Bobbin Lace Stitches And Techniques Reference Of The Basics

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Bobbin lace is an intricate and delicate craft that has been practiced for centuries. This timeless technique involves creating exquisite patterns and designs using threads wound on bobbins. It requires patience, precision, and a deep understanding of various stitches and techniques.

The Basics of Bobbin Lace

Before diving into the intricate world of bobbin lace stitches, it's important to familiarize yourself with the basics. The tools you'll need for bobbin lace include bobbins, pillows, pins, and threads. Once you have these materials, you're ready to explore the various stitches and techniques.

1. Torchon Lace

Torchon lace is one of the simplest forms of bobbin lace and serves as an excellent starting point for beginners. It consists of a series of straight and diagonal lines that form geometric patterns. Torchon lace stitches include cloth stitch, half stitch, whole stitch, and gimp stitch.

Bobbin Lace Stitches and Techniques - a reference book of the basics

by Jo Edkins (Kindle Edition)

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2. Binche Lace

Binche lace is a more intricate form of bobbin lace that originates from Belgium. It features delicate and elaborate designs, often incorporating floral motifs. Binche lace stitches include various combinations of cloth stitch, half stitch, whole stitch, and gimp stitch, along with additional decorative elements.

3. Milanese Lace

Milanese lace is known for its open and lacy appearance. This style of lace involves working with fine threads and creating latticework patterns. Milanese lace stitches include rose ground, tallies, footside, and corners.

4. Duchesse Lace

Duchesse lace is a type of bobbin lace that originated in France during the 18th century. It is characterized by its fine details, exquisite floral designs, and ornate borders. Duchesse lace stitches include rose ground, tallies, footside, and corners, alongside more advanced techniques such as raised work.

Bobbin Lace Techniques

In addition to various stitches, there are several fundamental techniques that you should master when practicing bobbin lace.

1. Clipping

Clipping is the process of creating connections between two working areas. This technique involves attaching the outgoing threads of one working area to those of another to ensure a continuous thread flow.

2. Sewing in Brides

Sewing in brides is a technique used to anchor threads to the lace's structure. It involves sewing the threads to the ground of the lace, providing stability and preventing unraveling.

3. Introducing Gimp

Gimp is a thick thread or cord that is incorporated into bobbin lace to add dimension and texture. It can be used to outline sections of the lace, create raised areas, or emphasize certain elements of the design.

Bobbin lace stitches and techniques offer endless possibilities for creating stunning and intricate designs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lacemaker, mastering the basics is crucial to advancing your skills and exploring more complex patterns and styles. With practice, patience, and a passion for creativity, you can dive into the enchanting world of bobbin lace and let your imagination flow through each delicate stitch.

Bobbin Lace Stitches and Techniques - a reference book of the basics

by Jo Edkins (Kindle Edition)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12458 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	97 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

Bobbin Lace Stitches and Techniques has diagrams and descriptions of the common bobbin lace stitches, grounds, headsides and footsides, how to work picots, gimps and tallies, and different shapes of lace, such as edge, mat, triangle or cross.

There are tips to working lace, information about equipment and a brief description of the different types of English lace.

This is a new edition (2017). The diagrams and photos are now in colour, suitable for a tablet (such as the Fire Kindle) or computer, However the pictures can also be seen in black and white on the original Kindles.