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Weddings, Christenings & Anniversaries in lace - Bridget M Cook

17/7/2022

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  • 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
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Other books in the series are:
  • Birthdays and Birth Signs
  • Plants and Flowers
  • Special Occasions in lace​
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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Special occasions in lace - Bridget M. Cook

17/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford (1997)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713477911
Special occasions 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 a set of letters in honiton lace.
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Other books in the series are:
  • Birthdays and Birth Signs
  • Plants and Flowers​
  • Wedding, Christenings and Anniversaries.
​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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75 Quick & Easy Bobbin Lace Patterns -Veronica Sorenson

29/9/2021

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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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Lace to Use - Jean Withers

31/7/2021

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad 
ISBN : 0852197381

Lace to Use by Jean Withers
This book contains lace of mixed disciplines.  The aim is to show lace that can be made then added two different items from bridal headdresses to cushions and clothing.
What works well?
  • Illustrated throughout with clear black & white photos and diagrams.
​Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The pattern for the bridal headdress, shown on the front of the book, is included.
  • Although no longer in print, this book comes up frequently on eBay.
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Lace for Special Occasions - Christine Springett

21/1/2021

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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.
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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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    I'm the lace bee and these are my books

    With currently over 400 books and about the same number of individual patterns, I have an enviable library.  So here are some of my books.

    ​You can see all of the titles by opening up the archives or by clicking on the categories which I've used to group by authors, language and lace types.  Want to find a particular book?  Scroll to the top of the page, click on the magnifier glass and type in a title or author.

    I am very grateful to the lace gumnuts of Australia for permission to quote and link their reviews to this site.

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