Scientist. Lacemaker. Mostly a fan of non-fiction and craft related books. I'm thinking of creating a cove of the obscure lace books here...
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This is the catalog that accompanied the Bard Graduate College exhibit of lace in 2022. The items that were displayed are beautifully photographed for this book. There are also scholarly essays about various historical topics related to lace and lace industries.
It is an excellent reference work that I will refer to for years to come.
I wish "started" and "finished" wasn't the only option for reading progress. This is a reference book which I will turn to regularly.
I wish "started" and "finished" wasn't the only option for reading progress. This is a reference book which I will turn to regularly.
This is a very nice book with many helpful features. It has guidance on thread sizes, with an image of the same object done in 9 thread types to give you a sense of the weights of various types.
Patterns are given in diagram form, not detailed text code.
There are good photos of the instructional bits, as well as clear diagrams. The sweet and accessible projects have information on how much thread you will need with a handy thread guide for each project. Has one-shuttle and double-shuttle examples.
Besides typical medallions and table mats and runners, there is a simple scarf, bookmark, necklace, headband, etc. Someday I'm going to wonder where the "sea spray" table runner was, and it's in this book.
This one might be worth purchasing for a beginner.
This is a very nice book with many helpful features. It has guidance on thread sizes, with an image of the same object done in 9 thread types to give you a sense of the weights of various types.
Patterns are given in diagram form, not detailed text code.
There are good photos of the instructional bits, as well as clear diagrams. The sweet and accessible projects have information on how much thread you will need with a handy thread guide for each project. Has one-shuttle and double-shuttle examples.
Besides typical medallions and table mats and runners, there is a simple scarf, bookmark, necklace, headband, etc. Someday I'm going to wonder where the "sea spray" table runner was, and it's in this book.
This one might be worth purchasing for a beginner.
This book focuses on some classic patterns. It's short, gets right to the pattern instructions. Has medallions, edges, insertions. Some of them are the almost Tenerife or sol lace look. Also has rose medallions, butterflies.
Digital copy from Boston Public Library.
This book focuses on some classic patterns. It's short, gets right to the pattern instructions. Has medallions, edges, insertions. Some of them are the almost Tenerife or sol lace look. Also has rose medallions, butterflies.
Digital copy from Boston Public Library.
This book has a lot of helpful history of tatting, and some detailed descriptions of what the goal is for a given stitch. But it is not the best basic book. The images are black and white and not the best resolution [at least in the eBook I got from the Boston Public Library].
There are some cute designs and patterns that might not be that common. But not a "must own".
This book has a lot of helpful history of tatting, and some detailed descriptions of what the goal is for a given stitch. But it is not the best basic book. The images are black and white and not the best resolution [at least in the eBook I got from the Boston Public Library].
There are some cute designs and patterns that might not be that common. But not a "must own".
This book is a reference book that is huge, but a crucial part of my library. It has the extensive details of lace history by a well-respected textile historian. The text is accompanied by high quality photos of lace, and by helpful historical portraits with examples of lace being used in a given period.
It is hard to get. If you find one used for a good price, grab it.
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister--the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf--Daphne Bridgerton. …
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's …
After hearing a discussion of the source books for Bridgerton, I decided I should probably know the underlying original material. It was the kind of soap opera I expected. And that's fine, if you like that. But I watch Bridgerton for the costumes mostly--which is something less well served by the book.
After hearing a discussion of the source books for Bridgerton, I decided I should probably know the underlying original material. It was the kind of soap opera I expected. And that's fine, if you like that. But I watch Bridgerton for the costumes mostly--which is something less well served by the book.
A well-referenced book about silk and other fibers, and their historical use. It also contains …
This book is a deeply researched history of silk and and its historical use, but also has details on features such as loom technology and dye chemistry that are useful for people interested in this fabric and textile history.
A well-referenced book about silk and other fibers, and their historical use. It also contains information on aspects such as …
Explains the essential equipment, materials and techniques to this traditional and beautiful skill, and provides an indispensable guide to all …
Explains the essential equipment, materials and techniques to this traditional and beautiful skill, and provides …
A terrific introduction to Torchon bobbin lace, with excellent photos and detailed step-by-step descriptions. The particular feature of this book that engaged me was the section on adding beads to lace, which I hadn't encountered elsewhere yet. I am now obsessed with beads and making the bracelets with the simple, yet changeable and challenging, pattern for those. In the lace community, you are encouraged to wear your lace to events--but all of my lace was on 18th century clothing replicas and not great for every day. Now I'll have these to wear!
A terrific introduction to Torchon bobbin lace, with excellent photos and detailed step-by-step descriptions. The particular feature of this book that engaged me was the section on adding beads to lace, which I hadn't encountered elsewhere yet. I am now obsessed with beads and making the bracelets with the simple, yet changeable and challenging, pattern for those. In the lace community, you are encouraged to wear your lace to events--but all of my lace was on 18th century clothing replicas and not great for every day. Now I'll have these to wear!
