Free  Lace Books
last update Sept. 7,  2002
Brugge, Bloemwork, Duchesse, Honiton, Rosaline, Withof
      Title ~Author~ Catagory ~ Language~Publisher ~ Pub. date ~ ISBN ~ description
  1. 100 new Bobbin Lace Patterns by Fukuyama, Yusai ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Dover ~ 1996 ~ ISBN 0-486-40070-0
  2. 121 Honiton Lace Fillings. by Hawkin, Christine ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ York ~ 1997    Descrip: This book contains mostly traditional fillings along with their variations and a few modern ones. 148pgs.
  3. 34 designi inediti su 24 cartoni per pizzo di Cantu" by varoius authors ~ freehand lace ~ Italian ~ Il Castello ~ 1997 ~ ISBN 8880391143 Descrip: Lessons o fo planning the elaborate lace of "De Amicis" Cantu
  4. 50 Dutch Bobbin Lace patterns -Withof & Duchesse by Scheele-Kerkhof, Yvonne ~ freehand lace ~ Eng/Germ/Dutch/French ~ Batsford   ~ ISBN 0-7134-7881-0 Descrip: Directions and patterns in four .
  5. 50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns. Withof and Duchesse.  by Scheele-Kerkhof (Yvonne) ~ freehand lace ~ Eng/Fr/Du/Ger   ~ 1997    Descrip: 144pp
  6. Belgian Way of Making Bobbin Lace (The)  by Tod, Osma Gallinger ~ freehand lace ~ English
  7. Birds and Animals in Honiton Lace  by Takano, Saikoh ~ freehand lace ~ 4 Lang.
  8. Bloemwork Pattern Supplement by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.
  9. Bruges Flower Lace  by Sutton, Edna ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Robin & russ ~ 1986 ~ ISBN 0-8521-9650-4 Descrip: This first English book on flower lace contains 69 photos-39 prickings-and 54 diagrams used to demonstrate the techniques needed to make lace braids-edgings-leaves-scrolls and a variety of flowers.
  10. Bruges Flower Lace Patterns  by Sutton, Edna ~ freehand lace ~ English
  11. Brugge Duchesse, Basistechnieken Voor by Noppe-De Baene, Annie ~ freehand lace ~ Flemish ~ self-pub.   ~ 1994
  12. Brugger Blumen Kloppelspitzen by Sutton, Edna ~ freehand lace ~ German
  13. Brugs Bloemwerk: Handleiding Voor Het Maken Van Brugs Bloemwerk Met 26 Patronen by Rombach-De Kievid, J.E.H. ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen  ~ 1984 ~ ISBN 90-6255-219-6
  14. Brugse Duchesse by Noppe, Annie ~ freehand lace ~ English
  15. Build Up of (The) Duchesse lace(The)  by Van Hout-Geelen, Carola ~ freehand lace ~ English
  16. Buildup of Duchesse Lace, the by Hout-Geelen, Carola van  ~ freehand lace ~ English
  17. Cantu Patronen by Delescen, Riet  freehand lace ~ Dutch
  18. Danske Frihandskniplinger by Tornehave, Bodil ~ freehand lace ~ Danish ~ Notabene  ~ 1987  ISBN 87 7490 291 1 Descrip: early freehand lace history with photos
  19. DENTELLE DE DUCHESSE by Fouriscot & Parfait-Laitem ~ freehand lace ~ French        Descrip: Many nice patterns and variations. Many full colour photographs.77 pages
  20. Designing for Bruges Flower Lace  by Sutton, Edna ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Dryad Press ~ 1987 ~ ISBN 0-8521-9689-X
  21. Duchess 20 Kantklospatronen  by Van Pamelen-Hagenaars, Jose ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch
  22. Duchesse by Pamelen, Jose van ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch
  23. Duchesse Lace, An Introduction by Newble-de Graaf, Jane ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1989    Descrip: With 58 photos. in b/w & 101 diagrams
  24. Floribana  by Noben-Slegers, Anny ~ freehand lace ~ 4 Lang.     ~ ISBN X-02044 9608-2  Descrip: the techniques are mostly from bloemwork and Duchesse with some of the author's own variations
  25. Flowers in Honiton Lace  by Luxton, and Fukuyama ~ freehand lace ~ 4 Lang.
  26. Free Lace Patterns  by Brown, Shelia ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford  ~ 1990    Descrip: traditional techniques used to work individual designs both pictorial and non-representative-96 pages
  27. Fri Knipling by Novak, Jana ~ freehand lace ~ Danish
  28. Fuglefletskniplinger - Mønstre til frihåndsknipling  by Tornehave and Novak ~ freehand lace ~ Eng./Czech or Danish/Eng   ~ 1989    Descrip: Free lace (also known as Skansk, Scania, Skane and Schonen
  29. Further Steps in Honiton Lace  by Thompson, Susanne ~ freehand lace ~ English        Descrip: For those who appreciate the beauty and intricacy of reproducing Honiton Lace- here is a book of advanced techniques and patterns.  Well illustrated!
  30. Grof (Brugs) Bloemwerk (book and full size patterns) by Vanoosterwijck, Sonia ~ freehand lace ~ 3 lang ~ Kantcentrum ~ 1996    Descrip: Packet with Patterns and directions of large Brugge Bloemwork
  31. Handleiding Duchessekant (1924) by Van Der Meulen-Nulle, L.W. ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch   ~ 1964
  32. Honiton Basic Technical Instruction Book by Dorsett, Joyce ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ The Lace Guild ~ 1996 ~ ISBN 1 901372 00 6-A5
  33. Honiton Lace by Inder, P.M. ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Exeter Museums Pub ~ 1985 ~ ISBN 0 86114 144 X
  34. Honiton Lace - A Practical Guide  by Voysey, Cynthia ~ freehand lace ~ English        Descrip: If you have always wanted to learn to make Honiton laces- here is a reasonably priced book that will teach you the basic techniques. Outstanding book for those with no previous lacemaking experience. Step-by-step photos clarify each stitch.
  35. Honiton Lace Patterns  by Luxton, Elsie ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1983
  36. Honiton Lace -The Visual Approach  by Luxton, and Fukuyama ~ freehand lace ~ English        Descrip: The authors have planned this book to appeal to the lacemaker with the basic knowledge of the craft. The 40 patterns included are presented entirely through the medium of diagrams- prickings and photographs. Over 80 photographs-112 diagrams and 65 prickings.
  37. Idrija Lace by Cook and Tratnik ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford   ~ ISBN 0-7134-8559-0
  38. Introduction to Honiton Lace  by Thompson, Susanne ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1986 ~ ISBN 07-34-0735-2
  39. La Dentelle Duchesse - Volume 2 - Perfectionnement by Fouriscot & Parfait-Laitem ~ freehand lace ~ French ~ Didier Carpentier      Descrip: color diagrams make it easier for non French lacamkers. Diagrams include Lille ground, Point de Paris, 3 leaves and 5 flowers. Patterns for 2 handkerchief, 2 mats, 2 flower sprays
  40. Malmesbury Lace  by Blanchard, Joan ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1990 ~ ISBN 0 7134 6615 4
  41. Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchess Laces - Part 1 Sluis 1913-1935 by Reijs, Anneke ~ freehand lace ~ English    1992  ISBN 90-801570-3-1 Descrip: Part I. A complete step by step description of all aspects of Sluis Duchesse. The 49 patterns are designed by Sister Judith. The description of the technique and the working of the patterns is sanctioned by Sister Judith.
  42. Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces - Withof Part 3 by Reijs, Anneke ~ freehand lace ~ English    2000  ISBN ISBN 90-801570-6-6  Part III. In part III of the manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces the changes that are put into practice in the years 1993 - 200 are dealt with. Some patterns are worked with coloured thread. All the patterns are designed by Sister Judith.
  43. Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces Withof -part II    by Reijs, Anneke ~ freehand lace ~ English    1993  ISBN 90-801570-4-X  Part II. A complete step by step description of all aspects of Withof Duchesse up till 1993. Again the patterns are created by Sister Judith.
  44. MOTIEVEN IN KLEUR      by van den Herik, Sebastiana ~ freehand lace ~ DUTCH+eng        Descrip: MOTIFS IN COLOUR  20 PATTERNS IN RUSSIAN LACE. 96 pgs. 20 full colour photographs. Clear instructions and diagrams
  45. New Designs in Honiton Lace  by Perryman and Voysey ~ freehand lace ~ English
  46. New Patterns in Honiton Lace  by Biggins, Caroline & Barry ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford
  47. Rococo Adventure, Discovering the Art of Belgian Bobbin Lace by Coffield, Caroline ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Bizarre Butterfly Pub ~ 1988 ~ ISBN 0-915113-05-8
  48. Rosaline Lace by Eemans-Moors, Ghislaine ~ freehand lace ~ E/F/D/G ~ Batsford      Descrip: 70 photographs and over 100 prickings and diagrams
  49. Rosaline Perlée  by Geelen ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen    ~ ISBN 90-6255-413 X
  50. Royal Honiton Lace by Luxton, and Fukuyama ~ freehand lace ~ English
  51. Scheele Withof Ducesse by Heijden T. ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch
  52. Skansk knyppling by Ingers Gertrud ~ freehand lace ~ Swedish
  53. SKÅNSK KNYPPLING / SCHONISCHE SPITZE  by Nordström, Wivi-Ann ~ freehand lace ~ Sw/Germ.     ~ ISBN 3-258-03193-2 Descrip: Nice booklet on freehand pinless lace from the south Sweden. History and development from this kind of lace with pictures from museum pieces. 56 patterns with diagrams in colour from small edges for beginners to larger items for the more skilled. 88 pgs. 24x17 cm  91 colour
  54. Studies in Cantú  by McPeek, Mary ~ freehand lace ~ English
  55. Technique of Bloemwork(The)  by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.   ~ 1983
  56. Technique of Bruges Flower Lace by Sorenson & Rombach-de Kievid ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1995 ~ ISBN 0-7134-7329-0 Descrip: Over 50 patterns and directions -142 pages
  57. Technique of Crysanthemum Bloemwork(The)  by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.
  58. Technique of Duchesse(The)  by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.
  59. Technique of Florence Bloemwork by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.
  60. Technique of Honiton Lace(The)  by Luxton, Elsie ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Charles T. Branford Co ~ 1979 ~ ISBN 0-8231-5051-8
  61. Technique of Rosaline(The)  by Cockuyt, Vera ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ self-pub.
  62. Whithof duchesse  by van den Heijden-Biemans/Scheele-Kerkhof/Smelter-Hoekstra ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen  ~ 1988 ~ ISBN 90-6255-336-2
  63. Whithofduchesse by Biemans, E.A. ~ freehand lace ~ German
  64. Withof Duchesse  by Trude v.d. Heijden-Biemens ~ freehand lace ~ English
  65. Withof Duchesse in North America  by Johnson, Kaufmann & Van Ord ~ freehand lace ~ English
  66. Withof Lace  by Beimans, Kerkhof and Hoekstra ~ freehand lace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1991 ~ ISBN 0 7134 6186 1 Descrip: an expanded version of 'Withof Duchesse' by the same 3 authors
  67. Withof Lace  by Beimans, Kerkhof and Hoekstra ~ freehand lace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen  ~ 1988 ~ ISBN 90 6255 336 2  Descrip: ished in softback form by Terra
  68. Duchesse-kant by Delescen, Riet  freehandlace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen    ~ ISBN 90-6255-326-5

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