The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . hion, and with better and moreelaborate designs. Another hind equally ancient is done with a tattingshuttle and coarse knitting cotton. To make : Hold theend of the cotton with the thumb and first finger of theleft hand, wind it round the other fingers, and tie a simpleknot with the shutt
The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . hion, and with better and moreelaborate designs. Another hind equally ancient is done with a tattingshuttle and coarse knitting cotton. To make : Hold theend of the cotton with the thumb and first finger of theleft hand, wind it round the other fingers, and tie a simpleknot with the shuttle, then withdraw the fingers, draw theknot close, and recommence the movements. For a largeknot, put the shuttle twice through before drawing lines of Knotting so made are sown on to colouredgrounds, as outlines to large flower patterns. If filled-indesigns are done, the Knotted lines are made in variousshades of coloured silk and sewn down, entirely filling inthe pattern. Another kind.—A description of Knotting formed withthe needle and with bobbin cord is shown in Figs. 563, 565,and 566. These are patterns intended for dress trimmingsand for medallions with which to ornament pincushions,and to use for antimacassars with satin backgroundsThey are worked as follows. To work Fig. 563: Procure. Fig. 563. Knotting. white bobbin cord and good thread, or black or colom-edsilk cord of the same thickness as bobbin cord, large pins,and a soft large pincushion. Trace out the design upon apiece of note paper, and pin it to the cushion. Run pinsthrough the pattern where the knots are to come, and putpins in round the centre of the medallion, in the centre ofevery loop, and also in the centre of the last round ofloops. Commence from the outside, and fasten on twocords, which thread on large needles. Wind one cord roundthe pin in the centre of the first loop, and bring the second
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