On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 06:46:34 +0100 (BST), Jo wrote: >I've just finished working my way through the beginner book (a Pamela Nottingham one >- Bobbin Lacemaking, I think!) I bought a number of years ago and now I'd like to >carry on. >Could someone suggest a book to buy? I like tape lace, torchon (any of the robust >laces, not Bucks or Honiton) etc... >I'd like a book with prickings and photos, but also with fairly detailed description >of how to work the lace (not as basic as one for beginners, but not as advanced as >one for experts!).
At this point you have a choice. Carry on making the tape and Torchon lace that you have tried, or investigate a new lace. I recommend that you consider trying Bedfordshire lace. I have to admit to being biased, it is my favourite lace, but I do think it fits your requirements. I started Beds about 6 weeks after starting lace, with the aid of books and this list, and got on just fine. Beds is related to tape in the same way that Honiton is, so you'll find some nice familiar elements. Take a look the Beds I've made on my web site and see if the designs appeal to you: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/beds.htm Bedford Borough Council have information about Beds at: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/bedford/tic/lacemaking%20in%20beds%20index.htm There is an excellent book by Barbara Underwood, Bedfordshire Lace in 20 Lessons, published by Ruth Bean, about £16. This has prickings for the 20 lesson pieces plus a couple of extras, lots of photos and excellent clear instructions. The book is definitely aimed at the lacemaker working alone without access to a teacher. The start of it will suit where you are now; if you work your way through it you will find plenty of challenges to take your lacemaking to a much higher level, having fun on the way. Barbara also wrote the UK Lace Guild's Introduction to Bedfordshire, which is smaller and cheaper. However it isn't listed on their site at the moment so I expect that means it is not currently available. -- We learn from history that we do not learn from history. Hegel Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
