Pattern Design for Torchon Lace

Jane Atkinson

ISBN 10: 0713452420 / ISBN 13: 9780713452426

Published by B. T. Batsford, 1987

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Condition Notes: Previous owners' inscription to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over red boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 10¼" x 7¾" (0.7 kg); pp 160; Index; Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs [67]; Colour Photographs [7]; Black & White Drawings [117]; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #173192 ||. Seller Inventory # 173192

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pattern Design for Torchon Lace

Publisher: B. T. Batsford

Publication Date: 1987

Binding: Hardback in Dust Wrapper.

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Many lacemakers are keen to design for themselves, but uncertain how to get started. This book is designed to encourage those who have some lacemaking experience to create new Torchon lace patterns, providing a wealth of ideas to develop this traditional technique. Simple exercises and examples are expanded through the use of unusual grids and colour combinations, using both the familiar and more unexpected threads. Over 60 new patterns are included, and over 180 illustrations. Jane Atkinson provides new sources for design, including Art Deco, Japanese, Russian, Pueblo, African and Celtic patterns, and inspiration drawn from everything from electrical circuits to Venetian glass. The author sets out basic pattern skills in an orderly format, which allows the reader to work at her own pace. Every pattern is intended to be fully workable and can be made into anything from household linens to dress trimmings. The author is a founder member of the Lace Guild and a member of the Lace Society and the Dorset Crafts Guild.