Special Effects in Bobbin Lace by Sandi Woods Start Price GBP 15.50 Current Price GBP 15.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Fleetwood, Lancashire See more about 'Special Effects in Bobbin Lace by Sandi Woods' Description Special Effects in Bobbin Lace by Sandi Woods - (hard back, RRP £19.99) This is a NEW, unused, copy of the book. A stunning collection of over 20 bobbin lace patterns using coloured threads which will appeal to lace enthusiasts. Sandi Woods combines new and traditional techniques to create highly original and varied designs which are both achievable and exciting to make. The main core of the book explains the use of colour, tone and texture. The patterns are structured to gradually develop skills, with detailed instructions for each stage of working the individual coloured threads and guidance on how to manipulate threads to achieve painterly effects. The designs include :- Afternoon Dainties ; Second Thoughts ; Morning Glory ; Crocus Leaves ; Fishtails ; Strings of Pearls ; Pecosdo ; Celtic Fish ; Sea Swirl ; On Refelction  The final section explains the ideas behind five other designs including the Shell and Seaweed Fan, winner of the Nancy Armstrong Lace Fan Award in 1993 and the 'S' for Serpent, winner of the Batsford prize in 1993. Special Effects is both practical and inspirational, encouraging lacemakers to further experiment with basic skills and the use of coloured threads. With 30 colour photographs and over 180 diagrams and prickings, this is a clear and accessible guide to incorporating colour in bobbin lace. The pictures shown are all scanned from this 126 page A4 book, as follows (1) The Front Cover - Sea Swirls  (2) Afternoon Dainties   (3) Celtic Fish. I can accept payment by most major credit cards, email me for details, or by the ebay system. Please enquire for world wide postal rates.         Place a Bid!