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 96
iety. No learner who essays first a simple design can fail of RENAISSANCE LACE. 89 attaining excellent results. By substituting narrower and finer braida more lace-like effect is had. Some general directions for this work are appended, in responseto many requests. The pattern, which may be used… … Rennissance Doily. paper; some ladies work so lightly that this is not necessary, butmay be advised as a rule. Now proceed to braid the pattern, usingstitches fine enough to hold firmly, say }i to % inch. Many teachersadvocate sewing in the middle of the braid, and this method isillustrated in…
Lace and lace making · Embroidery
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