Complete Book of English Bobbin Lace

Complete Book of English Bobbin Lace by Pamela Nottingham. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, New York, NY, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. DJ price clipped. Orig owners address label inside front cover with ink name & date. Includes pricking template & 2 blank cards. 222 Pgs. ISBN 0442260636. LCCN 76-26621. Torchon, Beds-Maltese, Bucks Point; the English are world-renowned for their delicate lace, and the author shows how easily you can create fine handmade lace using simply a lace pillow, bobbins and pins, and linen thread. She explains the basic stitches and techniques in detail, and provides a progressive series of patterns to work through, starting with clear geometric shapes that gain in complexity until the reader can master the most intricate and lavish of the traditional designs. Each stage is accompanied by diagrams and prickings, while photographs show the finished lace patterns. The principles of lace design are fully explained, enabling the craftsperson to create original patterns for specific uses. Many new ideas are included. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25541.