Category: Ulrike Voelcker

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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24/7/2022 0 Comments

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher : Self Published (1991)

Schmetterlinge by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
This booklet contains 12 different butterfly designs including instructions and working diagrams.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.

This makes a great companion volume to Ulrike's Point Ground; Butterfly and Moth.

What works well?

There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
It is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams.

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 out of print, however it occasionally appears second hand.

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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Hausdrachen - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published

Hausdrachen by Ulrike Lohr
From chameleon to dragons via the Chinese word for Dragon, this is a dragon lover's idea of heaven.

Not for the faint hearted, these are intermediate and above level patterns which have notes supplied but not full instructions.

What works well?

Each pattern is on a folded A2 sheet of paper with notes on the threads, working diagram and pricking.
There are clear working notes in both English & German

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There should be twenty (20) pattern sheets in the box. Check this is correct if buying second hand.
This set is out of print but available through specialist lace book suppliers

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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Kloppeln 7 - Moderne kragenspitzen und kleine bilder / Modern collar tips and small pictures - Ulrike Lohr

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frech-verlag (1984)

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3772409628

Kloppeln 7 - Moderne kragenspitzen und kleine bilder / Modern collar tips and small pictures by Ulrike Lohr
Part of a series of folders with patterns and small booklet published in the early 80s.

This set covers collars, inserts and lace for clothing

What works well?

The patterns are supplied on large sheets of thick paper.
The accompanying book has full colour photos of the finished lace with information on each piece.

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
The prickings are printed on heavy A1 paper and consist of three pages. When buying check that all three are included.
This pattern set is out of print, but is occasionally available from specialist lace book sellers

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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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16/8/2021 0 Comments

Schmuck mit Perlen - Ulrike Voelcker

Publisher : Self Published 2011

Schmuck mit Perlen by Ulrike Voelcker
Jewellery with Pearls
7 earrings, 3 hair clips, 2 brooches
This small A5 booklet has some quick and easy patterns to create earrings, hair clips and brooches in torchon based lace.

As the book is in German, for the non German speaker then this would be for the adventurous beginner.

What works well?

There are clear instructions (in German) on how to approach each pattern
It is well illustrated throughout with colour photos and diagrams.

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 out of print, however a few lace book suppliers in Germany do have copies available.

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7/8/2021 0 Comments

Butterfly and Moth - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Publisher : Self Published

Butterfly and Moth by Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)
Whilst each pattern is accompanied by clear working instructions and diagrams, this book assumes a good competence in Buck Point and point ground techniques.

What works well?

This book is sumptuously illustrated throughout with large colour photos of the butterflies and moths along with large working diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Pipers Silks offer thread packs for these patterns
The large working diagrams come on a separate sheet - check this is included with the book when purchasing second hand.
This book is out of print, however a few lace suppliers do still have copies.
This book very rarely comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
Soft cover, 250mmx200mm, stapled, 74 pages, illustrations in full glorious colour, one butterfly/moth per page at front and back, copious diagrams in black and white, and a sparate A2 sheet of working diagrams for each butterfly/moth.

Definitely not for the beginner or the faint hearted. But superb and details diagrams and instructions for anyone patient enough to follow them. These are actual replicas of real butterflies and moths, and colours chosen accordingly, from Pipers 90 floss silk used in varying multiples of strands.
This is another book I purchased from Kloppelshop in Germany for half price (14 Euros) plus postage at a recent sale they had, and I am delighted with it.

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9/1/2021 4 Comments

Discover, Explore and Master Torchon - Ulrike Voelcker

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Ulrike Voelcker's three volume Torchon tuition is probably the definitive for teaching yourself everything about Torchon lace.

The three volumes are supplied as A4, 4 hole punched sets. You purchase each individually, however, some suppliers offer special offers on them.

Probably the hardest task with these three volumes will be finding a A4 folder for our American friends.

The three volumes cover a number of different elements to build up your understanding and techniques of Torchon lace

Discovering - Blue Book

This covers the basics of lacemaking, including threads, basic stitches & grounds
Most of the prickings use between 15 - 25 pairs
All the prickings are printed in the same size

Exploring - Red Book

This is a collection of prickings for shawls, tablecloths and also a small stitch sampler
Each project introduces new techniques to practice and build on each other

Mastering - Green Book

Introduces further techniques to build on the Discover book.
The final volume has a technique reference for all three books.

What works well?

Exceptionally clear photography
Colour coded diagrams throughout
High quality, clear printing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

There is a technique index, but this is on the last page of volume three so is only available once you purchase this
The English translations are readable, but may need a little thinking to understand the translation.
Some of the prickings need to be enlarged and the information on what percentage is not always obviously placed
Some of the terminology may be different to what you use, in which case, you should look carefully at the stitch diagrams and the use of C & T (cross and twist) to understand the stitch
A few of the techniques such as leaves and tallies are explained, but for those new to the techniques I would recommend watching YouTube videos on these from people such as Louise West.
These books are currently in print and available from most lace suppliers

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Verbindungen - Crossings - Ulrike Voelcker

Schmetterlinge - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Hausdrachen - Ulrike Lohr

Kloppeln 7 - Moderne kragenspitzen und kleine bilder / Modern collar tips and small pictures - Ulrike Lohr

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

Schmuck mit Perlen - Ulrike Voelcker

Butterfly and Moth - Ulrike Lohr (Voelcker)

Discover, Explore and Master Torchon - Ulrike Voelcker

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