History of Lace

Author: Mrs. Bury Palliser
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486247422
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 673

Book Description
Definitive, profusely illustrated history traces development of lace from earliest times to late 19th century. Laces of Italy, Greece, England, France, Flanders, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, many other lands. Scholarly, erudite treatment of reticella, point de France, Valenciennes, Chantilly, point d'Espagne, host of other varieties. Landmark of 19th-century scholarship revised and enlarged in 1901. 266 illustrations.

The History of Lace

Author: Margaret Simeon
Publisher: London : Staines and Bell
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description

Lace

Author: Anne Kraatz
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description

A Practical Guide to Needle Lace

Author: Jacqueline Peter
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764358692
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The supportive, detailed guide that crafters want for frustration-free learning of all the basics, including core techniques and 40 different patterns.

Bobbin Lace

Author: Brigita Fuhrmann
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486170888
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Modern, step-by-step approach shows how to create every variety of bobbin lace, from the simplest stitches to the most challenging patterns. Suitable for needleworkers at all levels. 279 illustrations.

Knitted Lace of Estonia

Author: Nancy Bush
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 9781596680531
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Combining some of the oldest knitted artifacts in Northern Europe with authentic tips and expert advice, this distinctive guidebook demonstrates a wide range of knitting knowledge. Featuring 14 heirloom-quality projects, this savvy reference includes traditional lace-knitting techniques such as the starburst, twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns. Modern variations on classic methods and adding lace edges are also explored, and photographs from several Estonian museums beautifully illustrate various completed designs. With accessible graphed and written instructions, the projects include Estonian-style shawls, stoles, and scarves.

Pictorial Archive of Lace Designs

Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486319598
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
325 exquisite lace samples depict human and mythical figures, filigree designs of hearts and flowers, and other motifs. Royalty-free designs from elegant borders, edgings, collars, doilies, and more.

The Romance of the Lace Pillow

Author: Thomas Wright
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bobbin lace
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking

Author: Doris Southard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139557
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
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. 249 illustrations. Bibliography.

Victorian Lace Today

Author: Jane Sowerby
Publisher: XRX Books
ISBN: 9781933064109
Category : Knitted lace
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Part project book and part history lesson, this unmatched collection of lace patterns offers techniques for embellishment and edging to shawls and scarves. The 40 projects are deciphered, rewritten, charted, and adapted for modern tools and fibers, and are presented with full-color photos and illustrations of both the works-in-progress and the finished items. Comprehensive information on the tools and techniques of lace knitting helps beginning knitters, and challenging patterns keep experienced and ambitious knitters engaged. Delicate and decorative, the historical lace patterns in this book are adventurous and dynamic.