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The Embroidered Table-Cover
The Embroidered Table-Cover
Article · 2 pages
A 1913 Needlecraft Magazine article describing two embroidered table-covers: a one-yard-square tea-table cover in solid and eyelet work (Madeira style) with a scalloped edge, and a 40-inch stand-cover in a clover design on gray crash with a lace border. It gives technique advice on working eyelets, padded satin stitch and French knots. The scan's second page also carries a crochet and coronation-braid medallion and insertion, a knitted Francesca Lace pattern, and a short mending hint.
Neckwear That Is Simple, Dainty, Chic And Charming
Neckwear That Is Simple, Dainty, Chic And Charming
Article · 2 pages
An article from Needlecraft Magazine (August 1922) by Elinor Haviland describing handmade collar, cuff and vestee sets for house and afternoon dresses. It gives directions for piqu\u00e9 and gingham Puritan collars, blue linen with satin-stitch embroidery, gray linen with ladder hemstitching, and a pongee collar with drawn-in colored threads and bullion-stitch rambler roses. Stitch instructions for loop-stitch and bullion-stitch are included, along with stamped-pattern prices. The second page also carries the end of a crocheted Cluny lace and insertion pattern with corner, plus advertisements.

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