Lace & TattingBooks
Bibliography compiled by Lu Peters, © 2007-2011
Alderson, BettyShuttle Tatting without a Teacher
Allen, P. & Budd, A.Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative: 21 Inspired Designs to Knit; Interweave Press, 2007
AnonBath Tatting Book; amazon.com
A Tatter’s Workbook; Lacis, tattingcorner.com
Araki, KazukoFree Lace with Ribbons and Machine Stitching; Nihon Vogue, 2001
Banashek, JudiAdvanced Tatting Patterns
Impeccable Tatting
Barley, C.Needlelace; Batsford
Batchet, JoyCluny Tatting Designs
Beeton, IsabellaBeeton’s Book of Needlework; Benediction Classics, 2010
Bjorn, LeneTatted Bookmarks; Akacia
24 Snowflakes in Tatting; Akacia
Bonito, DebraGraced by Lace: a Guide for Collectors of Antique Lace and Linen; Schiffer, 2001
Bradford, DorothyDorothy Bradford #14 c.1915 - Inexpensive Gifts in Crochet, Tatting and Lace Work; Iva Rose Vintage Reproductions, 2009
24 Hearts: Christmas Decorations in Bobbin Lace; Akacia
Browne, Clare Lace from the Victoria and AlbertMuseum; Victoria and AlbertMuseum Publishing
Bush, NancyKnitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns and Traditions; Interweave Press, 2008
Cahlander, AdeleTraditional Knitted and Lace Shawls; DOS Tejedoras Fiber Arts Publications, 1994
Chan, DorisCrochet Lace Innovations; 2010
Channer, C.C.Lace Making in the Midlands: Past and Present; Swinburne Press, 2007
ChesnoGerman Tatting Book, circa 1910 (English translation)
Clark, MildredTatting I: the Basics, DVD, Victorian Video Publishing
Tatting II: Beyond the Basics DVD, Victorian Video Publishers
Close, EuniceLace, 1975
Coats, Eds.Coat’s Tatting Book: A Elementary Course in Tatting; Coats, 1930
Cook, BridgetThe Torchon Lace Workbook: A concise lace making course; St. Martin’s Griffin, 1988
The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches; Dover Publications, 2002
Introduction to Bobbin Lace Stitches; B.T. Batsford, 1983
Cook, B. & Stott, G.One Hundred Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns; B.T. Batsford, 1993
Connors, JudithAn Illustrated Dictionary of Tatting, revised edition; Lacis
New Designs from an Old Art: Contemporary Tatting; Kangaroo Press, 2006
Crosier, HelenCrochet and Tatting and Other Needlework Crafts; Whitely Press, 2010
Crown, Eds.The Art of Knitted Lace; Crown, 2010
Dafter, HelenLittle Book of Beaded Crusts and Tassels; Sally Milner, 2009
Dangela, AdelheidTatted Butterflies; Akacia
De Bonneville, F.Book of Fine Linen; Flammarion, October 2011
De Dillmont, T.Encyclopedia of Needlework [Kindle Edition]; Classics Unbound, 2009
DeWitt, JessiePriscilla Tatting Book; Nabu, 2010
Priscilla Tatting Book No. 1; Priscilla Publishing Co., 1909
Dickson, ElenaMediterranean Knotted Lace; Sally Milner, 2006
Don, SarahThe Art of Shetland Lace; lacis.com
Druchunas, DonnaArtic Lace: Knitted Projects and StoriesInspired by Alaska’s Native Knitters; Nomad Press, 2006
Durham, TevaLoop-d-Loop Lace: More Than 30 Novel Lace Designs for Knitters; STC Craft, May 2011
Dye, G. Thunder, A.Beginner’s Guide to Bobbin Lace; Search Press, 2007
Earnshaw, P.The Identification of Lace; Shire, 3rd Edition, 2009
The Identification of Lace; Shire, 2000
Edwards, DonnaAdvanced Fancy Pants
Ellison & StoddardCortealli: Lessons in Tatting; Nabu, 2010
Esbensen, SonjaKnitted Lace – in White; Akacia, 2008
Fikkert, BenA Tatting Adventure
Foley, TriciaLinens and Lace; Doubleday, 1991
Foster, BarbaraLearn Needle Tatting Step-by-Step Kit & Book
Learn to Tat with DVD and Shuttle; tattingcorner.com
Needle Tatting: Book Two; Handy Hands, 1992
Vintage Tatting and Crochet Book I; Handy Hands, 1998
Fowler, B. & Handy HandsLearn the Easy Art of Needle Tatting and More
Grafton, CarolPictorial Archive of Lace Designs: 325 Historic Examples; Dover Publications,1989
Guzman, KimLearn to Do Tunisian Stitches, book and DVD; Annie’s Attic, 2009
Harris, Mrs. W. W.The Romance of Lace reprint; available through Jennifer Osner Antique Textiles, email josner @mac.com, 415-239-5896
Haugland, KristinaGrace Kelly, Icon of Style to Royal Bride; Yale, 2006
Houck, LouiseThe New Tatting of Today; Nabu, 2010
Jones, RebeccaThe Complete Book of Tatting; Kangaroo Press
Kellogg, CharlotteBobbins of Belgium; 2009
Kinzel, MarianneFirst Book of Modern Lace Knitting; Dover Publications, 1972
Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting; Dover Publications, 1972
Kliot, J. & K.Crocheted and Tatted Yokes & Collars, book 2; Lacis
Kraatz, AnneSolstis: the Seduction of Lace; Assouline. solstis.com
Kurella, ElizabethGuide to Lace and Linens; Antique Traders Books, 1997
Anybody Can Mend Lace and Linens
Whitework Embroidery Lace Handwork
Creative Needle Magazine
Lacis PublishingThe Complete Book of Tatting; Lacis
Levey, SantinaLace: a History; Costume and Fashion Press, 2001
Lowes, EmilyChats on Old Lace and Needlework [paperback edition]; IndyPublish, 2009
Chats on Old Lace and Needlework [Kindle edition]; Celtic Giraffe Books, 2009
Madsen, Inga12 Tatted Fairy Tales; Akacia, 2005
Felted Animals; Akacia
Manchester, M.Vintage White Linens; Schiffer
Marie, ElseTorchon Lace; Akacia
Mathieson, GrahamKnots, Lace and Tartan: Making Sense of Complex Human Systems in Military Operations Research - The Selected Works of Graham L. Mathieson; ISCE, 2009
Meldrum & LaurieBorris Lace Collection: a Unique Irish Needlelace; STC Craft, 2010
Moline, EdithRaised Tatting Patterns by Mlle. Riego de la Branchardiere; Lulu Press
Montupet, JanineThe Lacemaker; Ballantine, 1990 (historical fiction), 1990
Lace: the Elegant Web; Harry Abrams, (historical fiction) 1990
Morgan, MargaretFilet Lace: Stitches and Patterns; Sally Milner
Morin, S. & E.The Complete Book of Jiffy Needle Tatting; Kc Publishing, 1992
Morton, LynTatting Jewelry; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2010
Muller, DonnaHandwoven Laces; Interweave Press
Nakayama, HeidiTatting Shuttles of American Collectors
Nicholls, ElgivaTatting Techniques and History
Niebach, IrisTatted Doilies; Akacia
Nikolaijsen, KirstineThe Third Tatting Book; Akacia
Tatting: Just Knots; Akacia
Tatted Handkerchiefs; Akacia
NoblePotterLavish Lace: Knitted with Handpainted Yarns; Martingale and Co.
Nordfors, JillNeedlelace: Techniques and Inspiration; Search Press
Nunnelley, NadineTatting 101: a Course for the Beginner
Olson, DorisBobbin Lace Flowers; Akacia, 2008
Paliser, BuryHistory of Lace; Nabu, 2010
Palmer, PamTatting Shuttles, Related Tools and Accessories
Tatting; Shire, 2008
Peel, R.Learn Tatting with Lacet
PollenSeven Centuries of Lace; Heineman, 1908
Poole, LindaAppliquéd Lace Patterns; American Quilter’s Society, 2006
Poulsen, BrigitLay the Table with Bobbin Lace; Akacia
Powys, MarionLace and Lacemaking; Dover Publications, 2002
Preston, Doris C.Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries: Reticella Work, Carrickmacross Lace and Other Traditional Techniques; Dover Publications, 1984
Quinn, BradleyTextile Designers at the Cutting Edge; Lawrence King, 2009
Read, Patricia50 New Milanese Lace Patterns; Batsford, 2005
Rizzo, PatriciaGentle Art of Tatting
Search PressBeginner’s Guide to Tatting; Search Press, 2009
Sherman, HelenaTatting Artistry in Thread
Solomon, KareyTat Marks the Spot
Sonne, HanneAngels in Russian Tape Lace; Akacia
Sorenson, PeterPeter’s Torchon Lace; Akacia
Sowerby, JaneVictorian Lace Today; xRx Books, 2006
Stott, GeraldineThe Bobbin Lace Manual; Dover Publications, 1989
Visual Introduction to Bucks Point Lace; B.T. Batsford, 1986
One Hundred Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns; Dover Publications, 1994
Stove, MargaretWrapped in Lace: Knitted Heirloom Designs from Around the World
Surhone, Timpledon,
MarsekenTatting; Betascript, 2010
Sverson, Karen MarieModern Bobbin Lace; Akacia, 2006
Swanson, MegA Gathering of Lace; xRx Books
T & Co., Chicago BuettnerDesigns for Tatting; Nabu, 2010
Toomer, HeatherEuropean Laces: an Introduction
Baby Wore White: Robes for Special Occasions
creativeneedle.com
Tregidgo, JanTorchon LaceMaking: Step-by-Step Guide; Crowood Press, May 2011
Turner, PaulineCrocheted Lace: Techniques, Patterns, and Projects; Martingale, 2004
Vanderpoel, E. &
Buel, E.American Lace and Lacemakers; YaleUniversity Press, 1924
Vinciolo, FedericoRenaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery, and Needlepoint; Dover Publications, 1971
Vogue, Eds.Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, volume 5: Lace Knitting the Ultimate Stitch Dictionary; Sixth & Spring, 2010
Vogue, NohonLace for Beginners; Japan Publications USA, 1984
Waldrep, CarolineThe Tatter’s Treasure Chest: 80 Classic Patterns for Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Doilies, and Edgings; Dover, 1989
150 Favorite Crochet Designs; Dover, 1995
Floral Crochet; Dover, 1987
Big Book of Crochet Patterns; Dover, 1991
Quick and Easy Crochet: 36 Motifs for Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Doilies, Placemats and Other Projects; Dover, 1989
Waterman, MarthaTraditional Knitted Lace Shawls; Interweave Press, 1998
Victorian Knitting and Crochet; Cedar Falls Historical Society and the VictorianHomeMuseum, 1989
Wilson, AtheenBeginning Tatting: a Lesson Book; 2010
Wind, KirstenTatted Easter Eggs; Akacia
Wiseman, NancieLace from the Attic: Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Pattern; Interweave
Wood, MyraCrazy Lace: an Artistic Approach to Creative Lace Knitting Woodworks, 2009
Creative Crochet Lace: A Freeform Look at Classic Crochet; Woodworks Editions, 2008
Lace & Tatting Museum Exhibits
- For a complete worldwide list:
Compiled by Lori Howe. Email her at - Selvedge Magazine Issue #18 selvedge.org
- Victoria and AlbertMuseum, London vam.ac.uk
- The LaceMuseum, Sunnyvale, CA thelacemuseum.org (collection and education in lace making)
- LacisMuseum, Berkley, CA lacismuseum.org
- Wipple House, Ipswich, MA
- BenningtonMuseum, Bennington, VT
- Sheelin Antique Lace Museum, Ireland irishlacemuseum.com
Lace & Tatting Websites
lacefairy.comLori Howe’s site for extensive information, lace museums
susiecowie.com
dhub.org/articles/770 Contemporary lace making
artlink.com.au/articles.cfm?id=2168 Contemporary lace making
celebrationofnw.com
lacysusan.com
lacemakersofillinois.orgLace Makers and Collectors Exchange
internationaloldlacers.org
laceguild.demon.co.ukLace Guild in England
arachne.comWeb server for lace sites and chat
miriad.mmu.ac.uk/schiffliManchester Metropolitan Museum exhibition of the Schiffli lace
machine project. Catalog and DVD available from the website.
interweave.com/books/corrections.asp
Corrections for patterns in the Interweave books
lii.org/pub/subtopic/2893
tattingcorner.comSupplier of threads/supplies; stocks many of the books on this list