Category: Techniques

17/5/2022 0 Comments

The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Topp (2000)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3772426956

The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende by Ulrike Lohr

Ulrike Lohr / Voelcker is well known for her outstanding bilingual books, especially Discover, Explore & Master Torchon.

This book deals with the ongoing conundrum of lacemakers; how to end a piece of continuous lace.

Ulrike focuses on how to start a piece of lace well, so that ending it will be much easier

What works well?

The use of colour and diagrams throughout make each of the techniques easy to follow when combined with the clear text.
The book contents / index is at the end of the book and is subdivided by lace type.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

As Ulrike says at the start of this book, it's not about 'ingenious, invisible knots, which will never work loose'. It is about working with continuous laces.
This book is available from most lace suppliers.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Risteen Kirjapaino Ky Riste; 2. painos (1 Jan. 1983)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9519930590
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9519930596

Bobbin Lace by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
Nyplattya Pitsia (Finnish)

This book is in both English and Finnish and filled with the beautiful and quirky patterns that we associate with Eeva-Liisa, including both church altar laces and pictorial pieces covering a wide variety of themes from nature of religion.

Whilst there is a small amount of technique shown in this book, the level of the pieces is varied so there is something for all competencies.

What works well?

There are a number of pieces in this book with a lace theme, including the piece on the front cover

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The end of the book has photos of a number of pieces that are not included in the book, but were published separately by the author
This book is out of print and often comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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3/8/2021 0 Comments

Invisible - Martina Wolter-Kampmann

Publisher : Martina Wolter-Kampmann
ISBN : 9783980227964

Invisible by Martina Wolter-Kampmann
Hidden starts and finishes in bobbin lace
Unsichtbar - geknonnt versteckte Anfänge und Endungen in Klöppelspitzen

This comprehensive book covers many different techniques for starting and finishing lace and covers techniques for all levels of lacemaker.

The text is supplied in both German and English

What works well?

This book has clear photos and diagrams throughout which are used to illustrate the techniques shown on the accompanying DVD

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The DVD is an integral part of this book - ensure that it is included with the book when buying.
The videos, on the DVD, are not available online so if you do not have a DVD player, you will not be able access the videos which demonstrate each of the techniques.
There are no patterns included with this book. There is mention in the book that the patterns are from the lace courses run by the author, but it has not been possible to identify how to obtain these patterns.
This book is out of print, but readily available from online booksellers, eBay and lace suppliers

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31/7/2021 0 Comments

Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns - Alexandra Stillwell

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad Press; 1st edition (27 Aug. 1986)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 085219627X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852196274

Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns by Alexandra Stillwell
This book takes you through each of the stages in order to create your own patterns. It is aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.

What works well?

The book takes you through the techniques of drafting your own patterns and adapting patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

The table cloth and Edwardian lady picture, on the front cover, are included in the book
This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Alexandra Stillwell by buying direct.

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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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2/4/2021 0 Comments

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten

Publisher : Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau (17 Mar. 2016)
ISBN-10 : 9783897983090
ISBN-13 : 978-3897983090

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten
This book is one of a series of books published by Buchverlag Fuer Die Frau on lacemaking

What works well?

This small book has a number of small motifs suitable for Easter and Christmas

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Not all the lace shown in the technique section is included in the patterns.
Although this pack is printed in German, translating it should not be an issue - read my post on translations
This book is currently in print

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22/2/2021 0 Comments

Bedfordshire Lace - Jean Leader

Publisher : The Crowood Press Ltd (22 Feb. 2021)
ISBN-10 : 1785008188
ISBN-13 : 978-1785008184

Bedfordshire Lace by Jean Leader
As always, Jean has produced clear, easy to read text that compliments the colour diagrams and photos.

Although designed to stand alone, this would make a fantastic follow up book to Jean's Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace, published by the Lace Guild.

The techniques are grouped at the beginning of the book so that they are easily referenced.

The 26 patterns take you from a very simple plaited circle, with picots through learning leaves and tallies to floral bucks.

Included in the book are the three butterflies on the front cover along with 3 collar patterns.

What works well?

Jean uses colour work at the start of the book to create interesting patterns but also to demonstrate the way that the stitches work through the trails.
Jean shows how to place large patterns onto block pillows in order to make them

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

A number of the patterns need to be enlarged; the percentage for doing this is clearly stated on the prickings.
This book is currently in print and available from online sellers and lace suppliers.

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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Publisher : Kantcentrum, Belgium; First Edition (1 Jan. 1996)

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk by Sonia Vanoosterwijck
The pack consists of a number of elements:

Set 1 - Foreword and historical notes
Set 2 - 8 individual pattern sheets. Each pattern is printed on a separate large folded sheet.
Set 3 - Stapled booklet of techniques

The pack is printed with multilingual text in English, Dutch, German and French.

What works well?

The technique booklet works well, allowing you to look at the elements you need when working with the patterns.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Check that the pack is complete before buying.
This pack is currently out of print. It rarely appears second hand and is worth buying if you can find it at a reasonable price.

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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Dryad Press; 1st edition (28 Oct. 1987)
ISBN-10 : 085219689X
ISBN-13 : 978-0852196892

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
This book compliments Edna's other two books; Bruges Flower Lace and Bruges Flower Lace Patterns.

The concept of the book is to help the lacemaker learn how to design Bruges Flower Lace patterns.

What works well?

Edna Sutton takes you through clearly how to create your own patterns through from concept to realisation.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.

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17/2/2021 0 Comments

Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

Publisher : Batsford (1985)
ISBN-10 : 0713483067
ISBN-13 : 978-0713483062

Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton
Edna Sutton's book was the first English language book published on Bruges flower lace and introduced a whole generation of lacemakers to this floral lace.

Edna Sutton also published two other books; Bruges Flower Lace Patterns and Designing for Bruges Flower Lace.

What works well?

The line drawings and black and white photos show the techniques clearly and compliment the text

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is currently out of print, but is available online booksellers as well as on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.

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The Beginning of the End / Der Anfang vom Ende - Ulrike Lohr

Bobbin Lace - Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti

Invisible - Martina Wolter-Kampmann

Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns - Alexandra Stillwell

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking / Bobbin Lacemaking - Doris Southard

Kloeppeln - ABC Der Handarbeiten

Bedfordshire Lace - Jean Leader

Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk - Sonia Vanoosterwijck

Designing for Bruges Flower Lace - Edna Sutton

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