Category: Wedding

29/9/2021 0 Comments

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (30 May 1998)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780713481136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713481136

75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns by Veronica Sorenson

The idea behind this book was that it should use simple techniques and only a small number of bobbins.

The patterns come with basic information on how to approach the working so this is aimed more at the adventurous beginner with a knowledge of basic techniques

What works well?

All of the patterns on the front and back cover are included in the book
The book is filled with clear diagrams and is multi-lingual

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is available on kindle but care should be taken to ensure that you are able to print the patterns out at the correct size.
This book is out of print and occasionally comes up on second hand sites or eBay.

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21/1/2021 0 Comments

Lace for Special Occasions - Christine Springett

Publisher : C & D Springett (11 Nov. 2003)
ISBN-10 : 095171578X
ISBN-13 : 978-0951715789

Lace for Special Occasions by Christine Springett
Christine builds on the work of her Lace for Children of All Ages with this book.

What works well?

Christine Springett goes into great detail to help anyone who is less than confident to make her designs, this includes giving information on how much thread to add to each bobbin

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is still in print and available from the author so do support Christine Springett by buying direct.

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21/1/2021 1 Comment

Torchon Lacemaking - Elizabeth Wade

Publisher : The Crowood Press Ltd; New edition (1996)
ISBN-10 : 1852239794
ISBN-13 : 978-1852239794

Torchon Lacemaking by Elizabeth Wade
Subtitled : A Manual of Techniques
The aim of this book was to take lacemakers from beginner through to intermediate and beyond.

It has chapters on equipment and threads.

What works well?

Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams that compliment the text and prickings

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but is available from most online book outlets

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11/1/2021 0 Comments

A Simply Sparkle Wedding - Jane Lewis & Sally Smiddy

Publisher : Jane Lewis & Sally Smiddy (15 Oct. 2019)
ISBN-10 : 1527244156
ISBN-13 : 978-1527244153

A Simply Sparkle Wedding by Jane Lewis & Sally Smiddy
This sumptuous book offers matching collections of garters, ring pillow and sixpence carriers in torchon and bucks point.

Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photos, Jane and Sally have carefully arranged the key photos for each design in the same way so that you can easily compare one design with another.
This book is one to help you create heirloom pieces. It is worth considering buying this book early in your lacemaking journey so that you can choose a design and work towards gaining the skills to make it.

What works well?

The book is lusciously illustrated throughout with line drawings of the flowers that have inspired each of the patterns.
Large scale black and white working diagrams are included showing set up of the bobbins.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

Whilst this is a book of pattern has clear diagrams and information on adding beads and sequins, it is squarely aimed at the adventurous beginner and above.
This book is sprinkled with wedding facts and fables.
Currently in print, this book is available from a number of lace suppliers.

Pattern Emilee by Sally Smiddy

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