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

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

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, "e;A Compendium of Lace-Making"e; 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: "e;Bobbin Lace"e;, "e; Bobbin Lace-The Foundation Stitches"e;, "e;Bobbin Lace-'Sewing' and 'Bars'"e;, "e;Bobbin Lace-'Raised Work'; 'Meshes'"e;, "e;Bobbin Lace-'Fillings'"e;, "e;Bobbin Lace Torchons"e;, "e;Bobbin Lace-Motifs"e;, "e;Ecclesiastical Lace"e;, "e;Filet Lace"e;, "e;Needle-Point Lace"e;, "e;Needle-Run Lace"e;, 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.