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. Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms (1885)
Caulfeild, Sophia Frances Ann, 1824-1911 · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 29
de Tulle Nette.—This is a French de-scriptive phrase applied to figured Tulle or Net. Flenrs Volants.—The general term given to thePinwork that ornaments the raised Cordonnct in Rose,Spanish, and other Needle-point laces, and which isone of tlie peculiar beauties of the work. The FleursVolants are… … Fio. -105. Lace iLLFSTEiiisa rLEUES Volants. The round iu the centre of design is trimmed withCouronnes ornamented with Spines. To work : Fill theneedle with fine lace thread, fasten it on at the leftside of round, and make a small loop into the CoE-donnet, run the needle back underneath to the…
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