Traditional Bedfordshire Lace: Technique and Patterns by Barbara M. Underwood

Bedfordshire lace, its history and its fine and varied designs (particularly those of Thomas Lester and his sons, lace dealers in Bedford for nearly a century) have attracted growing interest and many new practitioners in recent years. One attraction of the Bedfordshire technique is its flexibility, which offers the lace-maker a certain freedom in deciding the method of working. This book is based on the author's extensive teaching experience and research into authentic traditional methods. It is intended as a handbook for students of all abilities. The text sets out the techniques and shows how to apply them to different parts of the pattern. Where appropriate alternative methods are given and fine lace photographs with enlargements are used to illustrate the designs and methods of working. Over a hundred working diagrams are included as well as prickings for all of the lace illustrated. Additional prickings and advice on interpreting and reproducing old prickings are also provided.

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