Lacis, practical instructions in filet brodé or darning on net; (1909)
Simpson, Isabel A · London, S. Low, Marston and co. ltd. · leaf 95
Illustration 3S. — Auld Wilie spinning. The same kind of distaff, although the upper part of itseems to be missing, is to be seen in Illustration 38. I know that to a certain extent spinning has been taken Flax up again by some people, and I think it might become apleasant occupation for more, in… … meant stockings for many bairnies and yarn for blankets andtweeds for the whole household—she always forgot hertroubles, and very soon felt quite happy again, and she verymuch regretted that now she need spin no more. But to return to our subject. In Egypt, after the flax had been combed, it was…
Netting · Lace and lace making
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