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Typically associated with frilly hankies and flouncy collars that are time-consuming to make and invariably white, the 30 projects in this book span the colour spectrum and make use of a range of media including paper, fabric, thread and even concrete!
This original and exciting guide to lace is a visual feast of 30 inspiring step-by-step projects. It includes in-depth features and fascinating asides relating to the history of lace and it will encourage you to experiment and inspire you with handy tips. The projects use bobbin lace, needle lace, needle weaving and drawn-thread work, all of which are clearly illustrated for beginners. Some projects feature techniques such as using concrete and papier-mâché; some feature ready-made lace, either entirely, or as something that can be added to.
Introduction6 The basics8 A basic sewing kit10 Tools for making lace grounds12 Bobbin lace basics14 Preparing bobbins 14 Cross and twist braid 15 Cloth stitch 16 Whole stitch lace 19 Double whole stitch lace 24 Tatting basics25 How to hold the needle 25 Making a double stitch 26 Making picots 26 Rings 27 Chains 27 Joining picots 27 Joining in new threads 27 Split rings 28 Net darning29 Embroidery basics31 Needlelace stitches 31 Drawn and pulled stitches 34 Freestyle embroidery 37 Found & made38 Something old, something new40 Visible mending 44 Fish motif 46 Little green fingers 50 Peggy-Sue 52 Shirtwaist buttons 56 On the button 60 Teneriffe lace 62 Wall hanging 66 Torchon headband 70 Rag doll Tattiana 72 Floating cloud 75 Fairy wings 78 Reimagined82 Paper lace bowl 84 Low-sew lace bowls 87 Gold leaves 88 Moths to a flame 92 Shadow boxers 94 Shadow play: Black Queen 96 Red queen 100 Skeleton leaf fan 102 Lace impressions 106 Sailor boy 110 Twisted lace 112 Printed ephemera 114 Templates118 Further reading127 Index128
Elizabeth Healey originally trained as a graphic designer at the London College of Printing, after which she worked in various design groups before gravitating to the world of illustrated books. For as long as she can remember she has made things usually with yarn or cloth, but sometimes with paper and clay. She is particularly interested in utility stitching and tries to use recycled textiles wherever possible, in a way that looks fresh, modern and urban rather than old and fusty. Elizabeth has contributed articles to the following magazines, Knitting, Making, Crafty, Felt Matters and Pretty Patches. Her first book, Stitch, Fabric & Thread was published in 2016.
You can see examples of her work on her blog: www.elizabethsquarters.blogspot.co.uk.
By Elizabeth Healey
£14.99
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