In the Cause of English Lace - Catherine Channer and Anne Buck

Publisher : Ruth Bean Publishers; First Edition (7 Dec. 1991)
ISBN-10 : 090358526X
ISBN-13 : 978-0903585262

In the Cause of English Lace by Catherine Channer and Anne Buck
Subtitled; The Life and Work of Catherine C Channer 1874 - 1949
​This book consists of two elements.  

Ann Buck has written a biography of Catherine Channer and has incorporated Catherine Channer's book; Lacemaking in the Midlands, Past and Present.

Catherine Channer promoted English lace and her book, Lacemaking Point Ground has been in and out of print since the early 20th Century.

​Miss Channer designed many pieces of lace including the mythical 'Miss Channer's mat pattern has been fought over lacemakers world wide as a piece of lace that they all yearn to make.  As it has been out of print for over 2 decades, it's rarity has only served to increase it's legend.

What works well?

• The black and white photos beautifully illustrate and compliment the text 

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

• This book contains no prickings.
• This book is out of print, but comes regularly on second hand market places