Alphabet Inspirations in Colored Bobbin Lace
by Sandi Woods
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Author: Sandi WoodsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-28
ISBN: 0713489057
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Batsford
Book Reviews of Alphabet Inspirations in Colored Bobbin Lace
Book Review: A book of small projects
Summary: 5 Stars
This book contains pricking for the English alphabet. Each pricking is roughly 3" high. There are two sets of detailed instructions for each pricking, one with a simpler execution and one with a Milanese lace technique. I also saw some evidence of Withoff techniques being used. The instuctions are written out with a small annotated version of the pricking to note strategic points in the execution. It does not use the color coded graphs found in many continental books.
The book is divided into 3 sections, the alphabet, variations on the alphabet prickings and techniques. The variations section does encourage the reader to think about designing lace.
If there is a downside to this book, it is the small print and diagrams. The instructions for the letters are fairly continuous with photographs of the lace every few pages. While I have not worked from this book yet, I suspect that it would be fairly easy to get confused on which set of instructions are being used since there can be more than one on a page. A trip to the copy machine might help on this.
I also feel that while the instructions are extensive, this might not be the best book for a beginner who has only worked with Torchon lace. Silk threads are recommended as well as several colors for each pricking. Unless the beginner is very determined, it could be a frustrating experience. A little experience with silk or colored thread will be an advantage.
What I do like about the book is that the prickings are small and should not take long to make. I am looking forward to trying some of these for Milanese samples since they will go very fast.
Summary of Alphabet Inspirations in Colored Bobbin Lace
With these beautiful patterns by an award-winning lacemaker, it's as easy as ABC to stitch any monogram in exquisitely-hued bobbin lace. In addition to the 50 color photos of all the finished pieces, detailed line diagrams accompany the instructions for each lovely letter in Sandi Woods's "Leafy Glades" alphabet. Plus, every letter has not just one but two templates: one uses simple stitches, and the other more complicated Milanese braids. For those who want to take their needlework further, there are 24 additional abstract designs that take the original letter patterns and then manipulate them into wonderful, sinuous shapes.
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