In selecting
patterns ladies should choose those traced upon green leather in
preference to scarlet or buff, as green is better for the eyesight than
any other colour.
[Illustration: 425.--Point Lace Scissors.]
TOILE CIREE is only a substitute for leather, and is not as pleasant to
work upon in warm weather.
The needles employed are usually Messrs. Walker's needles, Nos. 9 and
10. The scissors should be small, sharp, and pointed, as in illustration
No. 425. An ivory thimble may be safely employed in this light work.
[Illustration: 426.--Linen Braid.]
[Illustration: 427.--Linen Braid.]
[Illustration: 428.--Linen Braid.]
[Illustration: 429.--Linen Braid.]
[Illustration: 430.--Linen Braid.]
[Illustration: 431.--Linen Braid.]
The BRAIDS are of various widths and kinds. None but pure linen braid
should be employed; those with machine-made edgings are eschewed by many
lace-workers, the plain, loose-woven linen braid of various widths and
qualities being alone acceptable to experienced hands.
But all ladies do not care to be at the trouble of edging the braid, and
will find Nos.
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