Lace Reimagined: 30 inspiring projects for making and using lace creatively - Softcover

Healey, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782217428 ISBN 13: 9781782217428

Publisher: Search Press, 2020

Synopsis

Typically associated with frilly hankies and flouncy collars that are time-consuming to make and invariably white, the 30 projects in this book span the colour spectrum and make use of a range of media including paper, fabric, thread and even concrete!

This original and exciting guide to lace is a visual feast of 30 inspiring step-by-step projects. It includes in-depth features and fascinating asides relating to the history of lace and it will encourage you to experiment and inspire you with handy tips. The projects use bobbin lace, needle lace, needle weaving and drawn-thread work, all of which are clearly illustrated for beginners. Some projects feature techniques such as using concrete and papier-mâché; some feature ready-made lace, either entirely, or as something that can be added to. 

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Healey originally trained as a graphic designer at the London College of Printing, after which she worked in various design groups before gravitating to the world of illustrated books. For as long as she can remember she has made things – usually with yarn or cloth, but sometimes with paper and clay. She is particularly interested in utility stitching and tries to use recycled textiles wherever possible, in a way that looks fresh, modern and urban rather than old and fusty. Elizabeth has contributed articles to the following magazines, Knitting, Making, Crafty, Felt Matters and Pretty Patches. Her first book, Stitch, Fabric & Thread was published in 2016.

You can see examples of her work on her blog: www.elizabethsquarters.blogspot.co.uk.

From the Back Cover

Traditional; experimental; modest; provocative; decorative; utilitarian... it’s time to rethink how you see the varied artform that is lace.

This original and exciting guide to lace is a visual feast of 30 inspiring step-by-step projects. It will encourage you to experiment with both hand-made and shop-bought lace; it will give you clear, concise instructions for making lace from scratch, and it will inspire you with creative tips, lace history and folklore.

The projects incorporate lace-making techniques including needle lace, bobbin lace, needle weaving and drawn-thread work – all of which are clearly illustrated for beginners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782217428
• ISBN 13: 9781782217428
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128