Step-by-step instructions, carefully graded projects for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire, Braided, Modern, other exquisite laces. 26 patterns including motifs for bookmarks, edgings, inserts, corners, medallions. 229 illustrations, including over 50 3-color stitch diagrams.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of hand-made bobbin lace work, with information on techniques, details on measurements, simple instructions, and a wealth of handy tips. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for the beginner, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Lace”, “Preface”, “Foreword”, “Egyptian Twisted of Plaited Lace”, “Materials”, “General Methods”, “Stitches”, “Torchon Lace”, “Torchon Corners”, “Embroidery Finishings”, “Cluny and Beds-Maltese”, “Honiton Lace”, and “Bucks 'Pointed Ground'”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on lace.

This manual is intended as a primer for the newcomer to bobbin lacemaking, containing information on reading patterns, mounting lace in a variety of ways, and advice on changing the scale of the lace using different grids and a variety of threads.

Here is a collection of 100 traditional patterns for Bucks Point lace, one of the finest laces In England. The diagrams are colour-coded for clarity, and each pattern Is printed in detailed, diagrammatic form. There is one pattern on each page or on adjacent pages with its relevant pricking and an actual-sizee photograph of the completed piece of lace. The number of bobbins and the thread used are also noted. Not only are there 100 traditiooat patterns contained within this book. but the majority have an unusual or interesting feature in their construction not readily observed or pethaps fully appreciated at first glance. Some of the patterns have been sligltly adapted from the original to complement modern threads and all have been painstakingly researched from various museums. Lace makers, from those just starting to the experienced, will find here a wealth of readily understandable patterns at thetr fingertips.

Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking is an instructional book ideal for all ages and skill levels. Readers learn the art and technique of lacemaking and its rich history. Weavers around the world have found it an indispensable guide.

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.