Bobbin lace is a type of lace textile that is created through twisting, weaving, and braiding of the lengths of threads. The threads are held in place on bobbins, hence the origin of the name "bobbin lace".
Once the weaving progresses, the threads are pinned on top of a pattern that is set onto a pillow, which is is why bobbin lace is also known as "pillow lace". The placement of the pins are dependent on the pattern set on the pillow. Another term for bobbin lace is called a "bone lace", derived from early bobbins that were made of ivory or bone.
You only need five tools to begin bobbin lace making. The basic tools that are required are bobbins, straight pins, thread, pattern, and a pillow. You can apply two basic movements - cross (c) and twist (t). A whole stitch (ws) can be done by a cross, twist, cross (ctc). A half-stitch (hs) can be done by a cross and twist (ct) with four bobbins. Variety of combinations from the two movements (ie. ctc, ct, ttt, ctct, cttc, tct), as well as the different positioning of the pins, can create various different types of patterns in the lace.
The different types of threads you can use includes linen, wool, silk, cotton, and even some metallic types. In modern lace making, the threads used are made
from a variety of natural and synthetic fibers, wires, or other filaments.
Take a look at the sample pages taken from just some of these books in the collection.
All of the book titles that are included in this DVD are listed as follows:
The art of bobbin lace : a practical text book of workmanship in antique and modern lace including Geneoese, point de flandre bruges guipure, duchesse, Honiton, "raised" Honiton, applique, and Bruxelles : also how to clean and repair valuable lace, etc. (1911) - Tebbs, Louisa Augusta; Tebbs, Rosa - 161 pages
Supplement to The art of bobbin lace : a practical text book of workmanship in antique and modern bobbin lace : including Venetian, Milanese, Genoese, guipure, Flemish, Honiton, duchesse, and Brussels : also several rare stitches and fillings for various lace (1911) - Tebbs, Louisa Augusta; Tebbs, Louisa Augusta; Tebbs, Rosa - 109 pages
Lace work : a handbook, illustrated (1896) - Bradford, Mary E - 40 pages
The Honiton lace book : being the second and enlarged edition of Honiton lace-making, and containing full and practical instructions for acquiring the art of making this beautiful and fashionable lace (1875) - 97 pages
Pillow Lace: A Practical Hand-Book (1907) - E. P. Dutton, - 290 pages