Category: Torchon

31/7/2022 0 Comments

Bookmark Elegance - April Lind

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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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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23/7/2022 0 Comments

Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

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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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

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 - Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Carpentier (22 Sept. 2004)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2841672883
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2841672882

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
La dentelle Torchon de Cholet by Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau
The town of Cholet, in France, was renown for it table cloths and linens edged and with insertions of torchon lace.

This book builds on the first volume with full colour photographs and techniques explained through clear black and white diagrams.

The text is in French so this would be aimed at the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker

What works well?

Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams, along with colour photos of the finished pieces.

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 out of print.

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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

Weddings, Christenings & Anniversaries in lace - Bridget M Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd (5 Mar. 1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 071347789X

Weddings, Christenings & Anniversaries 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 motifs and edgings including honiton alphabet, edgings for a baby's bonnet, horseshoe and a garter

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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Plants & flowers in lace - Bridget M. Cook

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477903

Plants & flowers 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 motifs and edgings including Bruges flower 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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Bookmark Elegance - April Lind

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Torchon Patterns from the Winslow Sample Book

Design Techniques for Modern Lace - Veronica D. Sorenson

Torchon Lace Patterns - Henk Hardeman

La dentelle de Cholet Perfectionnement Volume 2 - Mick Fouriscot & Martine Piveteau

Les faciles au fuseau - Mick Fouriscot & Mylene Salvador

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns - Yusai Fukuyama

Weddings, Christenings & Anniversaries in lace - Bridget M Cook

Plants & flowers in lace - Bridget M. Cook

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