Introduction 6
Materials 8
The Bookmark Collection 14
Basic techniques 16
Four strand plait 18
Cloth stitch bookworm 22
Half stitch bookworm 28
Torchon ground bookmark 30
Torchon bookmark with spiders 34
Torchon bookmark with diamonds 38
Torchon bookmark with trails 42
Additional techniques 46
Four Seasons 50
Spring Purse 52
Summer Scarf 56
Summer Bag 62
Autumn Cushion 66
Winter Scarf 70
Patterns 78
Index 80
Gilian Dye and Adrienne Thunder are experienced and enthusiastic lacemakers and teachers. Both hold City and Guilds Lacemaking Part 2 and are active members of local, national and international lace organisations. In addition to this, both have served on the Executive Committee of The Lace Guild. Over many years they have developed patterns and tips for working with non-traditional materials, have won prizes in major competitions and had work exhibited in the UK and overseas.
"'Bobbin lace may look complicated when you see a pillow set up with dozens of bobbins, but it will seem far less daunting when you realise that only four bobbins (two pairs) are in use at any one time, and there are only two moves - twist and cross - that you can do.'" This is the best book I have found so far in my fairly short bobbin lace career and I will be recommending it to the attendees whether or not permission is granted to use the Bookworm. The photographs and instructions are presented very clearly. I also think the range of projects, especially in the variety of materials used makes the book very attractive to those who have experience in other fiber arts and wish to try bobbin lace. Candace Knerr-Customer
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