Pillow Lace: A Practical Handbook (1907)

Pillow Lace: A Practical Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the art of making lace using a pillow and bobbins. Originally published in 1907 by Elizabeth Mincoff, a renowned expert in the field of lace-making, this book provides detailed instructions on the different techniques involved in creating various types of lace, including Torchon, Cluny, and Honiton. The book covers everything from the materials and equipment needed to the basic stitches and patterns used in lace-making. It also includes a section on designing and adapting lace patterns, as well as tips on finishing and caring for your lace. With clear step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations, Pillow Lace: A Practical Handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of lace-making.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.