Bobbin lace : an illustrated guide to traditional and contemporary techniques
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New York : Dover, 1985.
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160 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Mancos Library District - NONFICTION
746.222 FUH
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Published
New York : Dover, 1985.
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
800759249022
Notes
General Note
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1976.
General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 157-158.
Description
After over a century of relative obscurity, lacemaking is enjoying a revival as more and more needlecraft artists are intrigued by its creative possibilities. Dating from the 15th century, bobbin lace is prized everywhere for its intricacy, delicacy, and decorative richness -- and couldn't be easier to do! In this modern, step-by-step approach to the craft, noted lacemaker Brigita Fuhrmann shows you how to create every kind of bobbin lace -- from the simplest stitch to the most challenging pattern. In addition, she traces the history of bobbin lacemaking in Western and Eastern Europe (including Russia) and relates these two distinct types to contemporary trends. For all its intricate, elegant appearance, bobbin lace is based on only two different movements of bobbins -- the cross and the twist. Essentially, it is the technique of winding threads on bobbins around pins attached to a firm pillow. The pins hold the lace in place while you cross and twist the bobbins over each other in varying sequences to form a wide range of stitches. The richness of the lace depends on how you combine the stitches into a pattern. Ms. Fuhrmann provides expert advice on the tools you'll need -- pillows, bobbins, pins, and thread -- and easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of exquisite stitches. Clear, accurate diagrams accompany stitch directions, beginning with the braid and Brussels ground and ending with the maiden's net and spiders. Learn how to make stunning straight lace and tape lace; construct fans, corners, edgings; draft patterns; finish your creations, and care for your lace. Needleworkers at all levels of expertise will welcome this comprehensive volume. Experienced hands will discover endless challenges and inspiration here; beginners will find this an excellent introduction to the beauty and elegance of a time-honored art form.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Fuhrmann, B. (1985). Bobbin lace: an illustrated guide to traditional and contemporary techniques . Dover.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fuhrmann, Brigita. 1985. Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques. Dover.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fuhrmann, Brigita. Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques Dover, 1985.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Fuhrmann, Brigita. Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques Dover, 1985.
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