Bruges is one of the oldest lacemaking centres in the world and is renowned for the intricate designs it has produced all based on flowers, leaves and braids with a unique and characteristic scroll. It is a sectional bobbin lace, its patterns most dramatically worked in white, cream, ecru and black. Twenty-five designs, originally published in Dutch, are supplemented here by thirty-five spectacular pieces of Veronica Sorenson''s own devising. Fully supported by comprehensive technical information, patterns have never been simpler to follow. Designs include motifs, edgings, crosses, collars and cuffs, all-lace mats, pieces designed for specific use in the home and gift suggestions. For the lacemaker familiar with bobbin lacemaking techniques there is a wealth of new and interesting designs to be discovered; originality and versatility are the key features of Bruges flower lace, fully reflected in this book.
This multi-language lace book provides the enthusiast with a collection of 75 quick and easy bobbin lace patterns. The (mainly) small designs are worked in a range of styles: Bruges Flower, Schneeberg, Russian Tape and Free, plus Torchon, Honiton and Bedfordshire The patterns assume a certain level of skill but each one is graded according to experience and ability (beginner, practitioner and advanced). They include: Baby bear, circles, parasol, swans, Russian lace sampler, tortoise, wedding garter, frame, seashore edge, fleur de lys mat, summer daisies, wedding handkerchief, dolphins, lily bud, square mat.