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1. New Books!
2. Bobbin Lace Manuals and Skills
3. Torchon Lace
4. Bedfordshire, Cluny, Schneeberger, Guipure
5. Bucks Point, Downton, Tönder, Bayeux, Beveran, Chantilly
6. Flanders, Point de Paris, Valenciennes, Mechlin, Binche
7. Springett
8. Free Laces-Honiton, Withof, Bloemwork, Duchesse, Rosaline
9. Milanese, Cantu and Tape Based Lace
10. Russian Lace and Idrija
11. Annick Staes
12. Mixed Technique Pattern Books
13. Needlelace, Tatting, Filet and Tatting
14. Identification, History and Fashion
15. Vera Cockuyt
16. Free Hand Lace
17. Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
18. Martine Bruggeman
19. Christine Merecki

1. New!
Discover, Explore, Master Torchon Lace Ulrike Voelcker	Gold and Silver Edgings Gilian Dye	Elizabethian Lace Gilian Dye	Schneeberger Lace 2004 Lia Baumeister-Jonker	Ajourstickerei I Gisela Brinck
$38.95	$29.95	$26.95	$59.95	$26.95
Everything you ever wanted to know about Torchon this book is written for lacemakers with basic bobbin lace knowledge.  It is an expanding book which will be delivered in 3 parts.  Part I will have 126 pages with 75 prickings and full color diagrams with text in German and English.	New from Gilian Dye, Gold and Silver Edgings is the first of series of books to come on the earliest 16th and 17th laces. This 60 page book has 13 patterns for traditional gold and silver edgings including illustrations of the original lace, worked samples, patterns and diagrams and a bit of history.	Back in stock this book covers a broad range of Elizabethan Lace that includes Cutwork, Reticella, Bobbin Lace, Lacis and Cords, putting this period of lacemaking into perspective.  Patterns and techniques are provided for each style.	Back in stock this  comprehensive book covers all aspects of the technique of Schneeberger, a versatile tape lace that lends itself to new designs.  There are 35 pages of technique followed by 24 patterns both large and small, beginner to advanced.	This introduction to pulled work has instructions and very clear diagrams for 35 different fillings which can used to produce a variety of patterns.
Sterne Christine Mirecki	Maïlander Spitze Christine Mirecki	Patterns Christine Mirecki	Spitze In Farbe (Lace in Color) Christine Mirecki	Spitze Von Einstin Klöppelbriefen Von Heute Christine Mirecki
$26.95	$44.95	$14.95 - $28.95	$34.95	$54.95
Stars, stars, and more stars!  Lots of fun this book features 28 stars in different sizes, colors and techniques.  Each pricking acts as its own diagram making these designs fun and easy to do.	Christine uses Milanese techniques in modern applications for the patterns in this book. Especially nice are the diagrammed Milanese tapes in the beginning of the book.	Click here for all of Christine Mirecki's individual patterns that included schals, scarves, hats, vests and much more.	A delightful book containing 12 silk scarf patterns that are colorful and contemporary.  Torchon is the primary technique used but you would hardly recognize the imaginative applications of this technique!  Each pattern is diagrammed with instructions.  Lot and lots of fun.	Translated Modern Lace Patterns for today from the Günther Catalogue 1909, this book is in English, German and French.  In hardback this 112 page book contains more then 80 patterns inspired by 30 samples from the Günther catalogue.  The patterns are mixed Torchon and Cluny techniques made in colored cotton, linen or silk thread.  Very nice with good technical diagrams.
La dentelle torchon nouvelles créations Martine Piveteau	25 Valencienneskanjes Nora Andries Godelieve Vroom	Flanders Lace II Kumiko Nakazaki	Spitzenrand various	Spitze Im Raum (Peak in the Room) various
$49.95	$24.95	$44.95	$139.95	$109.95
Once again, Martine Piveteau has given us a collection of 20 all new Torchon patterns that include  scarves, edgings with corners, mats, ellipses, circles, stars, hexagons, squares, a fan, a shawl and much more!	Delightful folio of Valenciennes patterns from the 19th and 20th centuries.  Each pattern is diagrammed and the finished lace pictured.  This folio provides the lacemaker with beautiful traditional patterns for this rarely documented lace that are within the scope of lacemakers interested in the French straight laces.	This all new Flanders pattern folio 15 beautiful and fun intermediate level patterns that include Arcs, Accolade, Oak Leaf, Sardines, Three Leaf Clover, Daisies, Juniper, Flowers and Leaves, Orchard, Tulips,  Summer, Ivy, Cup, Butterfly Tulip, and "I'm Waiting for You." Eleven of these patterns are edgings with corners. Each pattern includes a picture of the lace, the pricking and a colored working diagram.	Translated, "Top Edge -often misunderstood", this 337 page book including a CD, examines traditional edgings taken from wider pieces and their reconstructions as stand alone patterns.  Copiously illustrated and diagrammed this book is a treasure trove of of technique and patterns.  Text in German.	This 235 page book is filled with new applications for old techniques with lots of wonderful modern designs interpreted in bobbin lace.  There is a fold out pattern folio in the back which includes many of the designs illustrated in the book.  Lots of fun and inspirational, lacemakers interested in contemporary design will love this book.  Text in German.
Floral Bucks Point Patterns Joyce Syms	Flanders Lace Barbara Corbet	Lampions und Blüten Rosemary Schmuck	Schmuck Mit Perlen Ulrike Voelcker	Mailänder Spitze auf neuen Wegen various
$22.95	$59.95	$26.95	$15.95	$99.95
A 28 page pattern book of floral Bucks Point patterns that include edgings, circular mats, handkerchief borders and motifs.  Proceeds to benefit cancer research.	In English finally an intermediate level Flanders Lace pattern book.  With lots of colored diagrams this book could not be easier to use.	Make 3-dimensional laces that are worked flat then folded to create Chinese lanterns and colorful flowers with Svarowski beads.  Clever, easy and fun!	Quick, flamboyant and easy to make have fun with these patterns that include 7 earrings, 3 hair clips and 2 brooches plus variations.	This best selling 167 page book is an invaluable resource in the techniques of Milanese lace and how they are applied to contemporary designs.  Fully diagrammed and illustrated.  Text in German.
Invisible Martina Wolter-Kampmann	Torchon Lacemaking Jan Tregidgo	Hinojosa Lace History and Technique Mariña Regueiro	Flanders Binche Lace Annick Staes	Contemporary Lace for You Jane Atkinson
$74.95	$39.95	$89.95	$24.00	$64.95
One of the most exciting books to be published in years.  This book is loaded with useful techniques for invisible starts and finishes.  In German and English, if you don’t understand the text then pop the instructional DVD into your computer and see the techniques explained first hand.	A step by step guide to Torchon techniques from essential equipment and materials to advice on adapting and designing your own patterns, joining and mounting. Excellent	In English, Spanish and French this stunning high quality 240 page book is a treasure trove of history, technique and patterns detailing Spain’s Hinojosa Lace. Complete with 65 patterns and 100 spectacular diagrams and graphics the author faithfully recaptures a wonderful old lace tradition.	All new pattern folio of Flanders and Binche designs.  Annick will be teaching, Traditional Binche Lace for all Levels, at this years 2011 Ithaca Lace Day.  In English, Dutch, French and German	Inspirational, this book is packed with instruction on how to design lace, then select and use threads, color and grids. Jane will be teaching, Repeating Patterns in Contemporary Lace at this years 2011 Ithaca Lace Day.
Spinnen, Spinnen, Spinnen Hildegard Glös	Dentelles de Mirecourt	Special Kant Kobe	Quaderni di Aemilia Ars Nipva S1	Merletti e Ricami Italiani Forum 2009
$26.95	$29.95	$49.95	$35.00	$50.00
This designers delight includes a pattern, directions and colored diagrams on how to make 83 different spiders using 4 to 20 pairs.	At last a book on the beautiful 19th century laces of Mirecourt. Beautifully photographed and illustrated each pattern is fully diagrammed in color with technical drawings of specific techniques. Very nice.	A compilation of patterns using mixed techniques from the OIDFA World Lace Congress in Kobe, Japan 2010. This very nice compilation of 18 patterns includes Torchon edgings and circular doilies, Rococo, Binche, Bloomwork, Rosaline, Duchesse, Withof Duchesse, Lille, Contemporary Japanese laces and needlelace.	Using the needlelace techniques of Aemilia Ars, this pattern book features flowers in its designs.  Although the text is in Italian the diagrams and illustrations show the techniques clearly.	This high quality catalogue is from the International Lace and Embroidery Forum of 2009.  Using the theme of wedding lace, this photographic collection represents the work of Italian lacemakers using mixed techniques.  The text is in Italian and English.
Cluny de Brioude Polychrome Odette Arpin	Brugge Kantstad Bruges, City of Laces Martine Bruggeman	An Illustrated History of Lacemaking Alex Stillwell	Kant in Europa Lace in Europe Martine Bruggeman	Bobbin Lace Flowers Doris Olsen
$39.95	$26.95	$46.95	$110.00	$44.95
Finally a book on this stunning guipure lace made with multi-colored leaves.	A general history of lace with Bruges as its center, including an overview of the typical Bruges laces, secular and religious purposes.	If you are looking for the meaning of "twippering" then this is the book for you.  Hundreds of lace words and phrases are explained with technical diagrams making this book a great reference and technical guide.	Explore lace through the context of European history!	Make 18 different colorful 3-dimensional flowers in bobbin lace. Simple to do and beautiful to look at when you are finished.
Mit Rippe und Rolle Ulrike Voelcker	Oracle des Dentelles Claudette and Michel Bouvot	Mille Fleurs Kumiko Nakazaki	Colliers mit Perlen Ulrike Voelcker	Perlencolliers Ulrike Voelcker
$64.95	$28.95	$56.95	$14.95	$14.95
Ulrike Voelcker's new book Mit Rippe und Rolle (Rib and Roll) is spectacular!  This 136 page hardback includes 40 free lace patterns featuring raised and rolled work found in Honiton, Duchesse and Withof laces.  The 40 pages of technical drawings include grounds, fillings and free lace work, will make this book worth adding to your lacemaking library.  Don't miss this opportunity!  In stock and ready to ship.	This is the perfect gift for your lacemaking friends.  This boxed kit of 24 lace cards that can be played as a game 4 different ways while you learn about lace.  In French and English.	A beautiful collection of Binche, Point de Paris, Duchesse and free-design lace patterns personally designed by Kumiko and worked by herself and her students.  The folio includes 18 lace patterns with beautiful flowers for all level lacemakers.  Each design includes a pricking, technical drawing in color and photograph of the finished lace.	Even beginners can work these quick and easy to make necklaces that feature colored threads and beads! Special techniques, described in detail, enable the lacemaker to exchange materials and thread colors. Fun to make, each of the 16 patterns invite interpretation and experimentation that result in a wonderful piece of wearable art to fit every outfit.	Ulrike's first book on necklaces features colored threads and beads and clever techniques that are quick and fun to make.

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2. Beginner's Books, Bobbin Lace Manuals and Skills

An Introduction To Bobbin Lacemaking Rosemary Shepherd	Introduction To Bobbin Lace Making Jean Jagendorf	Beginner's Guide to Bobbin Lace Gillan Dye and Adrienne Thunder	The Beginning of the End Ulrike Löhr	A Manual of Handmade Bobbin Lace Work Margaret Maidment
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$39.95	$12.95	$19.95	$69.95	$22.50
Back in stock, this wonderful beginners book has it all covering the basic techniques of lacemaking, beginning with information on tools and materials, winding bobbins and making pillows. A series of exercises builds basic skills before guiding the student through an excellent and comprehensive section on Torchon.	Have fun learning bobbin lace.  First make the beginners tape where you learn the language of lace.  Then make a lace bobbin in several different designs using your new skills.	All new beginners guide to bobbin lace. By working a series of bookmarks lacemakers learn the fundamentals of bobbin lacemaking that include twist, cross, cloth stitch, half stitch, torchon grounds, spiders and trails. Additional patterns include Torchon edgings for scarves, bags, cushions and more that are worked in color and various fibers.	Here at last, delight in this copious analysis on how to start and end bobbin lace patterns many times invisibly! This title is a "must" in every lacemakers library!	An old how-to standby including Torchon, Beds, Bucks & Honiton w/ old patterns & samplers.
Klöppel-Kurs Ulrike Löhr	Magic Threads Christine Springett	Klöppeln-Handbuch mit 400 Tricks und Kniffen Ulrike Löhr	The Torchon Lace Book Christine Springett	Die Kunst Des Häkelns The Art of Sewings Ulrike Voelcker
$29.95	$14.95	$69.95	$17.95	$15.95
This a great beginners book covering the fundamentals of bobbin lacemaking with colored diagrams and photos. English  Translation $12.95	This booklet explains everything you ever wanted to know about how to start and end a pattern using magic threads. Don't leave home for a workshop without this book!	400 practical skills illustrated and diagrammed. A must have! Out of print. Only 2 copies remaining.	A terrific beginner's book that stands alone, but accompanies the DVD's Torchon 1 and Torchon 2.	Van Sciver Bobbin Lace is pleased to announce this worldwide exclusive. A guide to easy and perfect sewings. Finally a booklet to explain and illustrate the art of sewings in bobbin lace. A must in every lacemakers library. Text in English and German.
Rekonstruktion alter Spitzen Heike Beckeers-Hartle Maria Kilian Claudia Schuster	Les bases de la dentelle au fuseau Mick Fouriscot	The Grammar of Point Ground Ulrike Voelcker	An Introduction To Torchon Alison Tolson	Gründe mit System Uta Ulrich
$29.95	$49.95	$64.95	$12.95	$59.95
This is a useful publication on how to draw prickings from real handmade and machine lace samples including constructing corners and ovals.  Test in English and German	In this book the fundamental and interdisciplinary skills of bobbin lacemaking are illustrated with the goal of having them applied to new designs are patterns. Fully diagrammed with additional technical diagrams guide the lacemaker through skills that apply to all laces.	We are pleased to announce the publication of Ulrike Voelcker's new book on point ground technique. Due in late June this192 page book promises to be a standard on point ground lace and a must in the lacemakers library.	This dandy little book covers beginning bobbin lace, Torchon Lace and drafting Torchon Lace! Patterns include 2 bookmarks, 1 mat, 2 edging and a beginners tape. Good value!	An all new contemporary look at grounds. Uta Ulrich takes her inspiration from tradition and creates a wonderful new reference of 448 grounds including 132 variations on rose grounds! Useful to new and experienced lacemakers each ground is pictured and includes a working diagram and brief instructions. At the end of the book the more common names of the grounds are listed in English, French, Swedish, Danish, Dutch and Italian.

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3. Torchon Lace

The Torchon Lace Book Christine Springett	An Introduction To Torchon Alison Tolson	Lace from the Australian Bush Jenny Rees	La dentelle de Cholet, Vol. 1 Martine Piveteau Mick Fouriscot	La dentelle de Cholet, Vol. 2 Martine Piveteau Mick Fouriscot
$17.95	$12.95	$46.95 (Out of Stock)	$39.95	$39.95
A terrific beginner's book that stands alone, but accompanies the DVD's Torchon 1 and Torchon 2.	This dandy little book covers beginning bobbin lace, Torchon Lace and drafting Torchon Lace! Patterns include 2 bookmarks, 1 mat, 2 edging and a beginners tape. Good value!	Another wonderful publication from our friends down under! This title features designs made in floral Torchon that have been inspired by Australian wildflowers. Beautifully designed and executed each design is offered in multiple formats; ie. edgings with corners, mats, ovals and bookmarks.	Truly lovely Torchon patterns. The authors present over 25 patterns that are fully diagrammed in color, with detailed diagrams of special grounds and techniques. This is a delightful title that is first rate.	If you liked the first volume of this series then you will love this volume of exquisite Torchon patterns as well. The authors present over 25 patterns that are fully diagrammed in color, with detailed diagrams of special grounds and techniques. This is a delightful title that is first rate.
La dentelle torchon (vol. 1) Martine Piveteau	La dentelle torchon (vol. 2) Martine Piveteau	Logarithmic Lace Deborah Robinson	101 Torchon Patterns Robin Lewis	Les Dentelles aux Fuseaux Therese De Dillmont
$54.00	$54.00	$39.95	$26.95	$79.95
A refreshing new pattern book of Torchon patterns. This book has it all; edgings, mats, circular mats, triangle corners and more in all new patterns. High quality, text in French.	Volume 2 of La dentelle torchon is just as nice as volume 1. Lots of really nice innovative patterns with clever interpretations of Torchon prickings using multiple fibers. Patterns include edgings, mats, circular mats, triangle corners and more. Text is in French with clear easy to follow diagrams.	By using logarithmic grids see how Torchon patterns "stretch" out of shape into something similar but interesting.  Throw in a little color and Torchon becomes magic.	If you are looking for lots and lots of Torchon patterns then this is the book for you. Each pattern in diagrammed in color.	Famous in the bobbin lace world this beautiful reprint represents the bobbin lace work of Therese de Dillmont. The patterns which are timeless and traditionally French, come complete with fold out prickings and detailed instructions. Text is in French but easily translated using http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
Wedding Lace Portfolio Louise Colgan	Twenty Bookmarks  The Lace Guild	Torchon Spitzen-Technik  Various	Beginner's Guide to Bobbin Lace Gillan Dye and Adrienne Thunder	Klöppelmuster für Schals und Tischläufer Brigitte Bellon
$15.95	$16.95	$119.95	$19.95	$26.95
4 beautifully designed patterns including wedding garter, edging, hankey & fan with instructions and diagrams.	Using between 16 and 22 pairs, delight in making these easy to do bookmarks in Torchon and Bucks Point. These bookmarks are the perfect gift for your friends and family.	A fabulous 2 piece set analyzing Torchon from an interdisciplinary point of view. There is a comprehensive analysis of Torchon grounds, along with dozens of patterns and diagrams that span a broad spectrum of Torchon techniques. There is a separate pattern pack. Terrific! English Translation of text: $36.95	All new beginners guide to bobbin lace. By working a series of bookmarks lacemakers learn the fundamentals of bobbin lacemaking that include twist, cross, cloth stitch, half stitch, torchon grounds, spiders and trails. Additional patterns include Torchon edgings for scarves, bags, cushions and more that are worked in color and various fibers.	A book of table runners made using clever techniques. These patterns could also be used as scarves.
Rose Brier Bears Betty Braun	Pettersson-Spitzen Nordström	Spinnen, Spinnen, Spinnen Hildegard Glös	Pattern Design for Torchon Lace/CD Jane Atkinson	Color in Torchon - DVD Jean Leader
$22.00	$49.95	$26.95	$29.95	$54.00
Delight in these easy to do ornaments from US lace designer, Betty Braun. Torchon is the technique with bears as the theme. These bobbin lace patterns are designed to be worked in linen and assorted metallics.  Out of print.  Only a few left.	This book is devoted to the history and reconstruction of Pettersson Lace made in the early part of 19th century Sweden.  Each of the 52 patterns show the original lace and comes with a full colored diagram.  In English, German and Swedish.  Very nicely produced this is an important book in the documentation of bobbin lacemaking.	This designers delight includes a pattern, directions and colored diagrams on how to make 83 different spiders using 4 to 20 pairs.	Explore the possibilities of design and color in Torchon using logarithmic grids and inspiration from nature. Available on CD with illustrations in full color. Interactive, with over 100 fully scalable and printable patterns.	Jean Leader shows you how to add color to your Torchon patterns with ease.
Introduction To Charted Bobbin Lace Deborah Robinson	Circles and Squares The Lace Guild	Bobbin Lace for the Dining Table Peter Sørensen	Torchon Patterns various	An Introduction To Torchon Alison Tolson
$18.95	$16.95	$36.00	$6.95	$12.95
Delight in this fresh approach to bobbin lace! Charted Bobbin lace features a square ground that instead of being worked at a 45 degree angle from the footside, it is worked at 90 degrees, giving the appearance of a filet needlelace! Easy to learn and make this technique can be used to interpret any crochet, filet or cross-stitch design in bobbin lace.	This little booklet from the Lace Guild features patterns of circles and squares. This is a nice book for lacemakers looking for intermediate level patterns and are relatively quick and easy to make.	Select from 12 bobbin lace borders in Torchon lace especially designed for table linens.  These Torchon edging with corners can be used for table clothes, runners, napkin edgings and more.  Each pattern is comes with a colored diagram. Use Bockens linen 35/2 in bleached, 1/2 bleached, unbleached or colors, with linen 18/3 as your gimp thread.	Torchon patterns at an affordable price.	This dandy little book covers beginning bobbin lace, Torchon Lace and drafting Torchon Lace! Patterns include 2 bookmarks, 1 mat, 2 edging and a beginners tape. Good value!

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4. Bedfordshire, Cluny, Schneeberger, Guipure

Introducing Traditional Bedfordshire Lace in 20 Lessons	Traditional Bedfordshire Lace	Bedfordshire Lace Patterns by Margaret Turner	Thomas Lester, His Lace and the East Midlands Industry Anne Buck	Bedfordshire Lace Designs from the Sargeant Collection Anita Wilkinson
$39.95	$34.50	$19.50	$29.95	$34.95
Top notch beginners/intermediate book on Beds with diagrams.	The best advanced manual of Beds available with patterns. A must!	A fabulous book of traditional Bedfordshire patterns.	The story of the 19th Century English lace dealers in the East Midland counties focusing on the life and work of Thomas Lester.	Another terrific collection of Bedfordshire lace patterns featuring the Sargeant Collection.  Over 40 pages of prickings and pictures of the finished laces.
Floral Bedfordshire Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof	52 Designs from the Cecil Higgins Gallery	Patterns for Lace at the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, from -- The Thomas Lester Collection Cecil Higgins Art Gallery	Traced Parchment Patterns for Lace Cecil Higgins Art Gallery	A Celebration of Bedfordshire LACE -- The Thomas Lester Collection
$59.95	$22.95	$22.95	$22.95	$29.95
This book begins with a section on techniques followed by 40 all new patterns designed and made in the Lester tradition. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of Lester lace this book will not only be of interest to students of Bedfordshire, but those lacemakers who like to make Honiton, Duchesse and Bucks as well!	This is a collection of 52 designs and patterns from the Cecil Higgins Gallery in Bedford, England. This is a rare opportunity to see the design process of Beds and Bucks patterns. This publication is of special interest to the continuing student of Bucks Point and Bedfordshire laces. Temporarily out of stock until 2013.	Prickings from the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery of Bedfordshire laces. The are no corresponding pictures of the lace to accompany this book, but the patterns are to die for and are at an intermediate/ to advanced level . Temporarily out of stock until 2013.	Prickings from the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery of Bedfordshire laces. The are no corresponding pictures of the lace to accompany this book, but the patterns are to die for and are at an intermediate/ to advanced level . Temporarily out of stock until 2013.	A long awaited and sensational large format catalogue, with descriptions of the Thomas Lester lace from the Cecil Higgins Gallery. Very nice. Temporarily out of stock until 2013.
Prickings from the AV Clark Collection-CD The Lace Guild	Rose Family Sample Book DVD The Lace Guild	Bedfordshire Lace Designs Anita Wilkinson	Bedfordshire Lace Motifs Anita Wilkinson	My Favorite Patterns from Fifty Years of Lacemaking Margarite Tite
$16.95	$32.00	$34.95	$19.95	$19.95
Photographs of 275 prickings of single heads of Bedfordshire and Maltese edgings and insertions.  These can be used to make the lace or to inspire your own designs.	Photographs of 275 prickings of single heads of Bedfordshire and Maltese edgings and insertions.  These can be used to make the lace or to inspire your own designs.	Two new books on Bedfordshire that bring us excellent prickings from museums and teacher's collections adapted by Anita Wilkenson.  This is an invaluable collection of lace patterns available to the student of Bedfordshire and Lester laces.		Margaret Tite's personal collection of lace patterns for students and teachers.
Wiener Spitzen Hartmut Lang	Bijoux aux fuseaux Magali Demelle Déboudard	Schneeberger Klöppelmotive Brigitte Bellon	Nature in Lace Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof	An Introduction To Bedfordshire Lace Jean Leader
$59.95	$49.95	$34.95	$34.95	$14.95
A A group of Viennese lacemakers led by Hartmut Lang have reconstructed patterns from a bobbin lacemaking course taught at the beginning of the 20th century. The book includes 52 guipure and Cluny laces, plus some Torchon and Tape lace, complete with spectacular colored diagrams and pictures of the original and reconstructed laces. This book is beautifully produced and is in English. Very, very nice.	Using as its basis the techniques of guipure lace, this clever book incorporates beads and color in the structure of the lace to produce lace as ornament. Clever and fun. Text in French with color coded diagrams.	At last a pattern book on the popular Schneeberger lace. The book has 40 patterns, mostly for small pieces of lace, each with an illustration, a lace pricking and technical diagrams. Pattern themes include butterflies, hearts, snails, leaves, flowers, Christmas bells, and also some very decorative lace edgings and mats.	Enjoy this 84 page pattern book featuring 20 all new floral Bedfordshire designs by Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof. Whimsical and fun these fun to make patterns feature flowers with geometric guipure grounds.	All the fundamentals in a nutshell! Some pretty patterns too!
Guipure-und Cluny-Spitzen various	Dentelles au Fuseau Cluny Fouriscot and Salvador	Cluny de Brioude Fouriscot & Arpin	Guipure du Puy Mick Fouriscot Nathalie Hubert	La Guipure du Puy Perfectionnement Vol. 2 Nathalie Hubert Mick Fouriscot
$110.00	$32.95	$29.95	$38.00	$32.50
This is a to-die-for book on the Guipure Family of Laces. There are 240 pages of patterns and technical diagrams that would delight any student of Beds, Cluny, Maltese and other guipure bobbin laces. English Translation: $36.95	Technique of Cluny with patterns, diagrams and colored plates.	All colored pattern book of Cluny laces from Brioude. Very nice!	A beautiful pattern book of the lovely guipure lace of du Puy characterized by plaits, petals, and trails.	Volume II including many patterns for this beautiful guipure lace of du Puy characterized by plaits, petals, and trails.
Schneeberger Lace Technique	Schneeberger Lace Patterns	Thistles, Roses and Daffodils Jean Leader
$19.95	$19.95	$16.95
A small manual for this tape based lace.	n accompanying pattern pack for Schneeberger Lace Technique.	A charming pattern book of 4 bookmarks using floral Bedfordshire designs and techniques.  Complete with instructions and technical tips.

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5. Bucks Point, Downton, Tönder, Bayeux, Beveran, Chantilly

Geometrical Bucks Point Alex Stillwell	Flower Grounds in Point Ground Lace, Vol 1 & 2 Sally Barry	Suffolk Lace Nicky Höwener-Townsend	DVD-Intermediate Skills In Bucks Point Lace Jean Leader	Dentelle de Lille du Puy Mick Fortiscot
$59.95	$49.95	$49.95	$79.95	$44.95
The most comprehensive book on the market on geometrical Bucks Point.  Back in stock at a lower price!  Don't miss this opportunity to buy this book at these favorable exchange rates!	This 2 volume includes Flower Ground in Point Ground Lace and More Flower Grounds in Point Ground Lace. The author has created new grounds based on Honeycomb ground, that when look at in the "negative" look like flowers. The second part of the book includes many new point ground patterns.	Nine years of research has gone into this 119 page book on the previously little known history and patterns of the bobbin lace of Suffolk, England. The book is arranged in two parts with the first section devoted to the history, lace, dealers and bobbins belonging to this lace. The second part is devoted to the patterns characteristic of this lace. The author has carefully redrawn, made and diagrammed 38 point ground patterns that have been in the safe keeping of the V&A Museum in London since 1875. This is a must for any student of the English and point ground laces.	Don't miss this fabulous new DVD on Bucks Point. Although the fundamentals are reviewed this comprehensive DVD presumes you already have the basics of Bucks point and picks up at the intermediate level. New techniques include cucumber foot, tallies in point and honeycomb ground, corners, mayflower in honeycomb, starting and finishing a bookmark, gimp fingers, working a hexagon, holes in cloth stitch and headside techniques. This 6 1/2 hour DVD comes with 6 printed pages of patterns and diagrams. There are five patterns that include bookmarks, edgings with corners, a hexagon and circular motif.	A book of 35 patterns point ground patterns from Le Puy, France.  the patterns include edgings, round and oval motifs at the intermediate level
Point Ground Lace Ruth Doepfner- Wettstein	Buckinghamshire Pillow Lace Georgina M. Roberts	Introducing Bucks Point  Jean Leader	Schwarzarbeit Band 2 Ulrike Voelcker	Symphonie en Dentelle Claudette and Michel Bouvot Chantel Hervieux
$56.95	$24.95	$14.95	$69.95	$74.95
Wow! At last a modern manual of point ground lace for beginners and the advanced students of Point Ground laces. This fabulous book of 28 patterns based on Switzerland's traditional point ground lace and it's floral designs includes meticulously drawn large color-coded diagrams.	Georgina M. Roberts wrote this manuscript in 1926 in the hopes that it would preserve the techniques of Bucks Point, but died before it was finished. Edited by Alexandra Still this manuscript has been brought to life as one of the earliest known accounts of the technique of Bucks Point.	All the basics in a nutshell.	Ulrike Voekler has done it again with the publication of this new pattern book on Chantilly Lace. The book is divided into 3 sections: New designs, Reconstructed Laces and Blonde Lace. The patterns are sensational and organized by level of difficulty. We are thrilled to have this wonderful new publication in time for Lace Day 2007 where Ulrike will be teaching this beautiful lace.	Fans of polychrome and blonde lace will love this 172 page pattern book. Beautifully produced in color on high quality paper this book has chapters on Art Nouveau design, color, history and technique including 35 stunning polychrome and blonde lace patterns. All the patterns are included in the book at a 25% reduction. An additional pattern packet is available with the patterns at full working size for $15.00.
Floral Bucks Point Patterns Joyce Symes	The Grammar of Point Ground Ulrike Voelcker	Devon Trolly Lace The Lost Laces of the East Devon Coast Carol McFadzean	Devon Trolly Lace Patterns for Lace for Queen Victoria Carol McFadzean	Point Ground Lace European Network
$22.95	$64.95	$54.95	$49.95	$49.95
A 28 page pattern book of floral Bucks Point patterns that include edgings, circular mats, handkerchief borders and motifs.  Proceeds to benefit cancer research.	This192 page book is a standard on point ground lace and an absolute must for any lacemaker using point ground techniques.  Techniques illustrated in this book can be applied to all your point ground laces.	Back in print, this exciting new title is a result of a lace collection found in 2002 that included 700 lace samples dating back to the 18th century. Carol McFadzean has redrawn and worked 40 of these samples of mostly geometric point ground patterns. A must for the student of point ground laces!	This second book on Devon Trolly Lace concentrates on the lace patterns from the sampler, sachet and work bag sent to Queen Victoria at the beginning of her reign. Carol McFadzean explains that the sampler originally had 69 samples on it, but 5 were selected by the Queen, so 64 in total remain on the sampler and 24 of them have been redrawn and reworked for the first time in over 160 years. Come meet and see Carol McFadzean at the 2008 Ithaca Lace Day where she will be teaching Devon Trolly Lace!	We love this book! In some respects it picks up where the OIDFA Point Ground Study leaves off by studying in much more detail the history and technique of Dentelles et Blondes, Liebenau, Erzgebirge, Point of L'Aquila, Point Ground Lace of Slovenia, and Ret-Fi Lace of Spain. Text in English, French, Spanish, German and Slovensko.
Stil Blütin Ulrike Voelcker	Bucks Point Prickings Kate Riley	Butterfly and Moth Ulrike Löhr	4 x Rond-Beveren Anny Noben-Slegers	Polychrome de Courseulles 9 Modeles Claudette and Michel Bouvot
$59.95	$18.95	$44.95	$34.00	$39.95
Ulrike (Löhr) Voelcker's exciting book features stylized flowers worked with colored silk threads in the point ground tradition of blonde polychrome of Normandy.	59 prickings w/ diagrams selected from Lace Dealers Pattern Book.	This outstanding title from Ulrike Löhr includes 15 new butterfly and moth patterns made in point ground using colored silk floss. These true to life designs are exceptional in design, technique and interpretation. In German and English each design is fully diagrammed with instructions.	A pattern folder that contains the prickings and diagrams in black and white. The folder comes with a CD ROM that contains complete colored diagrams that can be printed out by home computer or in a copy shop to the preferred size.	This exciting pattern book features all new Polychrome Lace patterns. Buy this title along with our expanded color selection of Piper's Floss silk and organzine.
Blondes Chantilly et Caen  Raszewski and Bouvot	Luton Lace Treasury I, II, III and IV Sally Barry	Fine Old Buckinghamshire Lace Patterns Christine Springett	La Dentelle de Bayeux Fouriscot and Salvador	JAGD nach Strich und Faden Ulrike Löhr
$69.95	$36.00 each	$26.95	$29.95	$59.95
Another absolutely beautiful book on Blondes, Chantilly et Caen. Produced on high quality paper this book is lavishly illustrated with colored pictures of the designs of Pierre LANDRY. There is a section on the history and designs with some beautiful patterns in the last section. Text in French.	Four separate books each with 50 selected geometric Bucks Point patterns from the Lace Dealers Pattern Book. Each pattern comes with a pricking, a clear finished picture of the lace and a working diagram.	Super compilation of old Bucks Point lace patterns from the collection of Pope & Sivewright.	Pattern book of Bayeux lace complete with detailed colored diagrams.  Text in French.	Exceptional mixed pattern book including traditional Mechlin, Chantilly, Point de Paris & more!
Lace Australian Wildflowers in Point Ground Elwyn Kenn	Point Ground Patterns from Australia Elwyn Kenn	Chantilly Lia Baumeister	Tonderkniplinger II Inge Wind Skovgaard	Dentelles Du Pays-D'enhaut Ruth Doepfner- Wettstein
$12.95	$12.95	$24.95	$32.00	$44.95
A charming pattern book of new point ground designs.	Another pattern book of new point ground designs.	Technique and patterns for Chantilly lace.	30 Tønder patterns with diagrams. The text is in Danish. There is a small glossary inside the front cover translating keys words in English, German, French and Dutch.	Meticulously diagrammed point ground patterns made in Switzerland for the traditional bonnets of the Pays d'Enhaut.   Although these point ground patterns were originally worked in black the pattern in the book are worked in white for the easy of seeing the detail.

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6. Flanders, Point de Paris, Valenciennes, Mechlin, Binche

Dentelle de Valenciennes Sophie Houpeurt Mollaret	Van speldengrond tot Turnhoutse Kant Nora Andries, Harry de Kok, Luc Huygens, Guido Landuyt, Frienda Sorber, Lieve Vroom	Flandrische Spitze im Aufbruch Various	Blumige Reste aus Flandern das Beste Ulrike Voelcker	Le point de Paris Martine Piveteau
$29.95	Out of Print - Sold Out	$119.95	Out of Print - Sold Out	$39.95
Finally an all new book on the technique of Valenciennes.  although the text is in French the fully colored diagrams showing connections and pattern maps is easy to follow with basic bobbin lacemaking skills	Nothing less then "spectacular" can be used to describe this 208 page high quality book on Belgium's Turnhout Lace which encompasses straight laces made in and around the trade center of Mechlin and Antwerp from the 17th century onward with special emphasis on Paris Lace.  Copiously illustrated with photo's, diagrams, patterns and historical notes this book is a must for any student of the Flemish straight laces.  Available in very limited supplies.  Includes an English translation.	A compilation of new patterns by noted designers and teachers like Anne- Marie Verbeke-Billiet, Ulrike Voelcker, and Gisela Schläfer, are included in this 289 page book of articles and patterns on Flanders Lace. Both traditional and whimsical all the basics techniques and grounds, both new and old, are described by colored diagrams and photo's of the finished lace.	This new title from Ulrike Voelcker is a compilation of new patterns reconstructed from old Flemish laces that are redesigned to form medallions that can be worked quickly with small amounts of thread. Ulrike improves on old techniques to suit modern lacemaking. Thirty different thread recommendations are made with enlargement and reduction calculations already made for you! In English and German	In English, French and Italian this superbly organized 65 page high quality hardback book instructs the lacemaker on the technique of Paris lace. Easy to follow colored diagrams and technical drawings make this text the perfect instructional manual on Paris lace.
Bobijntje! 1 Fumie Kanai	Bobijntje! 2 Fumie Kanai	Bobijntje! 3 Fumie Kanai	Bobijntje! 4 Fumie Kanai	Bobijntje! Japan Fumie Kanai
$39.95	$39.95	$39.95	$39.95	$39.95
Eight Flanders and Binche patterns.  Each pattern comes with a working diagram and picture of the finished lace.	Twenty Flanders original designs featuring the Peacock, Tulip, Seed Leaf, Cyclamen, Flowers, Dancing Couple, Fishes, Snail, Geometric Torchon Squares, The Sun and Phoenix, Cherry Blossom-A Long Awaited Season, Cherry Blossom-The Prime of the Season, Four Leaf Clover and Madonna Mary.	Eight new beautiful Binche patterns featuring the spectacular Gambolling Horses, Carp-Dragon Metamorphosis, Japanese Bush Warbler on Ume Tree, Dancing Monkeys, Bunny, Ducky, Doggy, and Flower Garden. In English, French, Dutch and German.	With her best pattern folio yet, Fumie Kanai has done it again with 19 patterns featuring flowers in Binche, Flanders, Rosaline, and Torchon that include Fern Classic, Fern Peacock, Acanthus, Violet, Florist's Chrysanthemum, Japanese Rose, Cinderella Story, Rose, Lily, Rosa (Pendant/oval), Rose (Pendant/circle) Wreath and Easter Egg.	A folio of 17 all new patterns from Fumie Kanai mostly in the style of Binche.  There are two Rosaline patterns included.  In stock.
Flanders Lace A to Z Kumiko Nagaski	DVD-Flanders Lace Sally Schoenberg	Eisblumen Ulrike Voelcker	Binche II Michael Giusiana	Binche III Michael Giusiana
$49.95	$54.00	$44.95	$74.95	$69.95
This folio of all new Flanders Lace Patterns includes 11 handkerchief patterns and one mat. There is something for everyone in this folio.	This huge 3 disk DVD offers the latest instruction on Flanders Lace. By working three edging patterns Sally Schoenberg teaches the essentials of Flanders Lace including the 5-hole ground, half of a ground stitch, joining in two times, inputs, outputs, snowflakes and the overlapping finish.	Ulrike has done it again! This spectacular new book, rich in material and design, is in English and German and includes 10 new beautiful, fully diagrammed, patterns for ice flowers set into Mechlin ground. Additionally there are 11 redrafted traditional Mechlin edgings and 2 modern designs. Fabulous!	very fine old Binche laces, 2)an introduction to common grounds and fillings found in Binche, 3)a varied selection of patterns. All patterns are colored diagrammed. Very, very, nice.	If you like Binche than there is something in this new pattern book for everyone. Narrow edgings to wide there are patterns at all levels.
Dentelles Normandes - Honfleur et Vire Claudette and Michel Bouvot	Viele Gute Gründe I  Viele Gute Gründe II  Viele Gute Gründe III Viele Gute Gründe IV Ulrike Voelcker	De sierlijkheid van de Mechelse kant 2002 Rita Thienpondt	Horoscope Annemarie Billet	Flanders Michael Giusiana Kathy Kauffmann Marianne Stang
$59.95	$26.95	$69.95	$59.95	$79.95
All new from the Bouvot's this title explores the forgotten laces of Honfleur and Vire. Learn about the history, economics, fashion and techniques of this Normandy lace. It is unique from other Normandy laces in that it is grounded in the Point de Paris, or from the English point of view, Kat Stitch tradition of lacemaking. This publication is beautifully produced on high quality paper with many plates in color and black and white. English Translation $19.95	Even more spectacular then the previous three, A Lot of Good Grounds IV is the final chapter in this magnificent series on grounds.	A pattern folio of 10 fully diagrammed Mechlin patterns. Text in English, German, Dutch and French.	A compilation of 12 Binche lace patterns depicting the signs of the zodiac.  Text in English, French, German, Dutch.	Don't miss this new manual of Flanders Lace complete with patterns, colored diagrams, clear instructions, sharp photos and text in English, German, French, Italian and Dutch!
Binche Syllabus III Verkeke-Billet	Binche Spitzen Erdumte Wesenberg	La dentelle de Flandre Catherine Mazé
$64.95 (out of stock)	Out of Print - Sold Out	$54.00
A complete syllabus of Binche with prickings on heavy card stock and colored diagrams. Patterns are selected/arranged so that when worked progressively skills advance to the sensational patterns of book III. THE BEST!  Binche Syllabus I and II are out of print.	In German and English this title includes 17 patterns of old Binche laces that have been redrawn. Good technical diagrams. In stock and fabulous!	All new on Flanders lace, this book is for the beginner to intermediate Flanders student. Although the text is in French the diagrams are very clear and easy to follow.

Title	Author	Price	Comments
The Technique of Flanders	Vera Cockuyt	$36.95	A complete manual of Flanders.
Flanders Lace, 31 Prickings and Graphs		$36.95	Pattern supplement for the Tech. of Flanders with diagrams.
The Technique and Design of Flanders Lace		$24.95	A manual of Flanders Lace available in English.
The Technique of Paris Lace		$36.95	A technical manual on Paris including prose explanations.
Technique of Valenciennes		$36.95	A comprehensive manual of Valenciennes in English.
Technique of Valenciennes, Pattern Supplement		$26.95	Pattern workbook for the Technique of Valenciennes.
Variations on Plaited Grounds		$34.95	Instruction manual on plaited grounds on Flemish straight laces.
Variations on Plaited Grounds (Workbook)		$19.95	Plaited ground patterns.
Variations on Snow Ground		$34.95	Focused study on snow grounds.
Variations on Snow Ground (Workbook)		$19.95	Patterns with snow grounds.
Binche: An Introduction		$36.95	Complete technical manual in English.
Suggestions: How To Improve Binche		$19.95	A handy supplement to any technical how-to book on Binche.

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7. Springett

Springett Videos	Lace for Special Occasions Christine Springett	Christmas Collection ChristineSpringett	Success To The Lace Pillow Christine and David Springett	Fun With Leaves ChristineSpringett
assorted	$34.95	$16.95	$29.95	$15.95
Go to Videos and DVD's to see prices and descriptions of all 18 Springett videos and those of others.	A new pattern and instruction book from Christine Springett with 100 pages of wedding & anniversary projects featuring Bedfordshire and Torchon patterns.	Make the perfect gift for friends and family with Christine's new collection of pretty Christmas ornaments.	All about the antique East Midland bobbins.	Christine has done it again. This original and delightful approach to making Bedfordshire leaves with variegated thread is stunning. The price includes enough thread for 3 projects!
Magic Threads Christine Springett	The Christmas Lace Book Christine Springett	Turning Lace Bobbins David Springett	Torchon Lace Book Christine Springer	Variations on an Edging Christine Springett
$14.95	$26.95	$39.95	$17.95	$12.95
This booklet explains everything you ever wanted to know about how to start and end a pattern using magic threads. Don't leave home for a workshop without this book!	Delightful pattern book with copious descriptions.	A comprehensive how-to book on turning bobbins! Great	A good beginners book for Torchon with easy & fun patterns.	Enjoy this booklet from Christine Springett that includes 38 prickings and 2 colored pages showing finished projects using differently shaped edgings. Learn a radical new method of joining the lace together which is virtually invisible.
Spangles & Superstitions Christine Springett	Snakes Galore Christine Springett	Bangle Bonanza Christine Springett	Fine Old Bucks Point Lace Patterns Christine Springett
$12.95	$12.95	$9.95	$26.95
All about the spangles on East Midland bobbins.	Numerous variations on the Springett's popular snake pattern.	Assorted patterns designed for ring insertions.	A collection of redrawn Bucks Point floral patterns from the Pope and Seiverwright collection.

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8. Traditional Free Laces -- Honiton,Withof Duchesse, Bloemwork, Duchesse, Rosaline

Rosalibre Cathy Belleville	The Technique of Honiton Elsie Luxton	Honiton Lace: Step-by-Step Sheila Wells	Honiton Lace Patterns The Devon Lace Teachers	Basic Honiton Lace Joyce Dorsett
Out of Print - Out of Stock	$29.95	$17.95	$17.95	$13.95
This is the new lace that everyone is talking about! Cathy Belleville has invented a new free lace drawing from her favorite floral laces Rosaline, Rococo, and Duchesse. Fun to do, easy to make, and dramatic to wear this lace is sure to become a favorite of lacemakers at all levels.	This book takes the lacemaker from beginning Honiton through raised & rolled work. A bargain!	A fresh perspective on Honiton lace w/ diagrammed solutions.	A wonderful collection of traditional Honiton patterns compiled by the Devon lace teachers and the English Lace Guild. Very nice.	All the basics in a nutshell.
La Dentelle Duchesse Mick Fouriscot/Léona Parfait-Laitem	La Dentelle Duchesse - Volume 2 - Perfectionnement Mick Fouriscot Léona Parfait-Laitem	Kleine Schmuckstücke in Chrysanthe-Technik Hildegard Glös	Geklöppelte Vögel Knyppleade Faglas Oiseaux en Dentelle  Ulla Fagerlin and Birgitta Hulterström	Lace at the Windows of Heaven Mary Jean Eke
$32.95	$32.95	$18.95	$36.95	$17.95
A beautifully formatted book in color on Duchesse Lace including good diagrams of specific tasks.	More on Duchesse lace including 2 handkerchief edgings, 1 mats, 2 floral motifs and a baby bonnet. Beautiful colored diagrams.	A manual of bloemwork technique.  As pictured on the cover these patterns and pretty to look at and easy to do.	A pattern book of nothing but bobbin lace made birds done in color and using tape and free lace techniques.	Using the nursery rhyme, turned lace tell, "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe", Jean Eke tells the story of her life through the pieces of lace she has made. This delightfully fresh look at bobbin lace weaves a tale that all lacemakers can relate to. It also shows the imaginary path Jean took to design and execute her ideas in lace.
A Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchess Laces, Part I, Sluis 1913-1935 Anneke Reijs	A Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchess Laces, Part II Anneke Reijs	A Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchess Laces, Part III Anneke Reijs	Withof Duchesse Pattern Book I, II, III, IV, & V Anneke Reijs	Withof Pattern Book #6 Anneke Reijs
$49.95	$49.95	$49.95	$19.95 each	$39.95
The bibles of Sluis and Withof laces sanctioned by Sister Judith of The Netherlands. Include instructions, diagrams and patterns. Part III now in stock!			Five different pattern books for Duchesse and Withof Patterns.  Designate I, II, III, IV or V	Withof pattern book.
Withof Pattern Book #7 Anneke Reijs	Withof Pattern Book #8 Anneke Reijs	Withof Pattern Book #9 Anneke Reijs	Maikäfer, Flieg (Bugs) Ulrike Löhr	Schmetterlinge, Flieg (Butterflies) Ulrike Löhr
$49.95 each	$49.95	$49.95	$16.95	$16.95
Withof pattern book.	Withof pattern book.	Technical explanations in English on this lovely Flemish lace.	Using techniques borrowed from the free laces of Duchesse, Withof & Honiton, Ulrike Löhr has designed two exceptional books depicting butterflies and bugs. Extraordinarily realistic designs and superb execution.
Tech. of Chrysanthemum Bloemwork	The Technique of Bloemwork Vera Cockuyt	Bloemwork Pattern Supplement Vera Cockuyt	The Technique of Duchesse Vera Cockuyt	Designing for Bruges Flower Lace Edna Sutton
$24.95	$34.95	$24.95	$29.95	$18.00
A manual of bloemwork technique.	The Technique of Bloemwork	Patterns for the Technique of Bloemwork.	Learn the fundamentals of Duchesse Lace.	Intermediate instruction manual for Bruges Flower Lace

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9. Milanese, Cantu and Tape Based Lace

Weihnachts-Klöppelmuster Brigitte Bellon	Knypplade Blommor (Flowers in Bobbin Lace) Ulla Fagerlin and Birgitta Hulterström	An Introduction To Milanese Patricia Read	36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur Irmgard Schneider	Geklöppelte Frühlingsmotive Brigitte Bellon
$38.50	$32.95	$14.95	$34.95	$34.95
Written in English, German, French and Italian this is one of Brigitte Bellon's best books yet.  Filled with patterns for Christmas each design is beautifully made and illustrated.  Helpful technical diagrams are provided where needed.	Back in stock this  book filled with patterns of flowers made using free and tape based techniques.  Easy to do and fun to look at the patterns include prickings for Cornflower, Heather, Hoary Turnblade, Honeysuckle, Bindweed, March Gentian, Yellow Iris, Tallywort, Fritillary, Lay's Slipper Orchid, Rose, Wild Calla Lily, Picotella, Pasque Flower, Dog Rose, Lollyflower, Marsh Marigold, Hepatica, Red Clover, Tiara Lily, Water-Lily, Lesser Burdock, Tulips and Angelica.	Affordable and informative this little publication on Milanese Lace covers all the basics in 5 patterns. Tapes include, Archway, Basket weave, Ovals, Meander-in-braid 2. Terrific!	Back in print at last this popular title is a delightful book of 36 bobbin lace patterns with themes from nature including oaks leaves, berries flowers and birds. These well thought out, easy to make patterns will satisfy any lacemaker.	Brigitte Bellon has done it again. This compilation of 38 original patterns features flowers, butterflies, hearts and much more in Russian, Duchesse, Schneeberger, Torchon and Guipure technique. Fun and easy to do.
Alphabet Inspirations in Sandi Woods	Milanese Lace, Original Patterns in Color Louise Colgan	Austria Lace -- Art Nouveau Bobbin Lace from Vienna Leopoldine Winkler	Dekorative Klöppelbilder various	Treasury of Patterns Radmila Zuman
$26.95	$21.95	$79.95	$26.95	$39.95
This exciting title contains patterns and instructions for "The Leafy Glade Alphabet". Each pattern can be made using simple bobbin lace stitches or the more complex Milanese tapes in color or in white. In addition to the alphabet there are 24 additional patterns which take inspiration from the alphabet. Each pattern includes prickings, line diagrams, pin reference charts and full pin-by-pin instructions.	Original Milanese lace designs of exceptional quality in color!	In German and English, this large format hardback edition includes 25 patterns with lace prickings and 68 illustrations, including 105 black and white and colored diagrams. This beautiful titles includes a historical section on the lace production in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.	A delightful pattern folio including 15 pictorial tape based patterns depicting designs inspired by nature	A well produced book of decorative tapes inspired by the laces made in Northern Italy during the baroque era and the peasant laces of central Europe. This book is of particular interest to lacemakers who are interested in Milanese Lace and creative lacemaking. Each tape is fully diagrammed and referenced in six languages.
Geklöppelte Ostereier Annelies Kirst	Neue Klöppel-Ostereier Annelies Kirst	Bobbin Lace - To and Fro Claire Burkhard	Geklöppelter Weihnachtsschmuck Bridgette Bellon	Swedish Lace Motifs (Knypplade Bilder) Hulterstrom
$16.95	$16.95	$26.95	$36.95	$32.95
A delightful pattern book of 20 Easter Egg patterns all made in color. Easy and fun	Like its predecessor, Geklöppelte, this title offers the lacemaker another selection of easy to do egg shaped patterns in mixed laces including tape based, Milanese, Torchon, Flanders and Bucks Point.	Forty new patterns worked with 18 pairs or less,these easy and quick to make patterns include round and rectangular tablecloths, curtains, a tie, a scarf, colored table runners, stars, altar lace and assorted motifs.	Brigitte Bellon has put together a really nice new book of 36 NEW patterns for Christmas including stars, angels, bells, hearts, candles and more!. Easy to make and clearly diagrammed.	Tape based pattern book on Swedish bobbin lace pictures.
24 Hearts in Bobbin Lace	Faciles au Fuseau - Motifs Floraux Mick Fouriscot Mylène Salvador	36 Klöppelbilder nach der Natur	Fillings from Hunnia Lace Anna Rühle and Gizella Fay, Aladárneé	Pizzo di Cantu 3
$25.95	$22.95	$34.95	$44.95	$24.00 (Out of Print/Stock)
24 easy to make bobbin lace hearts made in color.	Lots of bobbin lace flower patterns that are easy to do and suitable for jewelry.	A delightful book of 36 bobbin lace patterns with themes from nature including oaks leaves, berries flowers and birds. These well thought out, easy to make patterns will satisfy any lacemaker.	A unique tape based lace from Hungary thats share techniques from Honiton, tape based laces  and Milanese.	Lot's of beautiful patterns.
Pizzo di Cantu 4	Pizzo di Cantu 5	183 Disehni decalcabili piu volte	Dreidimensionale Klöppelsterne, R Schmuck and A Schröder
$24.00	$26.00	$22.00	$26.95
More wonderful Cantu patterns.	And more!	And more!	Three dimensional bobbin lace starts.

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10. Russian and Idrija Lace

A Course in Russian Lacemaking Karpenko	Motieven in Kleur Sebastiana Van den Herik	Angels in Russian Tape Lace Hanne Sonne	DVD-Russian Lace Lia Baumeister	Russian Lace Patterns 1 Karpenko
$38.50	$39.95	$38.00	$54.00	$49.95
If you are trying to teach yourself Russian lace this is the place to start. This book takes the student through a visual approach to the fundamental skills of Russian lace diagram by diagram.	20 Russian lace patterns in color including a leaf, water lily, tree, shell, rabbit, birds, cottage, castle, flowers, boats and figures! The technical section in this book is excellent.  Includes an English Translation.	16 beautiful angels made in Russian Tape Lace featuring fillings inspired by the Wologda tradition. Each pattern has a pricking and colored diagram.	Lia shows show to make a Russian Tape Lace butterfly as it is made in Vologda. She gives instruction for the starting of the lace, a stem stitch, a chain stitch, a false plait, turning a corner, a variety of fillings and the finishing the lace.	Delightful easy to use pattern packets that has 17 patterns featuring ornaments, round, square and hexagonal mats and 1 edging.
Russian Lace Patterns 2 Karpenko	Russian Lace Patterns 3 Karpenko	The Technique of Vologda Lace Vera Cockuyt	Bits and Pieces Gimanazija Jurija Vege Idrija	The Lace of Idrija Irma Pervanja and Maja Svetlik
$49.95	$49.95	$36.95	$49.95	$34.95
This Russian pattern book has 14 patterns featuring round and square mats, edgings, motifs and collars.	This Russian pattern book features 10 collar patterns and one circular edging.	In English this book describes the techniques of this Russian tapes lace know for it's intricate fillings made with two pairs.	In English this book includes 15 patterns of Idrija Lace, including by technical drawings in color and photo of the finished lace. Patterns include motifs, borders, ornaments and jewelry. There is something for everyone.	This book includes 15 patterns of Idrija Lace accompanied by excellent technical drawings and photos of the finished lace. There is a very good introductory how-to section with clear diagrams of the basics. Text in Slovenia, Italian and French.

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11. Annick Staes

Flanders Lace Course 1 Annick Staes	Flanders Lace Course 2 Annick Staes	Flanders Lace Annick Staes	Flanders Binche Lace Annick Staes	Binche Course Annick Staes
$22.00	$22.00	$22.00	$24.00	$22.00
An introductory pattern book to Flanders lace including the ground, The Ball, The Priest's Hat, Hankie Border, The Heart, The Lantern, The High Bridge, and The Airplane.	A follow-up pattern book, with some technical illustrations, to Flanders Lace 1, including The Clog, The Meander, Down-Hill Up-Hill, The Little Snowflake, The Large Snowflake, The Flower Pot, The Cardinals Hat	An intermediate level Flanders pattern book with technical diagrams that includes Poppy, Fern, Aphelandra, Punica and Monstera.	An intermediate level Flanders pattern book with technical diagrams that includes Laura-Charlotte, Klimop, Margaret-Rose, Louis, Corner,	A visual introduction course to beginning Binche, including the various grounds and fillings.
Valenciennes Technique Annick Staes	Valenciennes Patterns Annick Staes	Brugs Bloemwerk Annick Staes	Cluny Annick Staes	Cluny 2 Annick Staes
$24.00	$22.00	$12.00	$12.00	$22.00
A very good how to book on Valenciennes in English,  Dutch, French and German.  Supported by prose instruction describing the illustrations this is the place to start for beginning Valenciennes.	A super Valenciennes pattern book that includes Page Butterfly, Iris, Barbara, Lotus, and Opuntia.	To the point, all the basics are cover in this book on beginning Brugs Bloemwek.	The basics of cluny.	An intermediate level Cluny pattern book that includes Jasmijn, Hortensia, Oleander, Hedera, Glabra,
A Bouquet of Lace 1 Annick Staes	A Bouquet of Lace 2 Annick Staes	Stropkant (Torchon) Annick Staes
$22.00	$22.00	$12.00
A folio of Torchon, Tape and Cluny, Flanders, complete with colored diagrams.	A folio of Tape, Torchon, Mixed Torchon/Cluny, Brugges, complete with colored diagrams	A visual introduction to bobbin lace, Torchon and Torchon grounds using just diagrams.

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12. Mixed Technique Pattern Books

Lace for Ten Pairs Claire Burkhard	Fun With Corners Claire Burkhard	Spitzen Pfauen Various	Hausdrachen (21 Fable and Mythical Animals ) Ulrike Löhr	Spitzen Fächer Lace Fans various
$34.95	$36.95	$59.95	$44.95	$89.95
A delightful book with 37 different bobbin lace patterns using 10 pairs or less! Patterns includes handkerchief edgings, motifs, decorations, crosses and much more using lots of color. In English, German and French.	This is a follow-up to Lace for Ten Pairs.  Lots of easy to do patterns with corners.	This glossy paperback contains 24 patterns of bobbin lace peacocks in various free and straight lace techniques. There are working diagrams for the more unusual working techniques. Text in German.	SPECTACULAR! Ulrike Löhr has done it again delighting lacemakers with 21 original patterns of mythical creatures and dragons made in mixed bobbins lace techniques. This boxed folio has something for everyone with lots of new tricks superbly diagrammed. A must!	This sumptuous book about lace fans will delight the collector and lacemaker alike. The first half of the book covers the history of fans and includes dazzling pictures of fans. The second half includes patterns for numerous fans in assorted techniques from traditional to modern interpretations. This is an inspired and exciting title.
Spitzen Blüten Various	Geklöppelte Frühlingsmotive Brigitte Bellon	Attraktive Spitzendecken Helene Schneider Bärbel Schneider	JAGD nachStrich und Faden Ulrike Löhr	Copper Wire Lace Anne Dyer
$94.95	$34.59	$29.95	$59.95	$28.00
156 pages of history, designs and patterns inspired by flowers from nature. Additionally there is a folio of 51 fold out patterns by various designers in techniques from Chantilly to tapes. Very nice. Text in German. English Translation:  $36.95	Brigitte Bellon has done it again. This compilation of 38 original patterns features flowers, butterflies, hearts and much more in Russian, Duchesse, Schneeberger, Torchon and Guipure technique. Fun and easy to do.	18 bobbin lace mats and doilies, designed during the second half of the 20th century. The patterns are in the style of the Erzgebirge region which mixes Torchon, braid and guipure techniques.	Exceptional mixed pattern book including traditional Mechlin, Chantilly, Point de Paris & more!	Explore techniques for making copper wire bobbin lace.  This book is full of hints and tips including bead work.
Lace Fans Ann Collier	Creative Design in Bobbin Lace Ann Collier	Bobbin Lace Fans Louise Colgan	Birthdays and Birth Signs in Lace Bridget Cook	Lace for Dolls and Dolls' Houses Ann Collier
$21.95	$21.95	$17.95	$16.95	$19.95
A fully illustrated book in color that combines various lace-making techniques and patterns with fans as the theme.	Especially for bobbin lace designers this book provides several approach to creative projects in bobbin lace.  Inspirational!	Bobbin lace fans in Torchon, Beds, Bucks and Russian.	Miniature Bucks and Beds lace patterns, especially nice for dolls.	Mixed technique bobbin lace pattern for dolls and dolls' houses.  This title is nice for lacemakers interested in miniatures.

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13. Needlelace

Quaderni di Aemilia Ars - Fiori Bianca Rosa Bellomo Carla D'Alessandro Luisa Monteventi	Quaderni di Aemilia Ars Bordi Bianca Rosa Bellomo Carla D'Alessandro Luisa Monteventi	Introduction To Needlelace The Lace Guild	Un bordo Aemilia Ars	Aemilia ars Dai veccai auovi merletti ai auovi merletti (New lace from old designs)
$35.00	$42.00	$9.95	$57.00	$67.00
Using the needlelace techniques of Aemilia Ars this pattern book features flowers in its designs.  Although the text is in Italian the diagrams and illustrations show the techniques clearly.	Using the needlelace techniques of Aemilia Ars this pattern book features edgings.  Although the text is in Italian the precise diagrams and illustrations show the techniques clearly.	A simple and easy approach to needlelace.	A manual of techniques and patterns on this beautiful Italian needlelace. Published on high quality paper this book is 28 oversized pages in English and Italian.	In English and Italian learn the history and design of the beautiful Aemilia ars Italian needlelace.
Merletti e Ricami Italiani Forum 2009	Needle-Made Lace of Reticella Jules and Kaethe Kliot	Dentelles à l'aiguille	Youghal: A Charming Irish Needlelace Irma Osterman	Lace Made With A Needle Irma Osterman
$50.00	$15.95	$32.00	$20.00	$22.00
This high quality catalogue is from the International Lace and Embroidery Forum of 2009.  Using the theme of wedding lace, this photographic collection represents the work of Italian lacemakers using mixed techniques.  The text is in Italian and English.	Everything you need to know about this early geometric needlelace, including history, materials and patterns.	Stunning patterns for traditional Reticella needlelace.	All you wanted to know about Youghal needlelace.	All the basics of making needlelace.
Mediterranean Knotted Lace Elena Dickson	Armenian Needlelace and Embroidery Alice Odian Kasparian	Introduction To Needlelace Nina Lovesey	Armenian Needlelace	Lasadoireacht II (Carrickmacross Lace Workbook) Mary Shields
$17.95	$30.00	$29.95	$16.00	$24.00
More commonly known as Armenian needlelace, this lovely reprint is a treasure trove of technique and patterns.	A complete manual of history, technique and patterns.	Start here with all the basics.	Technique and patterns.	The workbook for Lasadoireacht I.

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14. Identification, History and Fashion

LACE from the Victoria Albert Museum Clare Browne	Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques Clare Browne	Klöppel, Kissen, Stander Bobbins, Pillows, Stands Hannelore Schulte	Needle Lace in Photographs Cynthia Voysey	Bobbin Lace in Photographs Cynthia Voysey
$45.00	$49.95	Out of Print/Sold Out	$26.00	$26.00
This is a sensational new publication picturing over 100 pieces from the exquisite lace collection of the Victoria Albert Museum in London. Clare Browne takes the reader through the history of lace from the 16th forward showing the evolution of design and technique. The plates are beautifully photographed with many showing the minute detail of the lace. We can recommend this title without reserve.	Our best book on lace identification by one of the best! Copiously illustrated with colored photographs along with text descriptions.	Pillows, bobbins and stands from 21 countries are pictured and described in this 224 page book copiously illustrated with colored plates. English Translation $34.00	Lots of beautiful pictures on needlelace	Large black and white photographs of bobbin lace. There are some excellent pictures of Honiton lace.
A Guide To Lace and Linens Elizabeth Kurella	The Laces of Ipswich Marta Cartterell Raffel	The Identification of Lace Pat Earnshaw	Anybody Can Mend Lace and Linens Elizabeth Kurella	Victorian Lace Patricia Wardle
$30.00	$24.95	$29.95	$24.95	$21.95
If you are just starting to learn lace identification this is a good place to start.  A broad variety of hand and machine-made bobbin and needlelaces are illustrated with clear pictures and to the point descriptions.	This long anticipated book on the Ipswich Lace Industry, documents the manufacture and sale of handmade bobbin lace in 18th century America.	A standard of the industry this old friend provides an overview on lace identification making it a good place to start.	A practical guide to mending lace and linens.	A superb book on the Victorian laces including comprehensive information on machine laces.
Threads for Lace, Edition 5 Brenda Paternoster	Threads of Lace, From Source to Sink	Mrs. Treadwin Victorian Lacemaker, Designer and Historian Carol McFadzean	Klöppelspitzen Erika Knoff Eine Zeitreise	The Borris Lace Collection Marie Laurie Annette Meldrum
$26.95	$27.00	$49.95	$74.95	$18.95
A handy analysis of threads and thread sizes using the wrap count system.	A whole text devoted to threads. Lots and lots of information!	This book tells the tale of Mrs. Treadwin, who is arguably the most important person in 19th century lacemaking in Devon, England.  It includes 8 Honiton pattern drafts.  Very nice.	An extremely well organized 265 page book on the history, identification and technique of bobbin and needlelaces. Fabulous pictures. Text in German.	Borris lace is a little-known needlelace produced in the small town of Borris in County Carlow, Ireland between 1846 and the 1960's.  Constructed with machine made tape and needlelace fillings this book explores the history, The Collection and technique of Borris lace.

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15. Cockuyt

The Technique of Cantu Lace	Vera Cockuyt	$36.95	Learn how to make this popular Italian bobbin lace from start to finish.
The Technique Of Vologda Lace		$36.95	In English this book describes the techniques of this Russian tapes lace know for it's intricate fillings made with two pairs.
The Technique of Cluny and Maltese		$34.95	Learn how to make these guipure laces including joins, crossings, Cluny bars, the Maltese cross and much more.
The Technique of Mimosa Lace		$36.95	New! Learn the technique of this traditional and distinctive Italian bobbin lace characterized by narrow tapes the are used but as a filling and to build up the lace. These are also used as a ground in Cantù, Rosaline and Fine Bloemwork.
Colouring Diagrams		$24.95	A handy book on how to color code diagrams in the Flemish way.
The Technique of Flanders		$36.95	A how-to manual of Flanders Lace. This book does not include patterns so must be purchased along with Flanders Lace: 31 Prickings and Graphs.
Flanders Lace: 31 Prickings and Graphs		$36.95	31 patterns to be worked in progressive order.
The Technique and Design of Flanders Lace		$24.95	A stand alone book on designing Flanders Lace.
The Technique of Paris Lace		$36.95	A how-to manual of Paris Lace
The Technique of Valenciennes		$36.95	A how-to manual of Valenciennes Lace. This book does not include patterns so must be purchased along with the Valenciennes Pattern Supplement.
The Technique of Valenciennes, Pattern Supplement		$26.95	The pattern supplement for The Technique of Valenciennes
The Technique of Mentebolle Lace		$34.95	A type of Binche lace with a snowball ground and paisley design.
Variations on Plaited Grounds		$34.95	Grounds for guipure laces
Variations on Plaited Grounds -- The Workbook		$19.95	The workbook
Variations on Snow Grounds		$34.95	Grounds for Binche Lace
Variations on Snow Grounds -- The Workbook		$19.95	The workbook
Binche: An Introduction		$36.95	A how-to manual of Binche Lace
Suggestions on How To Improve Binche		$19.95	More on Binche
The Technique of Bloemwork		$36.95	A how-to manual of this showy Bruges Flower Lace.
Bloemwork Pattern Supplement		$32.95	A set of 10 patterns progressing in degree of difficulty
The Technique of Chrysanthemum Bloemwork		$34.95	Learn to work a Chrysanthemum Bloomwork pattern with cloth and half-stitch flowers.
The Technique of Florence Bloemwork		$36.95	A how-to manual of Florence Bloomwork
The Technique of Duchesse		$36.95	A how-to manual of Duchesse
The Technique of Rosaline		$36.95	Learn this lovely lace characterized by small roses and curling braids.
The Technique of Rosaline/Patterns		$36.95	Lots of Rosaline patterns to accompany her book.
The Technique of Rococo		$36.95	A how-to manual of Rococo
Square Grounds of Cantu		$36.95	More on plaited ground peculiar to Cantu.
Lacemaking Centers of Europe I		$39.95	Covers the lace, pillows, bobbins, places to go and what to do in Aegina, Brugge, Cogne, das Erzgebirge, Idrija
Lacemaking Centers of Europe II		$39.95	Covers the lace, pillows, bobbins, places to go and what to do in Burano, Arenys de Mar, L'arboc, Piniche, and Vila do Conde.
Lacemaking Centers of Europe III		$39.95	Covers the lace, pillows, bobbins, places to go and what to do in Lier, Maltoa, Gozo, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Brioude.
Lacemaking Centers of Europe IV		$39.95	Covers the lace, pillows, bobbins, places to go and what to do in Offida, Sansepolcro, Rapallo.

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16. Free Hand Lace

NYYTINKI     Inga Pentikaäinen/Irma Leimulahti	Skansk Knyppling     Inga Pentikaäinen/Irma Leimulahti	Freihandspitzen     Inga Pentikaäinen/Irma Leimulahti
$54.95	$44.95	$79.95
A collection of 102 freehand lace patterns with working diagrams and colored illustrations. Worked without lace prickings these Finnish lace patterns are worked in one or several colors with 10 to 30 pairs. In English and very nice.	Swedish pin less lace. English Translation $7.50	This well produced book documents the lace made in Hülben, Germany. It includes the history and photos picturing pillows, stands, bobbins, and lace samples. There are many patterns and colored diagrams documenting techniques.

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17. Kortelahti

Nyplättyä Pitsiä Bobbin Lace Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti	Ruusuja Nylaäten Roses in Bobbin Lace Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti	Nyplätkäämme Let's Make Bobbin Lace Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti	Lapsia Nypläten Children in Bobbin Lace Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti	Patterns Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti
$59.95	$59.95	$59.95	$56.95	$18.00
This is the Kortelahti title that includes 6 popular Alter lace edgings.  There are 58 lace-designs and prickings.  Fully diagrammed and in English.	This book contains 51 different patterns with prickings for several purposes:  oval mats and oval lace edgings, collars necklaces birds and angels in bobbin lace.  Fully diagrammed and in English.	This book contains 64 patterns including laces for tables, dresses, blouses and motifs that can be set into frames, and pendants.  Fully diagrammed and in English.	Thirty-two delightful and whimsical patterns that feature children as the theme.	To view all of Kortelahti's patterns go to "Patterns."

18. Martine Bruggeman

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19. Christine Merecki

Sterne (Stars) Christine Mirecki	Maïlander Spitze (Milanese Lace) Christine Mirecki	Spitze In Farbe (Lace in Color) Christine Mirecki	Spitze Von Einstin Klöppelbriefen Von Heute Christine Mirecki	Summerhüte (Summer Hats) Christine Mirecki
$26.95	$44.95	$34.95	$54.95	$39.95
Stars, stars, and more stars!  Lots of fun this book features 28 stars in different sizes, colors and techniques.  Each pricking acts as its own diagram making these designs fun and easy to do.	Christine uses Milanese techniques in modern applications for the patterns in this book. Especially nice are the diagrammed Milanese tapes in the beginning of the book.	A delightful book containing 12 silk scarf patterns that are colorful and contemporary.  Torchon is the primary technique used but you would hardly recognize the imaginative applications of this technique!  Each pattern is diagrammed with instructions.  Lot and lots of fun.	Translated Modern Lace Patterns for today from the Günther Catalogue 1909, this book is in English, German and French.  In hardback this 112 page book contains more then 80 patterns inspired by 30 samples from the Günther catalogue.  The patterns are mixed Torchon and Cluny techniques made in colored cotton, linen or silk thread.  Very nice with good technical diagrams.	Lots of wonderful bobbin lace hats!