Needlelace books
last update June 19, 2001
    Title ~ Author  ~ Catagory ~ Language~Publisher ~ Pub. date ~ ISBN ~ description
  1. Siersteken in Naaldkant ~ Boon, I ~ needle lace ~ Dutch+ ~ Artistieke School voor Kunstnaaldkant ~ DATE? ~ ISBN none Descrip: translation in German, French and English.  Various ornamental stitches on needle-lace (from Zele-Belgium) It contains some instructions and some patterns for needlelace.
  2. Art of Lacemaking, The ~ Collier, Ann ~ Needlelace ~ English ~ Bracken ~ 1986/9 ~ ISBN 1-85170-232-6 Descrip: Digest of Needlelace techniques.
  3. Colour and Texture in Needlelace  ~ Hills, Ros ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ 1987 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: The theories of color-design and texture for those interested in developing original works from traditional techniques. The reader is guided through step by step stages in design teaching with full detailed instructions- patterns and photographs
  4. Corona Delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne  ~ Vecellio, Cesare ~ needlelace ~ Italian ~ unknown ~ 1617 ~ ISBN none Descrip: 112 black and white illustrations (woodcuts?) of patterns for needle-made lace.
  5. Creative Design in Needlepoint Lace  ~ Lovesey, Nenia ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1983 ~ ISBN 0 7134 4141 0 Descrip: Lovely patterns including butterflies and 3 dimensional flowers.  Not for the complete beginner. A little bit of design- history and stitches. 142 pgs
  6. Dentelle de Venise ~ Hardoun, G.  ~ needlelace ~ French ~ La Manufacture Pariseienne des Cotons ~  ~ ISBN none Descrip: no descrip. yet
  7. Embroidered Machine Nets Limerick and Worldwide  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Gorse Pub.1992 ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 0-951389-15-7 Descrip: The history of hand embroidery on net from a historical as well as practical point of view. 224pgs
  8. Enjoy Making Teneriffe and Other Lace  ~ Kaiser, Eunice ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  9. Flowers in Needlepoint Lace  ~ Holmes, Doreen ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ 1987 ~ ISBN 0 8521 96784 Descrip: Just as it says - flowers - for pictures- 3 dimensional- for clothing etc.  Lots of stitches and pictures some in lovely colors. 120 pgs
  10. Halas Lace ~ Aurel, Szakal ~ needlelace ~ Hungarian+Ger+Eng.translations ~ Toth Zoltan ~ 1997 ~ ISBN 960 03 40895 Descrip: History of the Halas Lace industry with more than three quarters of the book being pictures of actual pieces. Very lovely and inspiring. 246 pgs
  11. How to Recognize Machine Lace ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Gorse Pub. ~ 1995 ~ ISBN 0 9524113 2 6 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  12. Hungarian Needlepoint halas Lace an Australian Interpretation ~ Laurie, Marie ~ needlelace ~ English ~ self pub. ~  ~ ISBN 0 646 39097 X Descrip:
  13. Introduction to Needlepoint Lace  ~ Lovesey, Nenia ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1985 ~ ISBN 0 7134 4711 7  Descrip: This introduction will take the beginner through the various fillings- grounds- and couronnes that made up the old laces- placing each distinctive pattern in its historical background. Instructions for several edgings and collars- suggestions for bridal- christening and doll outfits and possibilities for experimentation. Clear diagrams and photos. 119pgs.
  14. Lace Net Embroidery : Embroidery on Tulle and Net  de dillmont, T ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Lacis ~ 1989 ~ ISBN 916896285 Descrip:
  15. Lásadöireacht - A Practical Workbook for Carrickmacross Lace  ~ Shields, Mary ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Wee-Hills Pub ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 0-9519910-0-0 Descrip: soft spiral bound book/booklet- includes a brief history of Carrickmacross Lace- clear directions/ a variety of lovely full size patterns and stitch diagrams
  16. Lásadöireacht II ~ Shields, Mary ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  17. le Pompe-1559 Patterns for Venetian Bobbin Lace  ~ Levey and Payne ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Ruth Bean ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 0-903585-16-2 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  18. Les Points a l'aiguille ~ Paulis, L. ~ needlelace ~ Flemish ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  19. Limerick Lace ~ O' Cleirigh and Rowe ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 0-86140-368-1 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  20. Limerick Needlerun Lace- A Practical Workbook for Limerick Lace  ~ McMahon, Eileen ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  21. Limerick Run Laces, an Introduction ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Gorse Pub.1992 ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 0-951389-16-5 Descrip: Origins and technique of this traditional Irish "darned net" lace through analysis of 3 examples. 47pgs.
  22. Manual of Lace, A ~ Pethebridge,Jeanette E.  ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Cassell ~ 1947 ~ ISBN no ISBN # Descrip: 71 pages
  23. Naaldkant ~ Huijben/Van der Kieboom ~ needlelace ~ Dutch ~ Uitgeverij Terra Zutphen  ~ 1988 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: Text in Dutch with a terminology translation to English/French and Dutch in the beginning.  About 15 patterns at the end- but lots and lots of stitches with very clear pictures of how to - my favorite for choosing stitches to use."  64 pgs
  24. Naaldkant Speelsenluchtig ~ Walvisch- Root ~ needlelace ~ Dutch ~ Terra Zutphen  ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 90-6255-357-5 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  25. Needle Lace and Needleweaving ~ Nordfors-Clark, Jill ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Van Nostrand Heinhold  ~ 1974 ~ ISBN 0 442 26059 8 Descrip:  ISBN-1-879504-00-6  paperback copy pub:Schwartz
  26. Needle Lace Primer (The)  ~ Welch, Yvonne ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Thmble ~ 1981 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: 38 pages. illus
  27. Needle Laces Battenberg. Point and Reticella ~ Kliot, Jules and Kaethe, ed. by ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Lacis ~ 1981/88 ~ ISBN 0-916896-27-7 Descrip: This book contains reprints of portions of books published from 1878 to 1917.  It includes instructions/stitch diagrams and pictures of patterns and finished pieces made at the time.
  28. Needlelace and Stumpwork ~ Hotzberger, Loretta ~ needlelace ~ English ~ self pub. ~ 2000 ~ ISBN 0-9679454-0-2 Descrip: paperback with designs and techniques for dimentional needlelace embroidery. Lots of butterflies, leaves and flowers.
  29. Needlelace Designs and Techniques Classic and Contemporary  ~ Barley, Catherine ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1991 ~ ISBN 0-7134-6810-6 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  30. Needlelace Embroidery Skills  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Merehurst ~ 1991/2 ~ ISBN 1-85391-158-5 Descrip: The traditional techniques and stitches used with contemporary materials and designs. Excellent diagrams and photos- 128pgs.
  31. Needlelace in Photographs  ~ Voysey, Cynthia ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1987 ~ ISBN 0 7134 5560 8 Descrip: With 182 photos. in b/w. Including Closeups
  32. Needlelace Stitches Classic and Contemporary  ~ Hillsand Gibson ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  33. Needlelace Techniques & Inspiration ~ Nordfors-Clark, Jill ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Hand Books ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 9-6582-4853 Descrip: Presents concise instructions- detailed stitch diagrams- and a stunning gallery of works designed to let your imagination soar from delicate borders and jewelry to wall hangings and art pieces.
  34. Needle-Made Lace of Reticella (The) ~ Kliot, Jules and Kaethe ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Lacis ~ 1994 ~ ISBN 0-916896-57-9 Descrip: Photos and pattern plates compiled from a number of sources
  35. Needle-made Laces  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Ward Lock ~ 1988 ~ ISBN 0 7063 6620 4 Descrip: Some history and how to for several types of needlelaces." 144 pgs.
  36. Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries  ~ Preston, Doris Campell ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Dover ~ 1938/84 ~ ISBN 0-486-24708-2 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  37. Needlepoint Lace Designs from the Countryside  ~ Holmes, Doreen ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1991 ~ ISBN 0-7134-6765-7 Descrip: From florals to landscapes in needlelace techniques. Use of color-3-dimensions and a variety of threads. 144pgs.
  38. Needlepoint Lace Designs from the Town  ~ Holmes, Doreen ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: Bridges/castles and cathedrals in needlelace techniques. Use of color/ 3-dimensions and a variety of threads. 127 pgs.
  39. New Approach to Embroidered Net, A ~ Groves, Edna ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ Date? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: Embroidered net was one of the most popular 19th century lace forms as the new machine made netting made the possession of handsome lace within reach of virtually and one. This long neglected technique is now gaining new importance as the rich patterns and techniques are being rediscovered. The author brings the excitement and richness of this technique into contemporary times with clear diagrams- photographs and designs. 96pgs.
  40. New Awakening world of famous Halas Lace ~ Koncz, Anatal ~ needlelace ~ english ~ Buda Press Information ~ 1974 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  41. New Ideas in Needlepoint Lace  ~ Grimwood, Valerie ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1995 ~ ISBN 071347193X  Descrip: 10 attractive comtemporary projects appealing to all needlacers looking for an opportunity to extend their skills. Each accompanied by diagrams- detailed instructions- material lists and tips for efficiency- also suggestions for futher technique and experimentation. 111pgs.
  42. Outlines and Stitches A Guide to Design  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Gorse Pub.1992 ~ 1992 ~ ISBN 0-9513891-4-9 Descrip: The basics of needle lace with a guide to exploration of the basic looping stitch with emphasis on Hungarian Halas laces.
  43. Pattern Book of Renaissance Lace  ~ Vecellio, Cesare ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Dover ~ 1988 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: 112 black and white illustrations (woodcuts?) of patterns for needle-made lace.  The original captions (Italian) have been replaced by English ones
  44. Point de Venise  ~ Rezabek, Mildred ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  45. Polka Spider Web Lace Patterns ~ K.K Products ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  46. Polka Spider Web Patterns ~ K.K Products ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  47. Punto Tagliato Lace  ~ Lovesey, Nenia ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ 1986 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip:  31 photos. & 67 figures in b/w -Originally designating all forms of Cut-work/ the techniques of Punto Tagliato became characterized by openwork designs/ the base fabric essentially disappearing. Covering a wide range of needlelace techniques. The author traces this complex evolution of styles/ diagrams and photographs of finished pieces. 144pgs.
  48. Renaissance Patterns for Lace- Embroidery and Needlepoint  ~ Vinciolo, Frederico ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Dover ~ 1971 ~ ISBN 486224384 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  49. Revival of Lace Making in Hungary ~ Levetus, A.S. ~ needlelace ~ English ~ International Studio ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  50. Revival of Yougal Needlepoint Lace, The ~ Stuart, Veronica ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: The author classes Rococo lace as a member of Bruges Bloemwerk family- although less well documented. It is a newer lace (19th Century) based off of 17 and 18th Century Italian laces. The designs in the book are the author's. She has 5 pattern series in which a florette plays a major role. Prickings for the alphabet- plus 13 other prickings and 10 designs - again- her florette is the main motif. Not a book for beginners. 95 pages.
  51. SMOCKING-STITCHES & TULLE ~ Butterick ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 1-891656-13-9 Descrip: A suburb collection of needlework skills originally published under the title "Smocking, Fancy Stitches and Cross Stitch and Darned Net Desugns," as part of the "Metropolitan Art Series" Vol. 13
  52. Starting Needlepoint Lace A Course for Beginners  ~ Grimwood, Valerie ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1994 ~ ISBN 0 7134 5806 2 Descrip: 111pp. Many illus. in b/w Very clear instructions with an easy to work sampler
  53. Starting Zele Lace  ~ Stevens and Richardson ~ Needlelace ~ English ~ Dryad Press  ~ 1989 ~ ISBN 0 85219 793 4  Descrip: needlelace from Zele, Belgium, quite clear instructions and patterns from beginners and up.
  54. String Needlepoint  ~ Dugan, Deborah ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Dye, Gilian ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  55. Tambour Work  ~ Fukuyama, Yusai ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Lacis ~ 1997 ~ ISBN 0-916896-88-9 Descrip: first pub. Dryad 1987 - patterns and directions
  56. Technique of Needlepoint Lace,  the ~ Lovesey, Nenia ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Larousse & Co. ~ 1980 ~ ISBN 0-88332-249-8 Descrip: History, Directions and Patterns of All types of Needle made lace.
  57. Technique of Teneriffe Lace, the ~ Stillwell, Alexandra ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Batsford ~ 1980 ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: 141 pages, photo illustrations and line drawings
  58. Teneriffe Lace  ~ Kliot, Jules and Kaethe, ed. by ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Lacis ~ 1986 ~ ISBN 0-916896--22-6 Descrip: Teneriffe lace is a needle lace weaving technique- requiring a frame or form in addition to an ordinary needle and thread. A republication of portions of four outstanding manuals printed during the early 20th century- including the DMC title TENERIFFE LACE- this book brings the techniques to readily available tools and materials
  59. TULLE EMBROIDERY ~ Kliot ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN 1-891656-11-2 Descrip: A collection of rare turn-of-the-century sources covering embroidery on hexagonal mesh.112pgs
  60. Venetian Gros Point Lace  ~ Lovesey and Barley ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: This dimensional lace technique is considered one of the most intricate of needle laces with solid bold forms built up and decorated with a myriad of ornamental stitches. While basic needlepoint techniques are covered- emphasis is on working methods particular to Gros Point. 90pgs.
  61. Victorian Princess & Battenberg Lace Designs ~ Sein, Eunice ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet
  62. Youghal and Other Irish Laces  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ Gorse Pub. ~ 1988 ~ ISBN 0-9513891-06 Descrip: no descrip. yet
  63. Youghal Lace The Craft and the Cream  ~ Earnshaw, Pat ~ needlelace ~ English ~ PUBLISHER? ~ DATE? ~ ISBN ISBN ??? Descrip: no descrip. yet

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