Description
Bedfordshire Lace Designs by Louise West is a comprehensive guide to all the techniques used in producing this very attractive flowing lace. You do need a basic knowledge of lacemaking, before starting this book. Working through the 29 designs, graded the different techniques. The first designs are sinple but very attractive bookmarks and edgings, You learn how to put the different techniques together to make some very interesting motifs. At the end of the book there are larger mats and collars.
All the way through Louise guides you with the threads you need to use the number of bobbins needed and how to combine the different techniques. Louise’s flair for design gives you some very modern looking patterns using age old techniques. A must for anyone wanting to extend their Bedfordshire lacemaking skills.
Book Features:
• Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams.
• A mix of traditional and modern Bedfordshire lace patterns.
• Insights into the historical background of Bedfordshire lace.
• Suitable for beginners and experienced lacemakers.
