needle-lace

  • 41alençon lace — noun see alençon * * * 1. Also called point d Alençon. a delicate needlepoint lace having a solid design outlined with twisted yarn on a background of hexagonal mesh. 2. a machine reproduction of this lace, with a cordlike outline. [1855 60] * *… …

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  • 42point lace — /ˈpɔɪnt leɪs/ (say poynt lays) noun lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needle point …

  • 43Warp lace — Warp Warp, n. [AS. wearp; akin to Icel. varp a casting, throwing, Sw. varp the draught of a net, Dan. varp a towline, OHG. warf warp, G. werft. See {Warp}, v.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Weaving) The threads which are extended lengthwise in the loom, and …

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  • 44Appliqué lace — Applique Lace refers to various types of lace where the decorative motifs are applied (sewn) to an existing openwork fabric, such as tulle, netting, filet or drawn thread and cut work . The motifs can be either handmade (needle, bobbin lace or… …

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  • 45point lace — point′ lace n. tex lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint lace • Etymology: 1655–65 …

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  • 46Paška čipka (Lace) — Paška čipka, a type of lacework from town Pag on the island Pag, requires a needle, thread and backing which is a round or square hard stuffed pillow. Lace makers of Pag did their teg (work) without any drawings. Each woman used works from her… …

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  • 47point lace — noun lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern • Syn: ↑needlepoint • Hypernyms: ↑lace …

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  • 48point lace — point laced, adj. lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint. [1655 65] * * * …

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  • 49point lace — noun lace made with a needle on a parchment pattern …

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  • 50brussels lace — /brʌsəlz ˈleɪs/ (say brusuhlz lays) noun any of various types of hand made lace both needle point and bobbin, produced in various parts of Belgium, notably in the 19th century; often with raised or appliqué design {originally from Brussels} …