The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 196
that has donemuch to render the work like real lace. Before it wasinvented all the Tatting that could be done had to bemade upon a loop of the only thi-ead used, and then drawnup. This produced any amount of circles and ovals,but as these were only connected with a line of plainthread, the designs… … Fig. 764. Tatting with Two Shuttles. can be worked between the ovals and circles, and thisis an immense improvement to the work, as the designsare intricate and much more serviceable, and the weaii-some joining of separate pieces is greatly avoided. Towork with two Shuttles: Wind thread upon both…
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