Milanese, Flemish & Braid lace Books
    Title ~ Author ~ Catagory ~ Language~Publisher ~ Pub. date ~ ISBN ~ description
     
  1. Bobbin Lace Braid  ~ Dye, Gilian ~ Milanese/braid ~ English ~ Branford ~ 1979 ~ ISBN 823150550 Descrip: Although this was planned for beginners in lacemaking it offers ideas for more experienced lacers. It deals with equipment- basic and more advanced work- and includes instructions for straight braids and shaping methods using 233 step-by-step illustrations
  2. Delicate Art (A)- Flemish Lace 1700-1940 ~ Vincent, Margaret ~ Milanese/braid ~ English ~ Allentown ~ 1986
  3. Lacemakers' Collection - Milanese Lace Design  ~ Moore, Ann ~ Milanese/braid ~ English     ~ ISBN 1-899674-05-5 Descrip: Excellent diagrams for braids and good directions
  4. Mailander Spitze ~ Hoffmeister, Maria Helga ~ Milanese/braid ~ Eng/Ger/Fr ~ Ellen Meyer   ~ ISBN
  5. Milanese Lace- an Introduction ~ Read and Kincaid ~ Milanese/braid ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1992 ~ ISBN 0-7134-5707-4  Descrip: A collection of over 35 decorated braids and 24 patterns (12 traditional and 12 modern) all white. The braids section provides excellent diagrams as well as a verbal description of each. The patterns section gives a pricking a list of braids used and their order and a photo of the finished lace. There are also a couple of chapters on technique and one on designing one's own patterns.  Not for a total beginner but not far off.
  6. Milanese Lace Original Patterns in Color  ~ Colgan, Louise ~ Milanese/braid ~ english ~ self-pub.  ished ~ 1998    Descrip: 5 patterns: 4 in color 1 white. Utilizes color possibilities inherent in braids themselves without adding or removing pairs. A section on specific techniques used is included.  Good pictures but has to be used in conjunction with the two Kincaid/Reed books since while the braids to be used are indicated -- all from those -- no diagrams for them are provided.
  7. New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace . Read ~ Read and Kincaid ~ Milanese/braid ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1992 ~ ISBN 0-7134-7192-1 Descrip: 40 new braids and 30 patterns (some in colour). Recapitulation of techniques and some of the earlier braids. Previous knowledge of Milanese recommended
  8. Special Effects In Bobbin Lace ~ Woods, Sandi ~ Milanese/braid ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1998 ~ ISBN 0-7134-8071-8 Descrip: Over 20 patterns all modern all frame-able motifs -- no mats or collars. All done in colour utilising the possibilities inherent within each braid and augmented by addition and removal of differently coloured pairs and/or single threads.  Meticulous documentation both verbal and pictorial provides almost movement-by-movement directions.  Diagrams for the braids used are provided.

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