Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking Revised Edition Contributor(s): Southard, Doris (Author), Southard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486271226 ISBN-13: 9780486271224 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1992 Annotation: Superb guide by accomplished lacemaker enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. History of bobbin lace, materials and supplies, techniques for simple braid, edgings, fans and spiders, rose ground, turning a corner, laces with gimp, laces made on a flat pillow. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Lace & Tatting |
Dewey: 746.222 |
LCCN: 91045332 |
Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 8.43" W x 11.02" (1.37 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Bobbin lace is one of the oldest crafts, dating back to at least the sixteenth century and possibly earlier. During the eighteenth century, bobbin lace design and execution attained the ultimate in beauty and richness. The linen threads were incredibly fine and the consummate skill of the lacemaker wove them into unmatched works of art. |