Devon Trolly Lace - Carol McFadzean

Publisher : Carol McFadzean; First Edition (26 Jun. 2004)
ISBN-10 : 0954768302
ISBN-13 : 978-0954768300

Devon Trolly Lace by Carol McFadzean
Subtitled : The lost lace of the East Devon Coast
Carol McFadzean's book throws new light on one of Devon's great laces that has lost its place in current memory to its more well known cousin, Honiton.

Its name comes from the Flemish Tolle Kant - which you can read more about here

Devon Trolly lace has a look and feel that is similar to bucks point.  And with its origins being in the Flemish laces, then this isn't surprising.

This book not only contains 40 redrafted patterns, but describes the very interesting history of this lace.

A knowledge of lacemaking is assumed so this is a great book for the confident beginner who wants to branch out in their lacemaking.

Carol is also the author of two other books:

• Devon Trolly Lace Patterns and Lace for Queen Victoria; which acts as a companion volume to this book
• Mrs Treadwin Victorian Lacemaker Designer and Historian; a biography of this interesting historical lace woman.

What works well?

• The history that is explained in this book really augments the patterns meaning

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

• This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers. 
• The Author also has some copies still available and you can contact Carol via the Devon Lace Teachers