Hi Debora -
I have one excellent suggestion. Alex Stillwell has been studying Bucks
Point lace for many years, and to her surprise, most of the books she
had seen in the past were referencing only the much older books about
Bucks. So, she set out to really study Bucks Point and to examine it
with a critical eye. The first result has been "All about making
Geometric Bucks Point Lace", a very thorough and thought-provoking
manual on this kind of lace. She addresses every single skill that you
could possibly imagine in a well-thought-out series of usable projects.
And each skill is carefully explained in plain English, with excellent
diagrams to add to the understanding of the concept.
I highly endorse this book. Not only does it subscribe to the "old"
understanding of how this lace was made, it also recognizes that this
lace was not consistently made anywhere on earth - not at a working
lacemaker's hearth, not in the same home, not on the same piece!!! So,
the lesson to modern lacemakers is to understand the fundamentals of
Geometric lace, and to then apply these "rules" as best suit the piece
you're working on. Having met her and studied with her, I can endorse
the validity of what she says. Her books are clearly written, and are a
breath of fresh air for those who want to pursue Bucks Point. She is
currently working on "All about making Floral Bucks Point Lace", and
this promises to elevate the art to a much higher level!
Clay
Clay Blackwell
Lynchburg, VA, USA
Debora Lustgarten wrote:
Dear Clay,
I'm working on Bucks at the moment, but I find that as I learn more
about lace, my likes change.... My long-term goals are being able to
replicate Medieval lace patterns and to try my hand at some Blonde or
even Chantilly (if my sight allows, that is).
I'm lucky to have found several books on Bucks, not only Mrs.
Channer's. They include Pamela Nottingham's, Bridget Cook's, the UK
Lace Guild introduction and others, so I think I'm covered at the
moment. However, if you have suggestions, I will love to hear them!
Thanks for your kind thoughts,
Debora L.
At 06:24 PM 30/09/2009, you wrote:
Hi Deborah!
I'm so glad that the others have cleared up this terminology for you...
I was mystified!!
Are you working in Bucks Point lace at present? Or are you still
working in Torchon? If you could tell me what kind of lace you
enjoy, perhaps I could suggest a more current, more "up-to-date" book
which would be easier for you to follow, since you seem to have the
essential skills.
Clay
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