Category: Tape Lace

22/7/2022 0 Comments

Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd (5 Oct. 1989)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713460210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713460216

Design Techniques for Modern Lace by Veronica D. Sorenson
There have been a number of lace design books published over the years, however, this was one of the first.

Veronica takes you through taking your inspiration and turning it into a lace pattern, with each chapter building on the previous one.

There are a number of interesting topics covered in the book in particular; Schneeberg lace design, designing crosses, lace and embroidery, use of colour, working with wool, lace from lace and dot to dot design.

What works well?

The book illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams along with a few colour plates showing key designs from the book.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but second hand copies are readily available through online book sellers and lace suppliers.

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (20 Jan. 2001)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671437
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841671434

Les faciles au fuseau by Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador
Motifs floraux, applications et parures
Easy lace - Floral motifs, appliqués and ornaments

Starting with mixed tape lace designs, the patterns cover floral motifs as outlines. Moving on, the patterns then move to Jewellery using narrow ribbon to create flowers in the lace.

Step by step instructions on how to make lace are included in this book, in french, however the enthusiastic non French speaking lacemaker should be able to tackle these unusual projects

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams

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 pattern is still in print.

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (5 Nov. 1996)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713473703
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713473704

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns by Yusai Fukuyama
Well known in his home country of Japan for promoting lacemaking, Yusai has also co-authored a Honiton lace book with Elsie Luxton; Honiton Lace, the visual approach.

Using mixed lace techniques, Yusai has created a variety of patterns covering Christmas, zodiac signs, small & large motifs as well as two patterns of ballet dancers (male and female)

What works well?

Clear black and white photos and working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but often appears second hand.

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Special occasions in lace - Bridget M. Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477911

Special occasions in lace edited by Bridget M. Cook
This is part of a set of books published in the 1997s, edited by Bridget Cook with contributions from world-wide lacemakers and designers of the period. These books draw on different lace types and come with thread suggestions, number of bobbins, international coloured working diagrams and prickings.

The patterns are not supplied with instructions so a working knowledge of the lace type is assumed.

Amongst the patterns in this book are a set of letters in honiton lace.

Other books in the series are:

What works well?

Clear photos and international coloured working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but occasionally appears second hand.

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

Publisher ‏ : ‎ raices
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 848611571X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8486115715

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica by Marina Regueiro
Hinojosa Lace - History & Technique
Simply put, this is the definitive book on Hinojosa lace.

The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
The final part of the book is dedicated to patterns that grow through increasing complexity.

What works well?

This booklet illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print. If you are interested in braid / tape based laces then it worth the investment should you find a copy.

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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Bees, Birds and Butterflies in Lace - Edna Sutton and Mary Moseley

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (5 Sept. 1991)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713463651
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713463651

Bees, Birds and Butterflies in Lace by Edna Sutton and Mary Moseley
For each of the bees, birds and butterflies, the patterns are offered in different lace styles so you can make a bee in Torchon, duchess, Irish or needle lace.

What works well?

The book illustrated thrthroughout with black and white photos and drawing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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4/10/2021 0 Comments

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

Publisher‏ : ‎ Barbara Fay Verlag (2019)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184074
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184079

Fiandra a Tre Paia by Diana Dussi
Fiandra lace originates in Gorizia, in Italy and is very reminicent of Idrija laces with this flowing forms. (This is why I have tagged this book as Idrija in my blog).

This books has 12 beautiful patterns ranging from motifs, edgings and jewellery pieces.

The first half of the book is dedicated to learning the technique with step by step photos showing the techniques.

Each of the languages are shown highliged in different colours:

Italian - green
German - purple
English - orange

What works well?

The step by step guide to the first practice piece in the book are illustrated throughout with colour photos and for the more intricate elements, colour diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but is widely available through both lace suppliers and lace book shops.

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29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques

What works well?

All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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1/9/2021 0 Comments

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published (late 1990s)

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks by Gillian Dye
This booklet is in three sections

Birds
Small motifs for buttons
Selection of bookmarks

The patterns are at different levels so will provide something for most lacemakers. Instructions (although not step by step) are included for each of the patterns.

What works well?

The prickings are supplied on light card, read to prick out and work

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that all the prickings are supplied as often lacemakers have removed the card from the booklet and not replaced the prickings.
This booklet is out of print.

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1/8/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace Braid - Gilian Dye

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (1 July 1979)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713415940
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713415940

Bobbin Lace Braid by Gilian Dye
One of the first books published during the UK revival of bobbin lace of the 1970s / 80s

The definition of 'braid' is a little loose here as it includes anything that makes a continuous length, including Torchon.

What works well?

The lace is clearly illustrated with black and white photos and line drawings.
The patterns for a cat, mouse and butterfly, at the end of the book are particularly sweet.

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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Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

Special occasions in lace - Bridget M. Cook

El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

Bees, Birds and Butterflies in Lace - Edna Sutton and Mary Moseley

Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

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