This illustrated book is designed to show lacemakers of all levels to make the decorated braids of the kind first used in early Milanese lace. More advanced instructions are then given showing how to work the same braids into original pieces. Beginning with explanations of the braids themselves and the technical details involved in working them, it then goes on to explain different methods of joining such braids together. These pieces are then incorporated into a variety of patterns covering both traditional and more modern designs. With full instructions for pattern-making and extensive notes on technique, it is hoped that lacemakers will begin to build on the wide range of patterns thus creating their own original lace designs. Patricia Read was taught by Elsie Vanstone and has taught lace making for the LCC and ILEA since 1949. Lucy Kincaid is studying under Patricia Read and has a special interest in the modern approach to lace making.

Milanese Lace: An Introduction

KINCAID, LUCY

Read, Patricia

Arts & Photography

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

, 136 pages, black and white illustartions and photographs throughout, index at rear

New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill.

Batsford

The combination of elegance and variety is what makes Milanese lace the most beautiful of all Italian laces. This stunning collection offers 43 new braids, including two spiral braids and 40 original patterns.

Of all Italian laces, the Milanese style is recognized the world over as the most beautiful. With 50 exciting patterns ready for copying, plus close-up photos of the finished work, crafters of all levels can now take advantage of these specialized stitches to create lush and spectacular designs. The projects range from the simplified Heartsease (illustrated with an 8-year-old's finished work), to the challenging Twin Peacocks, guaranteed to tempt the most demanding expert. Some of the patterns, such as Spray and Acanthus, are traditional, while others are original, and introduce vibrant colors and lavish designs from sources as diverse as Celtic and Japanese art.

50 New Milanese Lace Patterns

Augusta

Romance

The Book Guild Ltd.

The two books of Milanese Braids, ‘Milanese Lace: An Introduction’ and ‘New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace’, both by Read and Kincaid (1988; 1994), have long been out of print. To make the braids available to a new audience, we reproduce them here, together with about forty new braids that were not included in earlier books. The braids are drawn from both Milanese and other continental braid-type laces. This is intended to be a reference book and it is hoped that it will stimulate creativity and encourage lace makers to develop new designs for modern use.

Decorative Braids for Milanese Lace

Read, Jane

Jane Read

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Milanese Lace: An Introduction

New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace

Milanese Lace: An Introduction

New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace

50 New Milanese Lace Patterns

Augusta

Decorative Braids for Milanese Lace