Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries

Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries by Doris Campbell Preston

Reticella work, carrickmacross lace, princess lace and other traditional techniques developed by lace-makers in Ireland, England, Spain and other countries resulted in finished pieces of unrivaled beauty which continue to inspire needlecrafters. Now needleworkers can learn to make exquisite lace and net embroidery in styles that originated in the centuries-old lace-making centers of Europe. This volume is a classic guide to the single-thread-and-needle styles of lace-making: complete instructions and clear stitch diagrams explain how to make both needle-run and needlepoint laces. In sections of their own, tatting and Irish crochet receive the same clear treatment. Even the fascinating history of lace-making is covered in some detail, and excellent advice on the care of lace is given in conclusion.

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