Category: Tape Lace

13/6/2021 0 Comments

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking - Doris Southard

Publisher : Dover Publications Inc.; New edition (28 Mar. 2003)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486271226
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486271224

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking by Doris Southard
This book covers the basics of lacemaking and is one of the most used in the USA where it was originally and continues to be published.

What works well?

This book has been used by countless lacemakers to learn to make lace.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Doris Southard does not follow the UK and European half stitch of CT, instead she uses TC. This can cause initial confusion for those who have learnt from the book moving to other patterns and care should be taken to familiarise yourself with the notations of any new pattern.
The older, purple covered book with the image of an Elizabethan Lady does not contain the pattern for that lace.
This book is currently in print

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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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3/2/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories I - Lia Looga

Publisher : Tartu 2012
ISBN-13 : 978-9947302161

Bobbin lace jewellery and accessories I by Lia Looga

The first half of this book is filled with full colour photos of the lace which really enhances this book.

There are two pages, in each language, with advice on making the patterns, however this is aimed at adventurous beginner.

What works well?

The book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the lace

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently in print, however, I have only found it available from Kloepplebuch

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2/2/2021 0 Comments

Russian Lace Patterns - Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook

Publisher : Batsford Ltd (5 July 1996)
ISBN-10 : 0713467924
ISBN-13 : 978-0713467925

Russian Lace Patterns by Anna Korableva & Bridget M Cook
This one of the holy grails of lace books and is extremely difficult to find at a reasonable price.

This book contains a number of outstanding pictorial pieces designed by Ann Korableva including her rocking horse along with other patterns such as the lacemakers.

The four pieces, shown on the front cover, are in the book.

What works well?

The black and white photos are often far bigger than the actual lace patterns so these compliment the prickings adding visual information to the patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This is a book of patterns and a knowledge of Russian and / or tape lace is assumed.
This book is out of print. It is very rare and commands exceptionally high prices when available second hand

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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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22/1/2021 0 Comments

Bijoux En Dentelle Aux Fuseaux - Colette Varet

Publisher : CARPENTIER (22 Nov. 2012)
ISBN-13 : 978-2841678013

Bijoux En Dentelle Aux Fuseaux by Colette Varet
Subtitled : en fil de lin, coton, soie .... metal
This book offers something unusual for the adventurous beginner or intermediate lacemaker, these beautiful designs incorporate linen, coton, silk, metallic and metal threads.

What works well?

This book is illustrated with colour photos which really the finished patterns to life
Although written in French (check out my post on translating text), the full colour diagrams will help you work the patterns without instruction

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is in French, you may wish to
This book is currently out of print.

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22/1/2021 0 Comments

Modern Bobbin Lace - Karen Marie Iversen

Publisher : Akacia (3 Oct. 2006)
ISBN-10 : 8778470919
ISBN-13 : 978-8778470911

Modern Bobbin Lace by Karen Marie Iversen
Using a mix of Bedfordshire, Milanese, Torchon and Tape Lace, and mixing in colour, Karen has created some beautiful patterns.

From simple to complex patterns, there is something in this book for the adventurous beginner to intermediate.

What works well?

The use of colour in these patterns creates almost 3D effects, making the lace look more layered that it is.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but still available from most online booksellers as well as lace suppliers and eBay.

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22/1/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Jewellery - Karen Marie Iversen

Publisher : Akacia (1 Oct. 2012)
ISBN-10 : 8778471184
ISBN-13 : 978-8778471185

Bobbin Lace Jewellery by Karen Marie Iversen
Using metallic threads, Karen has produced a vast collection of jewellery pieces for the adventurous beginner through to those more familiar with lace making.

What works well?