Category: Techniques

25/7/2022 0 Comments

Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

Publisher. : Self Published (2022)

Verbindungen - Crossings by Ulrike Voelcker
This book has been divided into two parts.

Part 1 - Crossings
196 different crossing variations are included. Many of them work on the windmill crossing principle and these are indicated in the book with a green cross.

Some of the crossings have sub variants shown as well.

The crossing are illustrated using colour and black and white diagrams to show how to achieve them.

Written notes on the crossings are minimal.

This book assumes a basic knowledge of lacemaking. The instructions for the crossings and exercises are aimed at the confident beginner and above.

Part 2 - Exercises
8 Patterns are included to practice many of the crossing techniques.

Each of the patterns is supplied with a pricking, photographs and a working diagram.

The working diagrams are annotated with which of the crossing variant to use at which point in the workings.

Note that there are no written working instructions for the exercises.

What works well?

The colour and black and white working diagrams make this book visually easy to follow.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There are no instructions for the exercises.
This book is in print.

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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Torchon Lace Patterns - Henk Hardeman

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition (27 Nov. 1986)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713448784
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713448788

Torchon Lace Patterns by Henk Hardeman
40 patterns with tear-out prickings

Information is given on the number of pairs and suggested thread. Some information is provided on some of the techniques used, but a working knowledge of torchon lace is assumed.

Henk also published a second volume in the same format on Bucks Point lace.

What works well?

There are clear line diagrams showing stitch formations
The black and white line drawings are clear and straight forward to follow

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but is occasionally available on eBay and through lace suppliers.

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Stropkant - Helena Demeyer - Fransens

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uitgeverij Terra Zutphen
ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9062553907

Stropkant by Helena Demeyer - Fransens
Handleiding voor het maken van stropkant met 20 patronen voor brede en grote werkstukken

This book contains instructions for Torchon lace with 20 patterns taking the lacemaker through different techniques.

As this book is in Dutch, for the English speaker, a basic knowledge of patterns would be needed, so it would be suitable for the enthusiastic beginner.

What works well?

Each pattern comes with pricking, diagram, clear black and white photograph and basic guide to the piece.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The patterns for this book are supplied on two blue sheets of A2 paper, do check that these are complete when buying.
Although this pack is printed in Dutch, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay

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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Knipling - Karen Trend Nissen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (1979)
ISBN : 8741842790

Knipling by Karen Trend Nissen
This is the first book in Karen's series on Knipling.

In this book, she looks at the basics of lacemaking from choosing your bobbins and pillow set up to starting your lacemaking and builds to patterns for enthusiastic beginners ready to move to her second book; Knipling 2.

What works well?

The book is clearly illustrated throughout with clean photos, line drawings and diagrams, some of which are in colour

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 Danish, check out my post on translations
This book is out of print, but occasionally is available on eBay and second hand dealers.

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Le Guipure du Puy - Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CARPENTIER
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841671550
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9782841671557

Le Guipure du Puy by Mick Fouriscot & Nathalie Hubert
As with the other books by Mick Fouriscot, in this series, it is beautifully illustrated and interspersed with the patterns and techniques are antique photos of lacemakers.

This is a well laid out and illustrated book.

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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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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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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Grunde mit System - Uta Ulrich

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbara Fey Verlag
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3925184082
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3925184086
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.6 x 1.8 x 27.9 cm

Grunde mit System by Uta Ulrich
Uta's has compiled a comprehensive guide to 448 grounds. Each of the samples was made using the same number of bobbins and thread on the same grid, so that they can be compared.

Each of the grounds has comes with basic info on how to work it along with full working diagrams.

What works well?

There is a full index of the grounds at the end of the book using English, French, Swedish, Danish, Dutch and Italian.
At the start of the book is a grid to allow you to design your own grounds.

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 German, check out my post on translations
This book is in print

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Colour : What Now? - Jean Horne

Publisher : Self Published

Colour : What Now? by Jean Horne
Jean Horne was the founder of the Witwatersrand Lace Guild, South Africa, in the 1980s.

She published this small volume along with it's companion Colour: Why not? to encourage the use of colour in lacemaking and help to encourage lace into the 21st Century.

Jean builds on her first volume and introduces using wire and leaves into her colour guide

What works well?

Jean goes carefully through how to use colour in lace and it's effect on the finished pieces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This booklet is out of print.

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Colour : Why not? - Jean Horne

Publisher : Self Published

Colour : Why not? by Jean Horne
Jean Horne was the founder of the Witwatersrand Lace Guild, South Africa, in the 1980s.

She published this small volume along with it's companion Colour: What now? to encourage the use of colour in lacemaking and help to encourage lace into the 21st Century.

Jean goes through how to use colour effectively and how to choose your colours and plan how to use them

What works well?

Jean goes carefully through how to use colour in torchon lace and it's effect on the finished pieces.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This booklet is out of print.

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El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

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