Author: Patricia Read Publisher: B T Batsford Limited ISBN: 9780713481587 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill.
Author: Patricia Read Publisher: Batsford Books ISBN: 1849942013 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 295
Book Description
From the co-author of two previous Batsford lace titles comes a collection of 50 stunning lace patterns that showcase the delicate beauty of this ever-popular lace. Traditionally, the ornate braids that make up Milanese lace were used in long, convoluted floral patterns, but they are also easily adapted for use in more modern designs. This new book of patterns contains both traditional and modern examples, and the author experiments with different decorative styles - for example, Celtic lettering that is vibrant with the colours of original Celtic art, taken into a new dimension with the addition of Milanese braids. Exquisite miniatures in a Japanese style will be a challenge even for the most experienced lacemaker: the smallest patterns are not necessarily the easiest! Other patterns include flowers, scrolls, leaves and butterflies, plus some more unusual designs: dragons, a picture depicting the legend of Arion and the dolphin, and a spectacular piece featuring the mythical seven-headed Hydra. There is a good range of patterns, including both prickings and photographs of the finished pieces, suitable for abilities ranging from beginner to advanced.
Author: Patricia Read Publisher: Batsford ISBN: 9780713486780 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
The combination of elegance and variety is what makes Milanese lace the most beautiful of all Italian laces. This stunning collection offers 43 new braids, including two spiral braids and 40 original patterns.
Author: Patricia Read Publisher: Batsford ISBN: 9780713489163 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 140
Book Description
Of all Italian laces, the Milanese style is recognized the world over as the most beautiful. With 50 exciting patterns ready for copying, plus close-up photos of the finished work, crafters of all levels can now take advantage of these specialized stitches to create lush and spectacular designs. The projects range from the simplified Heartsease (illustrated with an 8-year-old's finished work), to the challenging Twin Peacocks, guaranteed to tempt the most demanding expert. Some of the patterns, such as Spray and Acanthus, are traditional, while others are original, and introduce vibrant colors and lavish designs from sources as diverse as Celtic and Japanese art.
Author: Jane Read Publisher: ISBN: 9781802271478 Category : Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
The two books of Milanese Braids, 'Milanese Lace: An Introduction' and 'New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace', both by Read and Kincaid (1988; 1994), have long been out of print. To make the braids available to a new audience, we reproduce them here, together with about forty new braids that were not included in earlier books. The braids are drawn from both Milanese and other continental braid-type laces. This is intended to be a reference book and it is hoped that it will stimulate creativity and encourage lace makers to develop new designs for modern use.
Author: Geraldine Stott Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486261942 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Step-by-step instructions, carefully graded projects for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire, Braided, Modern, other exquisite laces. 26 patterns including motifs for bookmarks, edgings, inserts, corners, medallions. 229 illustrations, including over 50 3-color stitch diagrams.
Author: Jean Leader Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN: 1785008196 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 326
Book Description
Bedfordshire lace became popular in the fashions of the second half of the nineteenth century because of the beauty of its bold-open designs, often with elegant floral motifs, and it continues to fascinate and captivate lacemakers today. This practical book is dedicated to the novice and experienced lacemaker wishing to learn these techniques so as to realize this elegance for themselves. Information is given about the equipment needed for bobbin lacemaking, how to make a pricking (the pattern on which the lace is made), and how to wind thread on the bobbins. Instruction explains how to work cloth stitch and half stitch, plaits, windmill crossings, picots and leaf-shaped tallies, and how to finish a piece of lace. There is a series of twenty-six patterns, some traditional and others designed more recently. These are supported by instructions, photographs and diagrams. The patterns include small motifs, edgings - some with corners for handkerchiefs - butterflies and, finally, three exquisite collars.
Author: Patricia Read Publisher: Batsford Books ISBN: 184994203X Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 301
Book Description
Milanese has a greater variety of decorative stitches within the braid than any other lace. It is this variety, added to the baroque style of its designs, that makes Milanese the most beautiful of Italian laces. New in paperback, this book is a collection of 43 new braids, including two spiral braids, and 40 original patterns, all with diagrams, photographs and full instructions.
Author: Patricia Read
Author: Alexandra Stillwell
Author: Patricia Read
Author: Patricia Read
Author: Patricia Read
Author: Jane Read
Author: Geraldine Stott
Author: Karen Marie Iversen
Author: Jean Leader
Author: Patricia Read