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Early History of Irish Crochet Lace tells the stories of the Irish people who created this new and economically important industry at the time of the Great Irish Famine. It also shows in considerable detail what the early laces looked like.
$A30 + P/P $A3.80 in Australia $A12.50 to USA, UK and Europe
I recommend that you read it together with my second book about Mlle Riego and Irish crochet.
These two Irish crochet books have appeal for many people interested in textiles, social and costume history, not just crocheters.
Mademoiselle Riego and Irish Crochet Lace takes a close look at the lives and work of the crochet lace designers of the Victorian era, especially of Mlle Riego de la Branchardire. This talented and prolific designer of many forms of needlework has been given the credit for inventing Irish crochet, but his book reveals that she and the other English designers made only a very small contribution to Irish crochet design
The cost of packaging and postage for the two books together is the same as for the
Early History book.
$A15 + P/P $A2.80 to Australia $A7.50 to USA, UK and Europe
Mary Card: Australian Crochet Lace Designer is about the life, times and work of this gifted lady who even 60 years after her death still has a devoted following around the world. The 160 page book has about 150 illustrations and 30 pages of graphs and directions for a selection of her filet crochet designs.
$A50 + P/P $A10 within Australia $A34.00 to USA, UK and Europe
The technique of Filet Crochet with Mary Card Designs and Methods teaches the finer points of crochet lace. It brings together for the first time many simple techniques which will make your work easier and more attractive. The rose designs are given in modern format with detailed line drawings and stitch diagrams. Many of the methods are new.
$A30 + P/P $A3.80 within Australia $A12.50 to USA, UK and Europe
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