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Bruno Richard Hauptmann , but
era .
and sensation-hunger of that
four years later of a German-
style all the more tellingly
The plain , sober manner of its
born Bronx carpenter named
to the raree-show emotionalism
points up not only the horror
possess a heritage of lace . A lace
these are proud possessions , linked to the
robe that each generation wears in turn -
Lucky indeed are the families that
to daughters , a lace-trimmed Christening
bridal veil handed down from mother
exquisite lace-making of the past .
lapse in good taste to destroy this lovely ,
over-furnishing of the Victorian age
lamentably low standards in the fussy
ustrations in the following pages will show
But lace-making is by no means a lost
temporary surroundings .
adapted itself to modern tastes and the ill-
but it would take more than a temporary
viable craft . It has , in fact , readily
art . It suffered a decline and fell into
how completely it is in sympathy with con-
one's own handiwork produce something
to avoid the ready-made in these and by
It will be seen how , with bold design
tatting in fine and medium-weight cottons
can give striking individuality to many things
in the home . Chairbacks , cushions , tablecloths ,
and rich colour , knitting , crochet and
that reflects true creative talent .
to mention only three - how satisfying it is
traditional patterns that we follow today were ,
and lovely touch to personal possessions -
insertion on a petticoat or blouse , a tatted edge
in fact , the brain-children of inventive men .
the feminine skills , a number of the well-loved
Although we assess lace-making as one of
a lace border to a handkerchief , fine-lace
threads may be reserved to bring a light
The more delicate patterns and finer
distinction that nothing else can give .
to a collar ; these add a charming , feminine
boys as well . Whole families made their
and worked lace as well as women and
For in the old order of things , men designed
special schools were set up to teach lace-
a folklore of song , festival and courtship grew
livelihood by lace-making and consequently
making not only to young girls , but to little
up around the lace industry .
During the sixteenth century a considerable
the time of Victoria this gentle craft was
convents of Europe . Without doubt it was the
was developed into quite an elaborate and distinctive
greatly abused .
nuns who carried the craft to Ireland . There it
amount of crochet was produced in the
form with rosettes , leaves and lace fillings . During
texture , are sold at a very high price . With a
produce fashion articles as elegant as those of
hand-crocheted blouses , gossamer fine in
little time and concentration the woman at home can
Paris - a blouse , delicate gloves or a fine
In some of the elegant boutiques of Paris
edging for collar , cuffs or a handkerchief .
In the home , crochet lace can be used to make
it is reasonably quick to work . In the following
functions . The art of crochet is not difficult and
crochet stitches .
tablecloths , traycloths and runners , and edgings
from heavy to fine can fulfil a variety of
pages simple diagrams and instructions are given
to enable the beginner to master all the essential
shape , ensuring that all lines of the crochet are
secure with pins . Run a line of basting stitches
accurate . Place crochet in correct position on linen and
which are to be attached to the linen . Remove crochet .
on the linen following the outline of the crochet edges
First launder crochet and then pin to the required
( a ) Button Stitch round the outline of basting stitches ,
( b ) Turn under a small hem , with fold lying on line
outside edge . Oversew crochet to button stitch .
the knotted part of the button stitch lying on the
this hem , with 3 dc at each corner .
Two methods can be used to join the crochet to the linen :
of basting stitches . Work a row of dc all round
are of the utmost importance to the worker .
preserves the beauty of the design . It is easy
It washes beautifully , never loses its colour
Coats Mercer-Crochet possesses qualities which
thickness - it is the ideal crochet thread .
to work with , soft , glossy and of uniform
nor becomes ' stringy ' , is very elastic and
Oversew crochet to the dc. A household word ,
the heavier threads are used for bedspreads ,