Category: Torchon

Bookmark Elegance - April Lind

31/7/2022

Publisher : Self Published (1999)

Bookmark Elegance by April Lind
This book contains 6 Torchon lace bookmarks.

Information is provided on number of bobbins and suggested thread.

No instructions are provided, a basic knowledge of lace is assumed. This makes this suitable for the enthusiastic beginner.

What works well?

Each of the bookmarks has repeated patterns, allowing the motifs to consolidate in your mind.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This booklet is out of print

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Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

25/7/2022

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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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Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

23/7/2022

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Publisher : The Lace Guild (2002)
ISBN : 19013742146

Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book
In 1998, the Lace Guild acquired a large sample book that was used to showcase the lace offered for sale by the Winslow Lace Industry, in Buckinghamshire.

This book is a small sample of patterns from that book, just 10, which are either directly transcribed or adapted.

As these are prickings and photos only, with no instructions, this would be perfect for the adventurous beginner or intermediate lacemaker who is familiar with Torchon lace.

What works well?

Each design contains a black and white photo of the finished lace, pricking, number of pairs and suggested thread.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print

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Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

22/7/2022

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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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Torchon Lace Patterns - Henk Hardeman

17/7/2022

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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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