A treatise on lace-making, embroidery, and needle-work with Irish flax threads (1892)
Bradford, Mary E, Barbour Brothers Company · [New York] : Barbour Brothers Co. · leaf 136
s, buttonhole-stitch closely wherematerial is cut (3 places in each corner), using the No. 100 thread,which is used for all work except the feather-stitching, for which useNo. 70. If preferred the size 4 floss may be used for the latterpurpose, this having all the appearance of silk, while it… … Servette. fringe carefully. The ecru thread gives a very rich appearance. Ihave been engaged in doing this work for several years, disposing ofit in New York and other places, and perhaps may be allowed to saythat I buy Barbours Irish flax thread by the box, finding it betteradapted to my purpose…
Lace and lace making · Embroidery
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