The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 70
OF NEEDLEWORK. 343 Mechlin Embroidery.—A term applied to MechlinLace, as the thread that was inserted round the outlinesof that lace gave it somewhat the look of Embroidery. Mechlin Grounds.—These are of two kinds, the Cir-cular and the Hexagonal, but both are known as the VraiRoseau by… … Fig. 603. Mechlin Ground—Circular Mesh. To work the Circular Mesh shown in Fig. 606 : Foreach twist two Bobbins are required, so commence by
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