Category: Tape Lace

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

15/7/2022

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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Fiandra a Tre Paia - Diana Dussi

4/10/2021

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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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75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

29/9/2021

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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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Birds, buttons and Bookmarks - Gillian Dye

1/9/2021

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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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Bobbin Lace Braid - Gilian Dye

1/8/2021

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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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