Arthur, Anne Knox · London : A. & C. Black, ltd. · leaf 127
Faggoting ** Point d'Alencon." — Faggot or Russian is one of the stitches used in the making of point lace or Honiton point. As a lace stitch, it goes under the name of " Point d* Alencon,^^ It is used to join the braids ; it also makes one of the principal filling stitches for leaves or oval… … them on to a stiff foundation. Method : — Fasten the thread to the edge of the material ; carry the needle across to the opposite edge ; insert it under and bring it through the material ; twist the thread twice round the needle and insert it on the opposite side from underneath, as shown in the…
Embroidery · Needlework
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