These two books complement each other, and together provide a better understanding of the principles and techniques of bobbin lace making. Once the rudiments have been mastered, the new lacemaker should be able to follow most of the beginner books, which are available today. It also includes a short history of bobbin lace. This is the best of the beginning bobbin lace books. She takes readers through a series of exercises that build on the basic skills of lace making, and she gives instructions for several small projects.
Extensive diagrams illustrate the clearly-written text.
The author outlines the history of bobbin lace and provides detailed instructions for making your own pillow and bobbins. The final chapter showcases a gallery of Bobbin Lace Designs providing lots of inspiration for bobbin lace projects to come. This book is perhaps the best illustrated bobbin lace book we have. There is a large selection of Torchon, Bedfordshire, Cluny and Bucks Point Lace patterns, which are arranged progressively from relatively simple to highly intricate so even beginners can reap the bounty in this invaluable resource. The clearly written instructions are joined by nearly 300 illustrations, including 79 prickings.