An eclectic collection of lace patterns and short stories about lace knitting, these books reveal the tales told by Mary Schiffmann to Nancy Nehring. Schiffmann was one of the founding members of the Lacy Knitters, a national guild for lace knitting, and she made collecting lace patterns her life's work.

The books begin with Schiffmann developing her knitting skills as the daughter of missionaries in Japan, then continue with further anecdotes and memories from a life of knitting. Each interesting episode is accompanied by a lace pattern that Schiffmann collected during her fascinating life.

The patterns are presented with both row-by-row instruction and in charted form. Projects include towels, handkerchiefs, a sweater, and a christening gown.

Also included is A Gathering of Lace by Mes Swansen. A book that gives you 42 lace knitting projects from multiple countries. Dust cover has tears

Books that you will find in this group:
-Lace from the Attic by Nancie Wiseman
-The Lacy knitting of Mary Schiffmann by Nancy Nehring
-Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman 
-A Gathering of Lace by Mes Swansen

Condition: Used - All soft cover books are very good