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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.
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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
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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
4 Comments
Anieta McNabb
12/3/2021 02:29:45 am

How can we purchase these books?

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The Lace Bee link
12/3/2021 09:10:06 am

Hi, these books are available from most lace suppliers. Just contact your local one.

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Richard Port
12/3/2021 02:46:16 am

Please let me know how to purchase this Torchon lace thanks

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thelacebee link
12/3/2021 09:10:39 am

Hi, these books are available from most lace suppliers.

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