The Art of Modern Lace Making by Butterick Publishing Company
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"The Art of Modern Lace Making" by Butterick Publishing Company is an instructional guide on the techniques and methods of contemporary lace-making, published in the late 19th century. This pamphlet serves as a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts of this delicate craft, covering ancient and modern techniques, necessary materials, and various lace designs. The content aims to make the art accessible to amateur artisans, with a focus on easy-to-learn methods that yield beautiful
results. At the start of the book, the introduction details the growing popularity of lace-making and positions this guide as a valuable tool for readers. It outlines the historical context of lace, emphasizing its evolution from rudimentary forms to the sophisticated varieties available today. The initial chapters cover essential stitches, tools, and materials needed for modern lace-making, while hinting at intricate designs that skilled practitioners can create. The writing is infused with an appreciation for the artistry of lace, encouraging readers to embrace both the process and the beauty of their creations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Publisher | Butterick Publishing Company |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08006459 |
| Title | The Art of Modern Lace Making |
| Credits |
Produced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Lace and lace making |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22325 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22325-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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