Lacemakers will welcome this detailed, yet practical introduction to the craft of Bedfordshire Lace making. Bedfordshire differs from Bucks Point by, for example, its plaits, picots, flowers and leaves. The first designers were imaginative in their incorporation of flower motifs from Belgian needle-made laces, and as fillings adapted the traditions of Honiton and other laces. Lacemakers familiar with many other lace types will therefore welcome this book. The author first shows how to tackle patterns and prepare prickings, and describes materials needed. She then deals with the techniques of plaited and Cluny laces - footsides, plaits, picots, leaves and crossings. There is a selection on introductory edgings and insertions; a full range of more advanced edgings and insertions; and a collection of patterns with point ground and honeycomb fillings. A final section contains patterns for collars, cuffs, yokes, and edgings, featuring eight different grounds in Bedfordshire lace. There is