This is an introduction to Bucks Point lace, designed both as an instruction book for the beginner and as a reference tool for the more experienced lacemaker. The book contains 40 patterns, arranged in order of difficulty, each presenting a few new techniques and, for those who may not be familiar with the diagrammatic approach, there are simple written instructions explaining each new step. The most common techniques are set out in box form for easy reference and throughout, there are practical hints gathered over the author's many years of experience as a lacemaker and teacher.

Beginning with the basic stitches and lace edgings, the book then gives fourteen traditional patterns presented as a progression of increasing skill levels. The author assumes that most readers will come to Bucks Point lace with a knowledge of bobbin lace methods, but it is possible to begin lacemaking using this book and an appendix gives additional information.

Bucks Point is one of the most attractive and intricate bobbin laces. This is Pamela Nottingham's third book on lace. The others are The Technique of Bobbin Lace and The Technique of Torchon Lace.