It shows working methods with clear and straightforward descriptions given in systematic progressive stages, and the large number of diagrams will prove extremely useful to all lace workers. This vintage guide contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of as much use to needlework enthusiasts today as when first published, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on lace. Step-by-step instructions, carefully graded projects for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire, Braided, Modern, other exquisite laces. Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace.
Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill. The comprehensive guide provides the lacemaker with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on the techniques which make up this type of lacemaking.
Divided into ten easy-to-follow sections, alternative methods of construction are closely examined and explained. Bridget M. Cook begins with starts and edges, describing the techniques of replacing threads and adding pairs, joinings, sewings, connections and crossings.
Additional information is provided on picots, tallikes and venetian cords, plaits and braids. Other sections look at carrying pairs, raised work, corners, curves and holes, endings, moving work under construction and the mounting of completed lace. Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace will help all lacemakers to increase their repertoire of techniques.
Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. Pages for Needle Lace Pag search Beginners search. Add Photos View All. View All. Bobbinlace Beginners members. Point Ground Laces members. Torchon members. Bobbin made tape laces … members. Pag Needle Lace 8 members. Oya-Bebilla-Turkish-Arme… 5 members. Identification-History members.
Torchon R41 designed by Lorelei Halley. The original was dotted on 8 per inch graph paper. Rainbow Over the Sea. This pattern has no photo because I never made a sample. All have expired copyrights, or were donated by their authors. De Jager-Meezenbroek , L. Posted June 2, File size 2. Note: some pages reduced to fit. Posted December 13, Part 2 : File size Part 3 : File size Part 4 : File size Part 1 is grounds and basics, Part 2 starts with wave and fan motifs.
Part 3 is torchon prickings, part 4 is torchon patterns. Many of these are very simple and suitable for a beginner. Torchon patterns. Note: some pages reduced to fit scanned images provided by Sofi. Posted November 7, Part 1 : File size Part 5 : File size Part 6 : File size Part 7 : File size Part 8 : File size Bobbin tape lace patterns braid lace.
A brief summary of contents of the 8 parts follows. Part 6: patterns part 7: patterns part 8: patterns Jo Edkins site with animated stitches, and a huge number of patterns. Sijthoff, Leiden, 83 pages. Note: from the publication "La Gracieuse". File size 6. Sijthoff, Leiden, 67 pages. Also look for Kristina Koustouraki-Koukoulari. The original is in Greek. The pdf file is kkk-lace. The booklet has some simple tape lace patterns.
Lace making is far too often part of the rigorous following of tradition. And sometimes tradition is not the best way to go. And this is the perspective from which you should approach these patterns.
Another thought about lace making that helped me get better in planning is, look at the pattern like you would look at the maze. You need to figure out the shortest, the most efficient and the most practical way through. You will get patterns in two sizes. You know how it is, some like it smaller — subtle, others like it larger — louder and no one is wrong.
I say make it big enough that everyone can see it without guessing or squinting. Here is a picture of a bag made for my mother, only to be used for two months max. Now, a long time after the bag should be retired and in the middle of summer, Christmas themed bag is still in use. The techniques used in these ornaments are nothing special.
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