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Bruges flower lace--the world's oldest and most beautiful lace--has never been easier to make. Expert lacemaker and author Veronica Sorenson provides patterns for 35 original pieces as well as 25 classic designs--each complemented by detailed techniques, simple instructions, and valuable advice. Now in paperback and at an attractive pricepoint, this useful guide will encourage lacemakers of all skill levels to re-create dramatic Bruges flower lace in their own homes.
A reference and instructional work this is produced for the lacemaker with a working knowledge of the craft of Bruges flower lace and describes the basic techniques used in the lace - braids, edgings, leaves, scrolls and flowers - and provides explanations on how to make decorative lace pieces.
Total newcomers to lacemaking—or those who simply haven’t made Honiton lace—will find this the perfect introduction to this intricate art. Equipment, preparation, and all the stitches are covered in detail, followed by five patterns designed to teach all the methods used in flat Honiton lace: a basic flower, handkerchief corner motif, flower spray, “trillium” motif and bell flower spray. Plus, there are mounting techniques and information on designing for Honiton lace.
Handy reference of more than 400 lace-related terms (Florentine knots, lappets, spangles, reticella, honiton, Tuscan filet, etc.) plus discussions of the origin, nomenclature, dating, and development of more controversial lace forms. Over 250 illustrations depict such lovely creations as Queen Victoria's wedding veil and the bridal tulle worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill.
What is that lace? How old is it? Has it been made by hand or machine? What would it have been used for? These are the types of questions that this practical guide sets out to answer. Lavishly illustrated, it shows you how to identify the sort of lace that you might find hiding away in drawers and cupboards, or buy at a vintage textile fair. It deals predominantly with the hand-made and machine laces of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics covered include: an introductory survey of the different types of lace, their history and construction; guidelines for a systematic approach to lace identification and advice on cleaning and storage; chapters on the different types of lace: bobbin lace, needlelace, craft laces such as crochet and tatting, machine lace and lace based on tapes and nets. There are exercises on distinguishing similar pieces of lace made using different techniques and there are illustrations of how lace has been used and of some of the tools used in the making. Written by experienced lacemakers, Gilian Dye and Jean Leader, it presents items from their own collections to illuminate and inspire others who wish to know more about this fascinating textile. Lace Identification is a complete guide to the beauty of this stitch craft, and will richly reward all those who study the treasures they may own.