Lace

Lace by Virginia Churchill Bath. Published by Penguin Books, New York, NY, 1979. Republication. Paperback, Plastic DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Orig owners name & date in ink inside front. 320 Pgs. ISBN 014046378X. LCCN 78-23354. A comprehensive guide to lacemaking, patterns and techniques, as well as a profusely illustrated history of this exquisite, enduring craft. Whether you want to make lace, learn to appreciate it as a connoisseur, or only contemplate its loveliest examples in the splendid photos, you will find it in this book. The author has included design notes, beautifully drawn diagrams, and clear, complete instructions for lacemaking in four categories: network, needle laces, bobbin laces, and mixed laces. These instructions will enable you to realize the ornate and flowery patterns of the past no less than the free-flowing forms of modern art. Reprint of the 1974 edition published by Henry Regnery Co. Description text copyright 2011 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 25546.