Start your journey into Ipswich lacemaking with the pair of crucial books: The Laces of Ipswich by Marta Cotterell Raffel and The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 by Karen Thompson.
The Raffel book contains the historical research about the Ipswich lace industry, with information about the town of Ipswich, the tools used to make these special American laces, the organization of the industry, and more. A few patterns are also included in the back.
When you are ready to make Ipswich lace yourself, you will need the detailed patterns that were painstakingly recreated by Karen Thompson from the original samples of Ipswich lace which are stored in the Library of Congress. Clear patterns with contemporary working diagram colors based on the International Colour Code and the prickings to prepare for use on your own lace pillow.
Both books are in “new” condition, not used.
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Start your journey into Ipswich lacemaking with the pair of crucial books: The Laces of Ipswich by Marta Cotterell Raffel and The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 by Karen Thompson.
The Raffel book contains the historical research about the Ipswich lace industry, with information about the town of Ipswich, the tools used to make these special American laces, the organization of the industry, and more. A few patterns are also included in the back.
When you are ready to make Ipswich lace yourself, you will need the detailed patterns that were painstakingly recreated by Karen Thompson from the original samples of Ipswich lace which are stored in the Library of Congress. Clear patterns with contemporary working diagram colors based on the International Colour Code and the prickings to prepare for use on your own lace pillow.
Both books are in “new” condition, not used.
US Shipping only by Media Mail
