Description
This book is a great introduction to the basics of Valencienne Lace is written in 4 languages.
The diagrams are clear, the instruction good. It gives you a number of basic Valencienne patterns to practice the different grounds used in this lace. Large and small Snowflake grounds are particularly attractive.
Used together with the techniques shown in this book helps you to make this pretty and hard wearing lace. (this lace was a favorite of Queen Victoria especially for her underwear! because of its hard wearing properties.)
The patterns use between 34 to 64 bobbins, and the thread used can be Fresia Egyptian Cotton 100/2 to 120/2 of Fil aux Chinious 120/2 to 140/2.
Patterns in Valencienne Lace
Valenciennes Pattern Book – Annick Staes
