl.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns in the book are marked on graph paper so care is needed to be taken when photocopying them.
This book is out of print, but regularly appears second hand.

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppelmuster fur schals und tischlaufer / Lace patterns for scarves and table runners - Brigitte Bellon

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184600
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184604

Kloppelmuster fur schals und tischlaufer / Lace patterns for scarves and table runners by Brigitte Bellon
The scarves and table runners in this booklet are a great inspiration for any lacemaker thinking of branching out into scarf making.

The patterns are relatively straightforward Torchon which should be accessible to the confident beginner due to the text being in German.

What works well?

The patterns come with colour photos of the finished lace along with guides as to threads, number of bobbins and finished size.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The booklet is supplied with 2 pattern sheets. When buying second hand, check that these are included
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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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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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Tradition into Creation Book II - Jacqui Barber

Publisher : Jacqui Barber (July 1, 2008)
ISBN-10 : 0955098025
ISBN-13 : 978-0955098024

Tradition into Creation Book II by Jacqui Barber
When Jacqui Barber first published this book, and its companion Tradition into Creation, they were groundbreaking in their use of colour and texture in large scale lacemaking.

The techniques here are bobbin lace, just on a large scale.

What works well?

This book encourages the adventurous lacemaker to think big and rummage in their yarn stash to create some amazing large scale, wearable lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The prickings supplied with the book need to be enlarged on a photocopier in order to create the full sized pattern.
This book has been out of print for some years, however back in print and available for selected lace suppliers

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23/1/2021 0 Comments

Tradition into Creation - Jacqui Barber

Publisher : Jacqui Barber (April 1, 2006)
ISBN-10 : 0955098017
ISBN-13 : 978-0955098017

Tradition into Creation by Jacqui Barber
When Jacqui Barber first published this book, and its companion Tradition into Creation Book 2, they were groundbreaking in their use of colour and texture in large scale lacemaking.
The techniques here are bobbin lace, just on a large scale.

What works well?

This book encourages the adventurous lacemaker to think big and rummage in their yarn stash to create some amazing large scale, wearable lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The prickings supplied with the book need to be enlarged on a photo copier in order to create the full sized pattern.
This book has been out of print for some years, however back in print and available for selected lace suppliers

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9/1/2021 4 Comments

Discover, Explore and Master Torchon - Ulrike Voelcker

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Ulrike Voelcker's three volume Torchon tuition is probably the definitive for teaching yourself everything about Torchon lace.

The three volumes are supplied as A4, 4 hole punched sets. You purchase each individually, however, some suppliers offer special offers on them.

Probably the hardest task with these three volumes will be finding a A4 folder for our American friends.

The three volumes cover a number of different elements to build up your understanding and techniques of Torchon lace

Discovering - Blue Book

This covers the basics of lacemaking, including threads, basic stitches & grounds
Most of the prickings use between 15 - 25 pairs
All the prickings are printed in the same size

Exploring - Red Book

This is a collection of prickings for shawls, tablecloths and also a small stitch sampler
Each project introduces new techniques to practice and build on each other

Mastering - Green Book

Introduces further techniques to build on the Discover book.
The final volume has a technique reference for all three books.

What works well?

Exceptionally clear photography
Colour coded diagrams throughout
High quality, clear printing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There is a technique index, but this is on the last page of volume three so is only available once you purchase this
The English translations are readable, but may need a little thinking to understand the translation.
Some of the prickings need to be enlarged and the information on what percentage is not always obviously placed
Some of the terminology may be different to what you use, in which case, you should look carefully at the stitch diagrams and the use of C & T (cross and twist) to understand the stitch
A few of the techniques such as leaves and tallies are explained, but for those new to the techniques I would recommend watching YouTube videos on these from people such as Louise West.
These books are currently in print and available from most lace suppliers

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Torchon lace for today - Jennifer Fisher

Kloppelmuster fur schals und tischlaufer / Lace patterns for scarves and table runners - Brigitte Bellon

It's a Wrap - the Lace Guild

Tradition into Creation Book II - Jacqui Barber

Tradition into Creation - Jacqui Barber

Discover, Explore and Master Torchon - Ulrike Voelcker

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