479.--ANTWERP EDGE.--This edge is only a variety of point
d'Angleterre edging, and differs only in the mode of making the knot;
the thread is passed over, under, and through the loop formed by the
point de Bruxelles lace.
[Illustration: 479.--Antwerp Edge.]
NOTE.--It will be observed that the stitches here given are much
enlarged for the sake of clearness in showing details.
PATTERNS.
No. 480.--_Star in Point Lace_.
Materials: Braid; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No.
20.
Trace the outline upon paper or leather, lay the braid on as directed.
Work the centre in Sorrento bars, and on these work a rosette in point
d'Angleterre, the edge in point d'Angleterre edging, and the wheels in
open English lace.
[Illustration: 480.--Star in Point Lace.]
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No. 481.--_Medallion in Point Lace_.
Materials: Linen Braid; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg
thread No. 14.
This medallion is useful for cravat ends and for a number of purposes,
as trimming for sachets, dresses, &c. Having placed the braid as before
directed, work an English rosette in the centre, fill in the ground with
point de fillet or with point de Bruxelles. An edging of Spanish point
completes this pretty medallion.
[Illustration: 481.--Medallion in Point Lace.]
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No. 482.--_Point Lace Border_.
Materials: Braid; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No.
12.
This border represents the completed work shown on p. 454. A point
d'Angleterre rosette is worked in each circle. The plain braid is
edged by Sorrento edging. Venice bars are worked above the trimming, and
treble point de Venise edges the border.
[Illustration: 482.--Point Lace Border.]
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No. 483.--_Point Lace Border_.
Materials: Braid; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No.
10.
This border is both easily and quickly worked in Sorrento bars. The edge
is worked in two rows of point de Bruxelles.
[Illustration: 483.--Point Lace Border.]
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No. 484.--_Insertion in Limoges Lace_.
Materials: Plain linen braid; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg
thread No. 14.
This insertion will be found very useful, being so quickly worked.
Edge the braid with Sorrento edging, fill up with bars and plain point
d'Alencon and Sorrento wheels, No. 456.
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