The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace - Raie Clare

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dryad P.; 1st edition (24 Jun. 1987)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0852197101
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0852197103

The Dryad Book of Bobbin Lace by Raie Clare
The 1980s saw a slew of books produced on bobbin lace during it's resurgence.

During this period, Dryad created their now 'infamous' bobbin lace kit.  The pillow was, surprisingly, of good quality and the patterns and instructions spurred a number of people to learn.  Whilst the plastic / nylon bobbins may not have been the most glamorous, they helped to make the kit accessible, price wise.

What works well?

• The book gives simple instructions across a number of lace techniques using clear diagrams.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

• The pattern on the front cover is included at the end of the section on Bucks Point
• This book is out of print, but readily available on online book sellers, eBay and through lace suppliers