Title: A Lace Guide for Makers and Collectors; With a Bibliography and Five-Language Nomenclature, Profusely Illus : With Halftone Plates and Key Designs (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330295803
ISBN 13: 9781330295809
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
Weight: 1164 grams

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Master the art and science of bobbin lace with a thorough, illustrated guide. This practical manual explains how different meshes are woven, how to plan and compare lace designs, and how to identify grounds and fillings. Rich with diagrams, it provides step-by-step guidance and real-world tips for makers and collectors alike.

This edition frames the scope, aims, and methods clearly. It includes an illustrated sampler of lace grounds and fillings, instructions for using tracing cloth, and notes on nomenclature and variations across regions. It also offers a curated bibliography and historical context to deepen understanding of lace as a craft and as a collectible.

Learn the key bobbin lace grounds and fillings, with references to their names and stitches.

Follow practical instructions that connect patterns to finished lace, including tracing techniques.

Explore historical context, terminology, and a bibliography to guide further study.

See detailed illustrations and a comparative sampler to aid identification and planning.

Ideal for readers of textile history and needlework who want a solid, hands-on resource for identifying and creating lace.

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