An Illustrated Dictionary of Tatting

An Illustrated Dictionary of Tatting
Author: Judith Connors
Publisher:
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2002
Genre: Tatting
ISBN: 9780731811236

A rich terminology has developed and whole vocabulary has grown up around tatting. This book is a comprehensive dictionary of all tatting terms, which clarifies the confusions that have arisen around particular terms.

An Illustrated Dictionary of Tatting

An Illustrated Dictionary of Tatting
Author: Judith Connors
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Australia)
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

With the proliferation of new tatting books and enormous growth in the ranks of tatting practitioners, expert Judith Connors supplies this timely compendium of the craft's rich terminology, history, and techniques.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Lace

The Illustrated Dictionary of Lace
Author: Judyth L. Gwynne
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1997
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

Covering over 100 types of lace from all over the world, this reference book contains information on construction methods, developments over the centuries, and notes on hand- and machine-made copies. Each entry is accompanied by one or more photographs.

Crochet Lace

Crochet Lace
Author: Jean Leinhauser
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 140273350X

Every crocheter stares admiringly at vintage lace, wishing to replicate its delicacy and elegance. The originals were stitched with finer thread than we use today, making that gorgeous heirloom-quality crochet lace an elusive dream. This unique guide showcases a collection of antique tablecloths and bedspreads--each a magnificent example of the crocheter’s art--and revises the old techniques to suit today’s threads. Complete patterns are included for each project, along with instructions and full-page photos that make intricate designs easy to follow. Special attention is paid to working with traditional steel hooks and choosing the perfect crochet threads, and plenty of advice is offered for working in filet. These projects take time, but the results will become tomorrow’s heirlooms.

Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary

Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary
Author: Dora Ohrenstein
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683355164

This illustrated crochet stitch dictionary features 125 stitches plus handy shaping techniques and endless inspiration for creative crocheters. In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for 125 beautiful stitch patterns. Plus, she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping. This hefty collection, ranging from lace and filigree to shells and textured stitches, is loaded with beautifully photographed swatches of each pattern, plus charted and text instructions. Ohrenstein’s focus on shaping techniques makes it possible to explore an array of variations without a pattern.

History of Lace

History of Lace
Author: Mrs. Bury Palliser
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 673
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486247422

Definitive, profusely illustrated history traces development of lace from earliest times to late 19th century. Laces of Italy, Greece, England, France, Flanders, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, many other lands. Scholarly, erudite treatment of reticella, point de France, Valenciennes, Chantilly, point d'Espagne, host of other varieties. Landmark of 19th-century scholarship revised and enlarged in 1901. 266 illustrations.

The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting

The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting
Author: Elizabeth Lovick
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1250039088

A guide to making Shetland lace projects, including traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions such as cat's paw, candlelight, horse shoe and many more.

Crochet Lace

Crochet Lace
Author: Pauline Turner
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2015-03-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486794571

Learn how to use your crochet hook to make delicate lace patterns with this illustrated guide. No previous experience is necessary; aspiring lacemakers will find all the basic techniques here, and experienced readers will discover new insights into the intricacies of filet crochet, motifs, and Irish crochet. Crochet Lace presents full directions for more than ten projects―including framed lace motifs, delicate gloves, and a bedspread―as well as directions for using crochet to imitate other styles of lace such as Honiton and guipure lace. In addition to an extensive collection of traditional and modern patterns, the book offers practical advice and information on joining motifs, edgings, adaptation, and finishing. Color photos and easy-to-follow diagrams appear throughout this splendid source of instruction and inspiration. Dover (2015) republication of the edition originally published by Martingale & Company, Woodinville, Washington, 2003. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com

The Complete Book of Tatting

The Complete Book of Tatting
Author: Rebecca Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1996-08-15
Genre: Tatting
ISBN: 9780864174444

Reissue of this practical guide to the craft of weaving shuttle lace. Contains comprehensive step-by-step methods of tatting, with numerous exercises, sketches, diagrams and illustrations. Includes a bibliography and glossary of foreign words.