The Bobbin Lace Manual [Paperback]

Geraldine Stott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1989

Step-by-step instructions, carefully graded projects for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire, Braided, Modern, other exquisite laces. 26 new patterns in all, including eye-catching motifs for bookmarks, edgings, inserts, corners, and medallions. 229 illustrations, including over 50 3-color stitch diagrams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (September 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486261948
• ISBN-13: 978-0486261942
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,531,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Beginner's Manual, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)

I learned how to do bobbin lace solely through this book--with no help from a teacher. It explains the art of lace-making well and simply, from how to wind a bobbin all the way to complicated pattern designing. I have several "beginners" books in my collection, and none are as clear cut as this one.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant little book, June 24, 2000

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Mari Algarín - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)

The book is practical and very easy to follow. The diagrams are clear. The use of color helps to avoid some of the confusion that arises when you first learn the craft and aren't quite sure what to make out of the instructions in front of you, and how it relates to what lies within your hands. Book is full of useful tips and hints.

It includes 27 different patterns: about 7 bookmarks [some of these variations of a theme as the book indicates], 9 apliqués, 4 lace trims, 4 samplers, 3 hankies.

There are wonderful ideas on how to use some of the samplers for table settings or even as photograph frames. An excellent book for beginners.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to a beautiful art, November 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)

This was one of the first books I found when I took up bobbin lace nine years ago. Filled with attractive, simple patterns, clear diagrams, and many helpful hints, this book remains a favorite of mine. This is a wonderful resource, especially if you don't have a teacher. Geraldine Stott is one of the best in the business.