Ruskin Lace and Linen Work

By Elizabeth Prickett

Book Overview

In 1894 John Ruskin gave his name to a form of embroidery which was practised in the Lake District and which incorporated drawn thread, cutwork and needlepoint lace. Although the production of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486252914
• ISBN13: 9780486252919
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 119 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Practical, Historical, Beautiful

From the back cover: In 1894 John Ruskin have his name to a form of embroidery which was practised in the Lake District (UK) and which incorporated three forms of needlework: drawn thread, cut linen, and needlepoint lace. Although the production of handspun handwoven linen ceased in the late 1930's, the craft continued to be taught, using manufactured linen. Today it is one of the most rapidly growing forms of needlelace, and interest in the traditional skills has spread to all parts of the country. Elizabeth Prcikett is the formost exponent and teacher of Ruskin lace... After a brief history of the craft, the book is divided into three sections: the first, with detailed working diagrams and photographs goes through the numerous techniques and order of working; the second, again lavishly illustrated, contains 60 patterns, providing the opportunity to put the techniques into practice; the third suggests practical articles to which the patterns can be applied and discusses methods of construction.

Wonderful

I have been lucky enough to have been taught Ruskin work by Elizabeth herself.She is a wonderful teacher,and a complete master of her craft. I should also like to let you know that the book has now been re-printed,and so is in fact available again.