Adele makes the interesting point that it wasnât until the 1970s that it began to be possible to buy books published by mainstream publishers about how to make bobbin lace. She observes that her lace club actually started in 1955 but had huge impediments due to the lack of instruction and books. The IOLI also dates from the 1950s. However, when I took bobbin lace in the 1970s I asked my teacher if there was a book I could use and the only one she could offer was in a Scandinavian language. Although she felt it was better than nothing because of the photos, I was not really smart enough to be able to take advantage of it. Then Kaethe Kliot published her book in 1973 which was a very mind expanding book providing a lot of inspiration, although, again on my part, I really couldnât learn from it. But the photos of her making a lace pillow, and her contemporary lace showed what was possible. Also, I enjoyed the photos from the early twentieth century with lots of bobbins and more traditional patterns. Another source material for me was the Anchor Manual given to me by the mother of a friend, my copy dating from 1970. Alas this was another book that I tried, but failed to learn from. Nothing really worked for me except the individual instruction that came with materials, tools and patterns. Obtaining the materials and tools was a major factor then. Fortunately Gunvorâs mother ran a lace supply business in Tonder, so we never wanted for these. I donât think I could ever have taught myself from a book. It was hard enough learning without having to overcome the obstacles involved in getting bobbins. Devon
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