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Product Identifiers

PublisherSearch Press, The Limited

ISBN-101844481085

ISBN-139781844481088

eBay Product ID (ePID)64063642

Product Key Features

Book TitleBeginner's Guide to Bobbin Lace

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicNeedlework / Lace & Tatting

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorAdrienne Thunder, Gilian Dye

Book SeriesBeginner's Guide to Needlecrafts Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight11 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsA very practical book, and as it progresses from very simple to fairly difficult, I think it would keep one busy for some time! — West Country Embroiderers|9781844481088|, "I think I might not keep my other lacemaking books now, but get out my pillow and bobbins and maybe have a bit more success this time around. Very highly recommended." --MyShelf.com, "I think I might not keep my other lacemaking books now, but get out my pillow and bobbins and maybe have a bit more success this time around. Very highly recommended." —MyShelf.com, "This book explains the methods so clearly that I feel I could possibly attempt a small sample." — Merseyside Embroiderers Guild, A very practical book, and as it progresses from very simple to fairly difficult, I think it would keep one busy for some time! -- West Country Embroiderers|9781844481088|, "I think I might not keep my other lacemaking books now, but get out my pillow and bobbins and maybe have a bit more success this time around. Very highly recommended." -MyShelf.com, "This book explains the methods so clearly that I feel I could possibly attempt a small sample." -Merseyside Embroiderers Guild, "This book explains the methods so clearly that I feel I could possibly attempt a small sample." -- Merseyside Embroiderers Guild, A very practical book, and as it progresses from very simple to fairly difficult, I think it would keep one busy for some time! -West Country Embroiderers|9781844481088|

Dewey Decimal746.222043

Table Of ContentAn extensive techniques section makes lacemaking clear, simple and enjoyable. Five full step-by-step projects with pricking patterns. Gives advice on adding decorative features, beads and tassels. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced lacemakers. A clearly illustrated step-by-step guide to all the stitches and techniques needed to create beautiful bobbin lace. Includes prickings and easy-to-follow photographs showing how to use them. Provides full instructions for a selection of colourful Torchon lace projects using a variety of yarns: a bag, a purse, a scarf and a cushion.

SynopsisExplore the world of Bobbin Lace with this book, which takes you through simple Torchon ground pieces to scarves, purse and bags. 'Bobbin lace may look complicated when you see a pillow set up with dozens of bobbins, but it will seem far less daunting when you realise that only four bobbins (two pairs) are in use at any one time, and there are only two moves twist and cross that you can do.' 'While the basic lace stitches are common to all types of bobbin lace, different lacemaking traditions developed different ways of putting these stitches together. Bruges lace, for example, uses less than a dozen pairs of bobbins and a relatively coarse thread to create curved braids and flower-like motifs which are linked to form the fabric; on the other hand point ground laces, such as Chantilly or Bucks Point, are worked from one end to the other in fine silk or cotton and may need a hundred pairs or more.' An extensive techniques section makes lacemaking clear, simple and enjoyable. Five full step-by-step projects with pricking patterns. Gives advice on adding decorative features, beads and tassels. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced lacemakers. A clearly illustrated step-by-step guide to all the stitches and techniques needed to create beautiful bobbin lace. Includes prickings and easy-to-follow photographs showing how to use them. Provides full instructions for a selection of colourful Torchon lace projects using a variety of yarns: a bag, a purse, a scarf and a cushion., To the uninitiated, a lace pillow set up with dozens of bobbins looks very complicated, but this manual shows the simplicity of the basic moves: only four bobbins are in use at any one time, and there are only two moves--twist and cross. Focusing on Torchon lacemaking techniques (Bruges and Chantilly lace are two other well-known traditions), these lessons begin with small lace bookmarks worked in various designs before progressing to full-scale projects: a purse, a bag, a cushion, and two scarves. All are presented with step-by-step instructions, close-up photos, and a complete set of pricking patterns. Additional material covers techniques for adding beads and tassels and working with such unconventional materials as wire, cable, and thick wool yarn.

LC Classification NumberTT805.B63