A Compendium of Lace-Making - Bobbin, Filet, Needle-Point, Netting, Tatting and Much More - Four Volumes in One

By Various

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to lace and lace making, with information on bobbin, filet, needle-point, netting, tatting, and much more besides. Written in plain language and full of useful tips, "A Compendium of Lace-Making" is highly recommended for those with little previous experience. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader. Contents include: "Bobbin Lace", " Bobbin Lace--The Foundation Stitches", "Bobbin Lace--'Sewing' and 'Bars'", "Bobbin Lace--'Raised Work'; 'Meshes'", "Bobbin Lace--'Fillings'", "Bobbin Lace Torchons", "Bobbin Lace--Motifs", "Ecclesiastical Lace", "Filet Lace", "Needle-Point Lace", "Needle-Run Lace", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on lace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447413172
• ISBN13: 9781447413172
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Willard Press
• Length: 674 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"