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Encyclopedia of needlework (1890)

Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890 · [Mulhouse (Alsace) : Printed by Brustlein & Co.] · leaf 333

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ds. Materials. — A strongly twisted thread such as Fil dAlsaceD.M.C, Fil a dentelle D.M.C, or Cordonnet 6 tils D.M.C,is best for tatting. We particularly recommend Fil dAlsace.as forming the best shaped knots and picots. A soft materialsuch as Coton a tricoter D.M.C, can also be used where itsuits… … Fig. 4^6. First position of the hands. indications here given. One thing, to be constantly borne inmind is, that when the right hand has passed the shuttlethrough the loop, it must stop with a sudden jerk and holdthe thread tightly extended until the left hand has drawn upthe knot. After filling…

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