BRAID LACE FOR TODAY - Jennifer Fisher

1985

104 paged hardcover book with dust jacket in good condition. Has previous owner's name on first page.

Braid lace - also known as tape lace, Russian lace, Russian tape lace and Russian braid lace - is a form of bobbin lace whose main characteristic is its free-flowing, continuous braid. It is an ideal lace for the beginner, being reasonably quick to make, needing fewer bobbins than other varieties and lending itself to simple design and creative expression.

This book is designed to meet the needs of the complete novice, while at the same time providing a thorough grounding for the experienced lacemaker who wishes to try a new lace. The new lacemaker is taken step-by-step through the techniques of this lace, and is shown how the lace created can be used. As well, variations of the patterns and suggestions for the more experienced lacemaker are provided.

Throughout, the author encourages self-sufficiency and, as well as additional patterns which have no instructions so that the lacemaker can personally interpret them, a chapter on how to design your own lace has been provided. The book is copiously illustrated with diagrams, patterns and photographs of the finished lace, making it an invaluable, easy-to-follow reference on the subject of braid lace.

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