Lace Fans

by Ann Collier

Book Overview

A fully illustrated colour book that combines various lace-making techniques and patterns with the craft of fan making. The lace patterns as well as general instructions are complemented by photography of the finished work. The book covers: A short history of fans with special emphasis on lace; How to make a fan, from design to finished product; Bobbin lace fans; Experimental Bobbin lace fans with colour; Embroidered lace fans; Needlelace fans; Mixing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713487348
• ISBN13: 9780713487343
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: B.T. Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A range of lace-making techniques and a profile of over seventy fans, with 20 patterns for making th

Fan makers now have a range of lace-making techniques and a profile of over seventy fans, with 20 patterns for making them, in Ann Coller's Lace Fans, which provides a narrowed focus on an unusual type of fan construction. Add a history of these fans, a discussion of different styles of lace fans, and insights on designs and patterns, and you have an invaluable and unique sourcebook packed with both patterns and color photos.

A collection of lace fans

This book is an exquisitely photographed album of pictures and patterns of lace fans designed by Ann Collier. Many of the fans are in coloured lace and a whole range of techniques is used including needle and bobbin laces. Patterns are included for some of the fans but the book serves more as a breathtakingly beautiful album of Ms Collier's work. The patterns are also not for beginners and the instructions given require that you know what to do without a lot of detail. I can still recommend this one as you will enjoy looking at the wonderful fans and wondering how on earth the author found time to make so many let alone design them all!

Gorgeous book for crafters or art lovers

If you're a lacemaker, embroiderer, or simply appreciate great textile crafts you'll enjoy this book. Collier offers photographs and diagrams of an amazing range of handmade lace fans. Instructions are given for enough of them that a decent lacemaker could figure out how to make the others, or variations of them. A book to spur your creativity, or just put a smile on your face.