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Torchon Lacemaking: A step-by-step guide Hardcover – January 1, 2010

by Jan Tregidgo (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 130 ratings
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Torchon lacemaking is a textile art steeped in tradition - the skills required are often perceived to be beyond the reach of ordinary mortals. In this practical book, Jan Tregidgo describes those skills through a step-by-step guide and makes them accessible to all. She explains traditional techniques through a series of specially designed samplers, which can be worked in order by the beginner or in any order they choose by the more experienced. Although colour is not traditional in bobbin lace, it has been used here to great effect so the path of each thread can be clearly followed through the sampler. Topics covered: Essential equipment and materials described in detail; Traditional techniques fully explained through a sequence of specially designed samplers; Instructions for a super-beaded sampler; Advice on adapting and designing your own patterns.
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  3. Publisher
    The Crowood Press
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    January 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    8.91 x 0.76 x 10.29 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1847972012
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1847972019
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“an excellent, up-to-date overview for lace makers of all skill levels.”—Publishers Weekly

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Jan Tregidgo has been making bobbin lace since 1980 when she attended a weekend course at Missenden Abbey. From that moment she was hooked and she has been passionate about bobbin lacemaking ever since. As a trained teacher, she has been teaching lacemaking since the late 1980's: locally for Portsmouth College Adult Education classes, at residential colleges and for the Lace Guild. Jan also teaches creative textiles and has combined her modern textile techniques with her traditional bobbin lace skills to produce 'LetExist' - her 21st century approach to contemporary bobbin lacemaking. Jan was awarded a medal of excellence by the Lace Guild in 2007 for her lacemaking skills in a piece of traditional Bedfordshire lace.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Crowood Press; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847972012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847972019
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.91 x 0.76 x 10.29 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 130 ratings

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DeeDove
5.0 out of 5 stars Best all around beginners book for learning Bobbin Lace making!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
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I am brand new to Bobbin Lace... I have purchased a few books that were recommended to .... This book is by far the best of them all!
The ins are easy to follow and very clear... Numerous high quality photos show exactly what to do...
The in regarding equipment, tools, set up etc are detailed and have corresponding photos, Identifying each item and explaining its proper use. I highly recommend this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
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I cannot imagine a more carefully written or thoroughly illustrated guide to this art form. It is really all you need in terms of instruction, and it includes truly helpful hints and reminders. A-1!
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Brigitte
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Introduction to Torchon Lacemaking
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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This book has many colorful pictures with great close-ups accompanying each lesson.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Torchon Lace Making: A Step by Step
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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This book has the best photo's illustrating the techniques. The wide variety of stitches, techniques and how to's will give any lace maker a great reference book.
It's not just for reference. A new lace maker could follow along trying out each technique. The illustrations and photos shown use colored threads, and you can clearly see how the stitches are formed by following the colors. This is a great idea that I haven't seen very often. And, this one is the best I have seen so far. There are also a few patterns to complete items, once you have mastered the stitches.
I have recommended it to a few beginning lace makers and they have also found it excellent to use and are slowing build up there knowledge and improving their techniques.
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Tim Vadnais
5.0 out of 5 stars Overall I give this book a 5 star rating.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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Overall I give this book a 5 star rating. I expected a book that just illustrated the different patterns. It starts with a large section on explaining setup. It is a little intimidating, but the progression is logical and thorough. The book then goes into what are called 'samplers'. These are progressive samplers with each one introducing a stitch or technique. The more intermediate and advanced samplers begin to introduce options for adding colors to specific sections, modifying sections, etc. There are 25 different samplers. In my opinion, this book will take you very far in mastering the art. The book ends with adding beads (and probably by extension, tokens), designing and adapting lace patterns, Joining and Mounting lace, and lastly a troubleshooting chapter. The only negative I found is that there were three blurry photos. They weren't blurry to the point where you couldn't make out the point, but blurry enough to look unprofessional. Especially when compared to how crisp and high resolution the other photos were.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner resource
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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I’m really impressed and like her step by step approach with good instructions that covers more than one concept in each sampler making them more interesting to work than one of my other beginner books. Loving it.
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K. Shaffer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pattern book
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021
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Beautiful pattern book. Recommended by another lace making friend. It did not disappoint. Happy to add it to my collection. I have one of the bookmark patterns on my cookie pillow right now. I look forward to trying other patterns as I progress in my skill level.
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Theresa
5.0 out of 5 stars best starter bobbin lace book out there
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
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I love this book all the instructions are clear and easy to understand with pictures to show you what your suppose to be doing I always recommend this book to those just starting bobbin lace it's a great book to learn with from starter projects to projects that put the starter lessons to use making larger projects rather then always bookmarks like some of the other starter books to
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D.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Torchon lace making
Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2023
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Man braucht keine großen Englischkenntnisse, weil das im Bild gut dargestellt ist.
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Bee Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars easy to follow for beginners to bobbin lace making
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2022
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This book is the best for beginners. Only wish I had bought it a year ago. Large pictures to show what you are doing and easy to understand instructions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait pour débutantes
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2020
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Livre sur la dentelle aux fuseaux parfait pour les débutantes !!!
Chaque étape expliquée avec photo ...
Très facile à suivre !!!
De plus, les projets sont présentés dans un ordre de plus en plus difficiles !!!
On apprend à notre propre rythme !!!
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Maria Luce
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfetto!!!!!
Reviewed in Italy on June 13, 2019
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Come da descrizione.
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5.0 out of 5 stars トーションの基礎本（日本語版出て欲しいけど）
Reviewed in Japan on September 10, 2013
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ボビンレースの道具の解説、プリッキング、ボビンのまき方、そして織りの流れが写真で見る事が出来ます。
写真は全てオールカラー、そして大きく近接された写りが特徴の本です。
ペアごとに色糸で変えているので織って行くとどう糸が動いていくのかもわかって面白い本です。
パターンもたくさん出ており、しおり等比較的小さいものが多いです。
また、どこから織って行くか、そしてそのパターンに使う糸やペア数も出ています。
最後の方にジョイントのやり方、布に付ける方法も写真付きで出ていますが、
この本は全て英文なので、この部分に関しては英文が苦手な方は難しいかもしれません。
とにかくオールカラーで写真が大きい。ここが大変魅力です。
トーションを楽しみたい方には面白い本だと思います。
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