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Characterized by the superb draughtmanship of its patterns and prickings, this book is the result of three years' study and research and brings together 101 of the best and most beautiful torchon lace patterns. After an explanation of the colour-diagram method, which eliminates lengthy technical descriptions, the projects are presented on facing double pages, each spread showing an overall pattern diagram, pattern detail and one or more close-up photographs for each piece. Included is a selection of patterns for working edgings, insertions, corners, bookmarks and medallions, aimed at a wide range of readership from beginners to experienced lacemakers.
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Robin Lewis-Wild, artist and lacemaker, has taught lacemaking and lectured extensively for over 15 years. She has studied lacework in the US, Great Britain and Belgium. Awarded a major architectural commission for TVA and a Georgia NEA grant for contemporary work, she has received international attention for the expansion of traditional techniques to contemporary use.
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- PublisherBatsford
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0713487194
- ISBN 13 9780713487190
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages136
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101 TORCHON PATTERNS: WITH COLOURED TECHNICAL DIAGRAMS.
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Book Description 4to. Pp: xviii, 132. First edition thus. Colour illustrated laminated paper covers with yellow and white text. Fully illustrated with line diagrams and colour photos. Small sticker to rear.ISBN: 9780713487190 A very good copy with fading to spine and creasing at tail of spine. Seller Inventory # C69726
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101 Torchon Patterns
Published by
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(2002)
ISBN 10: 0713487194
ISBN 13: 9780713487190
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Softback Book Condition: Fine. Handwritten instruction page 1 ("use gutterman basting cotton") Characterized by the superb draughtmanship of its patterns and prickings, this book is the result of three years' study and research and brings together 101 of the best and most beautiful torchon lace patterns. After an explanation of the colour-diagram method, which eliminates lengthy technical descriptions, the projects are presented on facing double pages, each spread showing an overall pattern diagram, pattern detail and one or more close-up photographs for each piece. Included is a selection of patterns for working edgings, insertions, corners, bookmarks and medallions, aimed at a wide range of readership from beginners to experienced lacemakers. 132pp. Seller Inventory # 860
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