Author: Thomas Wright
Publisher:
Published: 1982-01-01
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9780903585125
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This illustrated history of hand-made lace concentrates particularly on the English East Midlands region, and was written shortly before the disappearance of its once flourishing lace industry. The book examines the origins and history of the industry, describing its characteristic types of lace and wide variety of bobbins. The tells (counting songs) of lace school children are featured, along with a glossary of terms.
Author: Doris Southard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-03-08
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 0486139557
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 illustrations. Bibliography.