Artikelname: 12 Tatted Fairy-Tales
Artikelbeschreibung: In this book the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and tatting are combined in the most charming way. The author has selected 12 fairy tales and illustrated them with the most lovely and fantastic designs made in tatting. The book includes extracts from the fairy tales, beautiful pictures from the Museum of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense, and clear visual patterns of the tatted designs.

Book Contents Introduction, About H.C. Andersen, H.C. Andersen's Study, The Princess and the Pea, The Fir Tree, Clumsy Hans, The Sweethearts, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Tinder-box, The Shepherdess and The Sweep, Ole-Luk-Oie, The Money-box, The Snowman, The Teapot, Technique, Explanations of signs, Materials, Explanation of symbols.

Artikelname: 24 Hearts in Bobbin Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Fascinating Christmas ornaments. A new ornament for every day until Christmas Day. Each design is followed by detailed working patterns. From the introduction
This book contains 24 double hearts, which I have used as teaching material. Each heart is big enough to learn a particular technique or ground, but not too big to finish within a reasonable length of time.I have also created some woven braid hearts. Each half is worked in one piece and it's a challenge to make it work out right. When I plan a pattern, my aim is to use as few pairs as possible. That means fewer ends to fasten off The fewer the pairs, the neater the finished product.In these patterns, I have used a combination of techniques, but of course there are other ways of working. The possibilities are endless!

Artikelname: 24 Snowflakes in Tatting
Artikelbeschreibung: There simply has to be snowflakes on a Christmas tree and there are no limits for creating them. I started out with just a few snowflakes in tatting just for a presentation, but then my creative mind got the better of me and the ideas started flowing. One snowflake took the other and suddenly I had 24 snowflakes - one for each day in December until Christmas. The snowflake for the twentyfourth day of December I decorated with glass beads and this created the real Christmas spirit! Only the special tatting techniques used for the snowflakes are described in this book. A diagram as well as a brief description is included for all of the designs.

Artikelname: Antique Lace Patterns
Artikelbeschreibung: The earliest laces were made with geometric designs; but as needle and bobbin lace technique became more sophisticated, flowers and foliage became important motifs, with their flowing curves adapting easily to lace design. Among the patterns of Brussels, Flanders, Italy, France, Holland and England authentically drawn by the author are Antwerp Potten Kant, bobbin lace, Brussels lace, dentelle, reticella, Venise point and others.

Artikelname: Bangle Bonanza
Artikelbeschreibung: I have been experimenting with designs for Christmas bangles ever since my first ideas were published in 'Lace for Children of All Ages' in 1989. I have enjoyed creating lace to fit inside bangles or to go around the edges of bangles, many of which were embellished with beads, bows & bells! However the following selection of designs deliberately uses very few such accessories. I know that many of you are asked to make items for fund-raising sales at Christmas, you willingly give your time, an inexpensive metal bangle & a few yards of thread, but the extra cost of dearer trimmings is best avoided. So here is the collection of patterns which you have been waiting for.

Contents Include

General Instructions

Magic Threads Starburst

Half Stitch Star Whirligig Star Small Beaded Star

Larger Beaded Star

Beaded Circle

Picots & Plaits

6 Spider Circle

Garland with 8 Spiders

8 Petalled Flower

Slip Knot Join to a Bobbin Fan & Spider Circle Snowflake

Artikelname: Beginning Bobbin Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: This guide to the craft of bobbin lace assumes no prior knowledge and no previous skills. The author begins with an explanation of the equipment and how to use it, and progresses to simple patterns and how to form grounds, edges and corners. She concludes with instructions for making complete and usable items. The drawings, patterns and prickings are clear and detailed and support the text which is ideal for the novice lacemaker. Gillian Dye has made several varieties of lace and now teaches and demonstrates the art of lacemaking to both children and adults, concentrating on traditional and contemporary bobbin lace.

Artikelname: Carrickmacross Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Carrickmacross lace was originally inspired by some Italian applique lace which Mrs Grey Porter, wife of the Rector of Donaghmoyne, a small village north-east of Carrickmacross in County Monaghan, brought back from her continental honeymoon in 1816. Her interest in this lace led to an exploration of the craft with her sewing maid, and by the following decade she had evolved an individual style and established a cottage industry in her home parish, training young women as lace makers. These in turn spread the craft to other areas in the northern counties of Ireland. In the 1840's a school of lacemakers was established to create gainful work for women after the Great Famine, but overproduction and economic depression led to a decline in the lace industry. The survival of Carrickmacross lace into the twentieth century is due to the nuns of the St Louis order who established a convent in the town and set up a lace making class in 1897 which still continues the tradition.

There are two varieties of Carrickmacross Lace - Applique, where fine cotton is applied to a machine net base, the design outlined with a thick thread and the unworked cotton outside the area of the design motif cut away, and Guipure, in which there is no net base and the outlined design motifs are joined by 'bars' or 'brides' worked in needlepoint stitches. Both varieties of work are sometimes found together in more elaborate examples of this beautiful and distinctive lace. In CIlrricklllllcro55 Lllce, Mrs d Cleirigh tells the story behind the craft and outlines its historical development. Fine examples of the work are illustrated and the book also has a practical section which explains the stitches and procedures used in the craft. There is also a selection of full-size patterns drawn from historic examples in Irish collections.

Artikelname: Contemporary Tatting
Artikelbeschreibung: This book concentrates on modern styles, while embracing traditional techniques, and will appeal to tatters of all ages.

Artikelname: Easy Tatting
Artikelbeschreibung: This clearly written, lavishly illustrated guide to the age-old art of lace-making allows even novices to fill a treasure chest with lovely tatted designs.Veteran tatting instructor Rozella Linden has included clear, step-by-step instructions that will help you create simple rings and picots for such projects as earrings, a small flower, and an ice crystal, as well as chains for flower pins, a small rosette, a lacy square, and a snowflake ornament-among other designs. Advanced tatters will find directions for completing elegant projects that include a tatted necklace (which can also be used as edging), an oval doily, a fancy snowflake, and a delicate table mat.

Over 65 drawings and photos enhance this collection of easy-to-do, but very attractive patterns that will not only inspire and delight anyone interested in this intriguing and beautiful craft, but will enable even beginning tatters to create treasured possessions of exquisite handmade lace.

Artikelname: Favorite Irish Crochet Designs
Artikelbeschreibung: Create airy and delicate lace designs for table, bed, and wardrobe using the time-honored technique of Irish Crochet. This handsome handicraft, known for its raised floral motifs and intricate background patterns, probably originated in the convents of Ireland, where diligent nuns prepared beautiful ornaments for use in church services. Today, this stunning form of lace-making has been adapted and simplified for dozens of day-to-day uses: decorating curtains, tablecloths, pillows, bedspreads, lingerie, collars, children's clothing, doilies and more.Rita Weiss, a noted needlework designer and best-selling author, has collected the finest, easily workable examples of Irish crochet from rare American thread company booklets of more than fifty years ago. Step-by-step instructions, stitch and hook charts, metric conversion charts, and forty clear illustrations allow you to make magnificent accessories in these lovely patterns: My Wild Irish Rose, Popcorn, Rose of Sharon, Cinderella, More Than a Touch of Blarney, Beauty Rose, "Smilin' Through," Tournament of Roses, Wedding Ring, Dublin Beauty, Irish Springtime, and others. No skills beyond a familiarity with ordinary crochet techniques are needed to create these beautiful patterns. In addition, expert tips on blocking and finishing make it certain that your final product will be nothing short of a work of art.With this versatile guide, the beauty of Irish Crochet-once thought too difficult to achieve by any but the most experienced needleworkers is now within reach of even beginning crocheters.

Artikelname: First Book of Modern Lace Knitting
Artikelbeschreibung: Thorough, fully illustrated instructions for a beautiful array of lace patterns. Easily-learned, low-cost fundamental methods for over 25 distinctive projects, including Rose Leaf, English Crystal, Mosaic, Coronet, Valentine, Celandine, more. Includes diagrams, charts and photographs of completed articles.

Artikelname: Irish Crochet Lace: Motifs from County Monaghan
Artikelbeschreibung: Of all forms of crochet lace, the form known as "Irish Crochet" is probably the best known. The Irish tradition for producing this work dates back to the 16th century when it was known as "nuns' work" from the fact that the technique and style was developed in Irish convent communities in imitation of continental lace making. The manufacture of crocket lace did not become a cottage industry in Ireland until the middle of the 19th century, after the devastation caused by the Great Famine of the 1840s, when the development of home crafts was encouraged to create some small income for otherwise destitute families. Eithne D'Arcy, who died din 1999, came from a family who were buying agents for Irish crochet lace in the area around Clones in County Monaghan. This area was one of the principal centres of the Irish lace industry. A lifelong involvement with the Irish lace makers inspired her to record her knowledge and describe the traditional motifs and patterns which were gradually being lost as the old lace makers died out. This is both a pictorial record of one of Ireland's crafts and a practical manual that sets out the steps in construction f a wider range of traditional motifs which can be built up into larger designs. This edition includes clarified instructions for: nine-looped flower; flower; shamrock scroll; wheel; horse shoe; fern; and mitred fine lace motif.

Artikelname: Knitted Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: This book includes 50 original projects knitted in fine cotton and is the perfect gift for the enthusiastic knitter. Each project is followed by a detailed working pattern. 50 beautiful doilies in different sizes and patterns.

Artikelname: Lace and Lace Making
Artikelbeschreibung: Comprehensive, profusely illustrated book, written with charm and enthusiasm, discusses techniques of making, mending, cleaning and caring for lace. Over 100 large photos identify Honiton, Flemish Pillow Lace, Irish Needlerun Tambour Lace, Brussels Rose Point, and many other important laces. Also includes complete instructions and drawings for making pillow lace and needlepoint lace.

Artikelname: Lay the Table - with Bobbin Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Lay a beautiful table with bobbin lace. This book shows you how to make all the trimmings for a perfect and beautiful laid table and gives you inspiration for your own home. The projects are fascinating and inspiring, the instructions are clear and explicit. Enjoy the fabulous photos.

Artikelname: Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking
Artikelbeschreibung: Superb guide by accomplished lacemaker enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. History of bobbin lace, materials and supplies, techniques for simple braid, edgings, fans and spiders, rose ground, turning a corner, laces with gimp, laces made on a flat pillow; projects to make, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 illus.

Artikelname: Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace: Techniques, Patterns, Instructions
Artikelbeschreibung: Rediscovered collection of authentic Irish crochet design from 19th-century contains 30 motifs, 12 grounds. New introductions by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. Numerous patterns. 100 photographs

Artikelname: Mediterranean Knotted Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Knotted lace is one of the oldest forms of making lace and is believed to have originated in the Eastern Mediterranean around 2000 years ago. Also commonly referred to as Armenian Lace, it is also known as Bilila, Oya, Palestinian Lace, Nazareth Lace, Smyrna Stitch and Phoenician Lace. Elena Dickson has a wide audience for her lace making techniques, from touring Australia and the USA conducting workshops. This latest book has all new motifs and doily designs and includes all stitch instructions, descriptive diagrams and black and white photographs of finished projects.

Artikelname: Peter's Torchon Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Torchon lace is probably the most well-known and well-loved type of bobbin lace. This book contains beautiful table runners made in Torchon lace - each with pricking and diagram. Everyone with a knowledge of bobbin lace making can work these table runners

Artikelname: Tatted Animals
Artikelbeschreibung: In May 2002 I was told that I was to be a grandmother for the first time. This gave an idea to design and tat different animals that could be sewn onto a quilted blanket. My thought was that each animal should be connected to a childrens song, a rhyme or a fairytale.I made 12 different animals.In this book I have chosen to present the animals in alphabetical order. Each animal comes with a photo and a pattern. At the beginning of the book I have included a description of the techniques I have used in the patterns.I hope you will enjoy tatting the animals as much as I had designing them.Perhaps you will end up designing and tatting your own animals. REMEMBER - the possibilities for using tatting are innumerable.

Artikelname: Tatted Bookmarks
Artikelbeschreibung: I have always made different types of needlework, but because tatting is so easy to carry with you, it has become my favourite.Many years ago when my daughter was to be confirmed, I thought I would like to tat a cross for her hymnbook. And through the years I have continued making bookmarks for the candidates for confirmation in the family and among close friends. For this book I have chosen twelve crosses, all named after the girl who received it.I hope, that you will get as much pleasure out of these

Artikelname: Tatted Butterflies
Artikelbeschreibung: I love butterflies and for many years tatted butterflies have been one of my favourites.This beautiful, little insect is perfect for tatting and for this booklet I have made tWenty designs.The butterflies are of different size and they use many different tatting tecniques - some are for beginners while others need some experience.Use them for decorations on cards, on boxes, on pillows, on your clothes, on hankerchiefs and doilies, let them fly in your window or let them stay on your curtain - the possibilities are innumerable.I hope, it will give you just as much pleasure making the butterflies as it gave me designing them.

Artikelname: Tatted Doilies
Artikelbeschreibung: For those of us who love handwork, there is nothing more satisfying than making a beautiful doily, and these small doilies need only a little time.And how do we use a doily, other than placing it on the table under decorative items?We can sew it on to a silk or velvet cushion. It can be framed and hung on the wall or used as an insertion in a pillow slip, curtain or tablecloth. It can be worked in very thin yarn and placed on a little box covered with fabric or joined with others to make a bigger tablecloth. There are plenty of possibilities. And last, our friends and relatives will be happy to receive it as a present.In this book there is one traditional doily and a couple of ovals, which are done in more rounds, but most of the doilies can be completed in only one round. This makes only a few ends to hide.I have tried to make the diagrams as clear as possible and I hope they are understandable. The starting point and the direction of the work on the diagrams are indicated with arrows to make it easier to work and to finish the doilies. I like to keep the doilies simple, and therefore there are few picots, and most often these picots are used for joinings. If you want to sew the doily on a cushion or use it as an insertion you can add some picots in the appropriate places.I hope you will get as much pleasure with these doilies as I have had designing and working them out, and that I experience every time I work one of them.

Artikelname: Tatted Easter Eggs
Artikelbeschreibung: Even though only one knot exists in tatting, many different techniques have been used to create the eggs in this book. Skilled tatters will be able to make the eggs without any difficulty, and beginners are given the chance to try out some of the variations that may be found in tatting.

Artikelname: Tatted Handkerchiefs
Artikelbeschreibung: The handkerchief became known in the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages as well as in the Renaissance the handkerchief obtained a decorative function and these decorative handkerchiefs were embroidered with pearls and gold.Today the paper tissue has replaced the handkerchief made of fabric but the decorative handkerchief with embroidery and laces is still used.Tatting is very suitable for making lace and we have composed 12 patterns, all of them with corners, in the classical style.We have mounted the laces on thin, white fabric - and created traditional decorative handkerchiefs - but the patterns are also suitable for a lot of other things such as napkins, doilies or christening robes

Artikelname: Tatting Doilies and Edgings
Artikelbeschreibung: Create over 30 delicate tatted doilies and more than 50 lovely edgings with the patterns, complete instructions and photographs included in this book. For those new to tatting, complete step-by-step instructions are provided. For veteran needleworkers, this affordable volume can serve as a source of highly stylized inspiration.

Artikelname: Tatting Hearts
Artikelbeschreibung: This guide to tatting by a veteran needlecrafter provides explicit, clearly written instructions and over 100 illustrations for making 12 different tatted hearts. To create these lovely patterns, the author has developed two new techniques"directional tatting," a short-cut tactic involving reverse stitches, and "stacking," a method that gives tatting a three-dimensional look. Also incorporated in the patterns is a variation on the split ring technique perfected in the 1920s by the noted designer Anne Orr. Many of the designs are simple enough for a beginner, while others will catch the interest of even the most experienced of tatters.Perfect as tabletop accents or as framed works of art, each of these completed, lovely heart-shaped designs is shown in a separate photograph. And as an extra bonus, there's a photo of a mobile utilizing all the patterns.

Artikelname: Tatting Patterns
Artikelbeschreibung: 116 patterns for projects from edging and trimming to handbags, baskets, pillowcases, aprons, etc. Directions, materials. 121 illustrations.

Artikelname: Tatting Patterns and Designs
Artikelbeschreibung: Over 85 items: mats, bookmarks, edgings, collars, medallions, more for intermediate and advanced tatters. Clearly photographed projects; detailed instructions.

Artikelname: Tatting With Ann Orr
Artikelbeschreibung: Originally developed as an easy way to reproduce knotted laces, tatting goes back at least as far as the seventeenth century. Despite its seeming intricacy, tatting is actually a very simple form of needlework-as this book by legendary needlework designer Anne Orr proves. With only a few stitches to master, even beginners can produce dozens of delicate-looking but extremely durable tatted articles.Comprised of rare patterns created during the first half of the twentieth century, this collection features more than 100 designs: over 50 edgings (shamrock, forgetme-not and other motifs), 40 medallions (triangular, circular, square and snowflake-like shapes), beautiful collars and yokes to embellish wearing apparel, lovely doilies, luncheon sets and baby items, including three exquisitely worked caps for infants. Most items are photographed against a black background so that every detail may be closely studied. In addition, each step and stitch is fully described, enabling even beginning tatters to quickly create beautiful domestic accessories for today and prized heirlooms for tomorrow.

Artikelname: Tatting: Technique and History
Artikelbeschreibung: Superb illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. Author describes the evolution of basic tatting elements?rings and chains?and discusses how they can be regrouped in innumerable combinations to form traditional or original designs. For beginning and experienced tatters. Over 50 illustrations.

Artikelname: The 3rd Tatting Book
Artikelbeschreibung: This book contains detailed descriptions of the basic tatting techniques as well as detailed work instructions and patterns for each design.All patterns are shown as diagrams and with photos and for more intricate patterns, both written and '"diagrammatic instructions" are given.The book has a huge collection of small and big items made up in the classic tatting style, including a complete wedding outfit and also includes other small and big items e.g. book marks, place cards, laces, doilies and a hat

Artikelname: The Christmas Lace Book
Artikelbeschreibung: The book is packed ful of Christmas themed lacemaking projects. Over 100 differant projects are descibed with full details of thread, etc needed.

Contents include:

Borders for Christmas Cards

Advanced Borders for Christmas Cards

French Fan Borders for Christmas Cards

More Christmas Cards

Gift Tags

Torchon Cake Frill

Christmas Tree Decorations

Gathered Lace Circles

Pleated Lace Fans

Window & Wall Hangings

Scented Sachets

Simple Book Marks

Decorated Christmas Balls

Christmas Tree Decorations in Rings

Artikelname: The Complete Book of Tatting
Artikelbeschreibung: An inexpensive craft to begin and reasonably easy to work-once you know how-tatting nevertheless can produce attractive and delicate items for a variety of uses. Rebecca Jones is now an accomplished needlewoman, but using her own experiences of the difficulty in learning to tat she here explains both SHUTTLE and NEEDLE techniques by which the absolute beginner can tackle the craft. Having shown how to wind the shuttle or use the needle, considered different threads and then how to tat, the book progresses through simple starter patterns, working with two threads, pearl tatting and tatting with three threads, tatting with beads, and many other forms and styles. Particularly useful, in such an international craft, is a list of foreign phrases!As the title states, this is a complete book which not only shows how, but offers over 100 designs, each graphically presented ranging from simple doodles to complex 3-dimensional bouquets.

Artikelname: The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffman
Artikelbeschreibung: A founding member of the Lacy knitters, Mary Schiffman was a tireless collector of lace patterns, and a delightful storyteller about her life and craft. For this book, Nancy Nehring has lovingly collected Mary's knitting and legacy and accounts of her life. Pat Shannon has proofknitted and charted Mary's patterns with thoughtful appreciation.

Artikelname: The Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting
Artikelbeschreibung: This book is a continuation of "First Book of Modern Lace Knitting" and if anything the designs are even more exquisite than they were in the first book.More distinctive patterns?Grand Slam, Lilac Time, Maidenhair.With over 29 complete projects.

Artikelname: The Tatters Treasure Chest of Traditional Designs
Artikelbeschreibung: The art of tatting has produced some of the most beautiful, imaginative and intricate designs in the history of needlework. Over 100 of the best of those designs-many of them overlooked and out of circulation for generations-have been selected for this unique collection from the pages of long out-of-print thread company leaflets of the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s.The designs range from tiny coasters to a handsome checkerboard luncheon set, and include elegant collars, elaborate tracery patterns for doilies and luncheon mats, and delicately beautiful edgings for pillowcases, guest towels and table mats. Among the highlights: a distinctive Victorian tray mat, a handkerchief with a butterfly corner, heirloom baby caps and bonnets, a sunburst doily and a spectacular jabot collar.This rich treasury of tatting classics, complete with full instructions and a photograph of each creation, offers needleworkers a dazzling assortment of timehonored designs that are ideal for home, family and personal use, and perfect as gifts that exquisitely display the giver's needlework expertise.

Artikelname: The Torchon Lace Book
Artikelbeschreibung: This book is wraitten for the new or improving lacemaker. Written in a clear and easy to follow style with clear instructions of basic torchon skills and the use of "magic" threads to making joining easier. Filled with easy to follow working diagrams.

Artikelname: Torchon Lace
Artikelbeschreibung: Delicate and elegant lace with geometric patterns is the theme for this book. For each design you will find a clear pricking and a detailed diagram, which will make it easy for experienced lace-makers to make these beautiful laces.

Artikelname: Torchon Lacemaking:A Manual of Techniques
Artikelbeschreibung: Bobbin lacemaking is a wonderfully therapeutic hobby. This manual is intended as a primer for the newcomer, or those taking up a class of study. Torchon lacemaking is ideal for the beginner as it is geometric and mistakes are easily corrected. It is also a stepping stone to other forms of lacemaking.

The book also contains information on reading patterns, on mounting lace in a variety of ways, and advice on changing the scale of the lace using different grids and a variety of threads. Ideas are given for coloured lace and tips on lace design. A number of projects to try are included - cake frills and garters, small mats and handkerchiefs, lavender bags and pin cushions.

Artikelname: Traditional Tatting Patterns
Artikelbeschreibung: Delicate but durable, tatting is an ideal needlecraft. It produces elegant heirloom lace that can be used and laundered repeatedly and will last long enough to actually become an heirloom. Since patterns are based on so few different stitches, tatting is simple to learn and easy to do once the stitches have been mastered.This volume is a superb collection of more than 50 traditional tatting designs from rare thread company leaflets of the 1930s and 194Os. There are instructions for tatted doilies and edgings-a score of each-and tablecloths, place mats, adorable baby caps, bibs and bootees, classic collars, exquisite tatted yokes for slips or nightgowns and more-projects large and small enough to match your tatting experience and needs.Beginners will find step-by-step instructions on how to wind and work with the shuttle and make all of the stitches necessary to compfete the projects. For those who already know how to tat, Traditional Tatting Patterns is an excellent source of beautiful and enduring designs-a unique and useful addition to your needlework library .

Artikelname: Turning Lace Bobbins
Artikelbeschreibung: David Springett has been making lace bobbins since 1977. He has specialised in turning the highly decorated bobbins traditionally used in the East Midland area of England. He has developed a variety of tricks and techniques evolving an efficient method of working which has made him one of the country's leading bobbin makers.In this book David describes how to make over 24 different styles of lace bobbins explaining the techniques required to turn them both wood and bone. As well as describing the production of bobbins such as:Cow and Calf ,Bees Knees, Caterpillar and Mother and Babe, he explains how to to select and prepare bone, how to turn miniature bobbins, inlay pewter, produce Tunbridge Mosaic and make dowel using a simple jig. Many of these techniques are invaluable in other forms of turnery making this a book packed with valuable tips and information.

I also have the companion volume to this book in stock; Success to the Lace Pillow, which decribes the types, history and makers of East Midland Bobbins.