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 59
he Etoiles make with Point de Venise, the thickpart of the design with Point de Toile, and the open partwith Point dEspkit and Wheels. Genoa Stitch.—Used in the making of Greek Lace aswell as in Guipure dArfc, and resembling the Point deReprise used in Guipure en Relief. Genoa Stitch isworked over… … Fig. 413. Guipdee dArt—Genoa Siitch. tightly, and leave one-eighth of an inch between them,then darn over and under the two threads until a solidcompact line is made, with a plait in the centre. To workover three foundaiion threads: Cross the space to befilled with three threads, putting them not…
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