45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Beginner's Manual, 30 Sep 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)
I learned how to do bobbin lace solely through this book--with no help from a teacher. It explains the art of lace-making well and simply, from how to wind a bobbin all the way to complicated pattern designing. I have several "beginners" books in my collection, and none are as clear cut as this one.
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant little book, 25 Jun 2000
By Mari Algarín - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)
The book is practical and very easy to follow. The diagrams are clear. The use of color helps to avoid some of the confusion that arises when you first learn the craft and aren't quite sure what to make out of the instructions in front of you, and how it relates to what lies within your hands. Book is full of useful tips and hints.
It includes 27 different patterns: about 7 bookmarks [some of these variations of a theme as the book indicates], 9 apliqués, 4 lace trims, 4 samplers, 3 hankies.
There are wonderful ideas on how to use some of the samplers for table settings or even as photograph frames. An excellent book for beginners.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to a beautiful art, 10 Nov 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Bobbin Lace Manual (Paperback)
This was one of the first books I found when I took up bobbin lace nine years ago. Filled with attractive, simple patterns, clear diagrams, and many helpful hints, this book remains a favorite of mine. This is a wonderful resource, especially if you don't have a teacher. Geraldine Stott is one of the best in the business.