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    The Imperial Macrame Lace Book - With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions - Flax Threads
    The Imperial Macrame Lace Book - With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions - Flax Threads
    The Imperial Macrame Lace Book - With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions - Flax Threads
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    The Imperial Macrame Lace Book - With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions - Flax Threads

    By Barber Brothers

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    This vintage book contains a detailed guide to making a variety of lace articles. With simple, clear instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this profusely illustrated manual will appeal to those with an interest in macramé work, and is ideal for readers with little previous experience. Contents include: “Lace”, “Introduction”, “Materials for Macramé Lace”, “A Single Chain”, “Open Chain”, “Solomon's Knot”, “Raised Picot”, “No. 1”, “No. 2”, “No. 3”, “No. 4”, “No. 5”, “No.6”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on lace. This book was first published in 1877.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateDec 21, 2012
    ISBN9781447483182
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      The Imperial Macrame Lace Book - With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions - Flax Threads - Barber Brothers

      Co.

      INTRODUCTION.

      IN introducing this work on Macramé Lace, we are acting in compliance with the wishes of our numerous friends, who are desirous of seeing a fuller development of this interesting study. The subject of Macramé, so well known in ancient times, is now so much in favor that it has already found its way into the principal Courts of Europe, and we take this method or introducing it to the Ladies of America, believing they will find it a fascinating yet simple study.

      It is remarkable that this knotted Lace, Macramé, in spite of its ancient date, should have been generally unknown in this country, until we had the honor and privilege of introducing it. Its history goes back to a very early date. Knotted threads in the most ingenious and varied designs may be seen in the pattern books of the 16th century.

      We have no doubt that as soon as the subject of this beautiful art is understood, it will be taken up and developed by all lovers of Lace work.

      BARBOUR BROTHERS.

      MATERIALS FOR MACRAMÉ LACE,

      AND INSTRUCTIONS.

      AN oblong cushion is required, which must be heavy. These look prettiest when made of some bright color, either blue or scarlet, and are best made of silk or Cashmere. The cushion rests on a small table. Two sizes of pins are also required. The larger size is for pinning on the straight lines at both ends of the cushion, and the small ones are used for putting between the threads on the top line to keep them apart, and fasten the work on to the cushion.

      The straight lines may be cut the length of the lace required, and should always be double threads; but if cut too short for the purpose, fresh threads may be joined to those, by tying them together with a weaver’s knot. The threads for working should be cut to the exact size given with each pattern; but when the required length is not known, cut the threads a good bit longer than is necessary, and work out one scollop. Then measure how much the fringe is deeper than required, and cut the next threads shorter by so much. The heavier threads are used in making the lace, when intended for lambrequins, mantels and furniture trimmings generally, and the finer linen threads of various sizes, for dress trimmings and altar linen. The lace is peculiarly adapted to this latter purpose.

      The lace is made by knotting threads together. One thread is held firmly over the other as leader, and each single thread is knotted twice on to it. When a leaf is worked from right to left, the leader is held in the left hand, and when a leaf is worked from left to right, the leader is held in the right hand. Pin on as many straight lines as are required for the pattern.

      In commencing a pattern, fasten the threads for working on to the top line as follows:—Pass the two ends of each thread under the line, pointing them up, then draw them back through the loop, repeat to the end of the cushion, then put in a pin between every four threads, then loosen the second line, hold it firmly in the right hand, and knot each thread twice on to it with the left hand. The straight lines are always worked in this way. The lace as a rule should be worked tightly, as it adds much to its beauty and durability.

      No. 1.

      A.—Single Chain.

      Take two threads, hold one straight in the left hand, knot the other thread on to it once with the right hand; hold this thread straight in the right hand and knot the other on to it with the left. Repeat.

      No. 1.

      B.—Double Chain.

      This is made in the same way as the single chain, but with four threads, using two threads each time instead of one.

      C.—Open Chain.

      Take four threads, commence with the two at the left side, hold the first of these in the right hand as leader, knot the second twice on to it with the left hand, pass the same leader to the left hand, knot the same thread as before twice on to it; take the next two threads,

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