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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
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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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17/7/2022 0 Comments

Special occasions in lace - Bridget M. Cook

  • 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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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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31/7/2021 0 Comments

Lace to Use - Jean Withers

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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Pattern Emilee by Sally Smiddy
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