
Netted Lace
Exquisite Patterns & Practical Techniques
Margaret Morgan(Author)
Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd
Published on 1. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-86351-451-4 (ISBN)
Description
Netting had its origins in prehistoric times with the invention of fishing nets, and later became one of the very earliest forms of lace. Its use was widespread as the base for filet lace. Many of today's filet lacemakers use machine-made net as the base for their work, but Margaret Morgan found herself challenged by the need for netting in sizes and colours that were not commercially available, and discovered the techniques hidden in old source material. In Netted Lace she presents the simple equipment and techniques required to make your own netting, with detailed illustrated instructions for netting backgrounds in a variety of sizes and shapes, and numerous edgings.
There are patterns for round, rectangular and oval table mats, table centres and doilies of netted lace, many of which can be embroidered in linen stitch. Margaret's experimentation has also led to patterns for attractive scarves and shawls made with heavier yarns and larger needles, using basic netting techniques, and for miniature items which could be used in a doll's house, made with very fine threads and smaller needles - more than forty patterns overall. Margaret hopes that this book will capture your imagination and that you too will enjoy experimenting with netting.
There are patterns for round, rectangular and oval table mats, table centres and doilies of netted lace, many of which can be embroidered in linen stitch. Margaret's experimentation has also led to patterns for attractive scarves and shawls made with heavier yarns and larger needles, using basic netting techniques, and for miniature items which could be used in a doll's house, made with very fine threads and smaller needles - more than forty patterns overall. Margaret hopes that this book will capture your imagination and that you too will enjoy experimenting with netting.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Binda
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 182 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
416 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86351-451-4 (9781863514514)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Margaret Morgan has long been fascinated by the techniques of filet lace, and its long history. She has presented numerous workshops to members of Lace and Embroiderers' Guilds. The lessons in this book are based on those workshops.
Content
Acknowledgements Introduction SECTION 1: TECHNIQUES Chapter 1: Equipment Chapter 2: Basic knots and simple netting Chapter 3: Stitches Chapter 4: Edgings Chapter 5: Advanced techniques SECTION 2: PATTERNS Chapter 6: Scarves and shawls Chapter 7: Lace Chapter 8: Miniatures Chapter 9: Photo gallery Appendix 1: Filet patterns Appendix 2: Glossary of terms and index of stitches Bibliography