The Ladies’ Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work: Directions and Patterns from the Civil War Era

270 Pages·2016·25.68 MB·English

by  Florence Hartley

EMBROIDERY.
Directions and Patterns from the Civil War Era
Florece Hartley
DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC.
Mineola, New York
Bibliographical Note
This Dover edition, first published in 2016, is an unabridged republication of the work originally
published by the Keystone Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa., in 1889 [first edition: 1859].
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Hartley, Florence, author.
Title: The ladies’ hand book of fancy and ornamental work: directions and patterns from the Civil War era /
Florence Hartley.
Other titles: Ladies’ handbook of fancy and ornamental work Description: Mineola, New York: Dover
Publications, 2016. | Reprint. Originally published Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Keystone Publishing
Company, 1889. A first edition was published in 1859.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016018397| ISBN 9780486809113 (paperback) | ISBN 0486809110 (paperback)
Subjects: LCSH: Fancy work. | BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework Embroidery. | CRAFTS &
HOBBIES Needlework Lace & Tatting. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES Beadwork. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Needlework Crocheting. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES Needlework Knitting. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES /
Papercrafts. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES Needlework Needlepoint.
Classification: LCC TT750.H33 2016 | DDC 746.4—dc23 LC record available at
https://lccn.loc.gov/2016018397
Manufactured in the United States by RR Donnelley
80911001 2016
www.doverpublications.com
PREFACE.

IN the preparation of this work for the press, the writer has endeavored to
furnish all that is essential to the proper understanding and practice of
ornamental and fancy work, in the plainest language, without introducing
unnecessary and irrelevant topics. Nearly all the patterns for needle work, and
other parts of domestic adornment used in this country, are derived from
English, French, and German sources; and of these the compiler has freely
availed herself, adding to them such original patterns as were at her command.
For some of the directions given, she is indebted to Miss Lambert’s “Guide,”
and to several anonymous English, French, and German works; and she has
adopted the alphabetical order in the arrangement of the subjects, as in Mrs.
Pullan’s excellent “Lady’s Manual of Fancy Work.” The compiler’s own
experience and practice have enabled her to supply a large amount of original
information in the several departments of the work. The large number of
working patterns, of various descriptions, distributed throughout this book, she
trusts will be recognized as a very important feature, and one which will greatly
promote the main object which she has kept constantly in view—real practical
utility.
CONTENTS.

APPLIQUÉ, OR APPLICATION
Slipper in Appliqué
BEAD WORK
Design for a Pendant Flower-Basket
Bugle Pen-Wiper for a Table
Hour Glass Candle stand, with Bead Fringe and Tassels
Bead Book Markers
Bead Collars
Bead Hair Ornaments
Bead-Net Head-Dress
Mat in Bead Work and Crochet
Infant’s Shoe, Ornamented with Beads
Bead Purse
Pole-Screen, in German Embroidery and Beads
Bead Needle-Book
Reticule
Pattern for Reticule Enlarged
Candlestick Ornament in Transparent Beads
General Directions for Bead Work and the Materials Used
BRAIDING
Patterns for Braiding
Braid Work—Baby’s Shoe
Patterns for Braid Work
Brioche Cushion, Braided on Merino
French Feather Fan
Braiding for Dress or Skirt
Braided Reticule
Braiding for a Dress or Flannel Skirt
Braiding Pattern for Slipper
Slipper Pattern
Pattern for Dress or Apron
Lounging or Smoking Caps. No. 1
Lounging or Smoking Caps. No. 2
Smoking Cap
General Directions for Braiding, and the Materials Used
BUTTON-HOLE STITCHES
BOBBIN WORK
BRODERIE ANGLAISE
Specimens of Patterns Suitable for Broderie Anglaise
BRODERIE EN LACET
Apron in Broderie En Lacet
Broderie À La Minute
BERLIN, OR CANVAS WORK
Silk Canvas
Cotton Canvas
Thread Canvas
Penelope Canvas
Flattened Canvas
Woollen Canvas
Bolting
Implements Used in Berlin, or Canvas Work
Needles
Embroidery Frames
Point Paper or Checked Paper
To Dress a Frame for Cross Stitch
To Dress a Frame for Cloth Work
To Dress a Frame for Tent Stitch
Colors
Stitches for Berlin, or Canvas Work
Tent Stitch
Cross Stitch
Gobelin, or Tapestry Stitch
Irish Stitch
German Stitch
Wools and Silks Used in Canvas Work
German Wool, or Zephyr Merino
English Wool
Worsted
Silks Used for Canvas Work
Traveling Bag
Specimens of Berlin, or Canvas Work
The Turkish Bag
Sofa Pillow in Fluted or Ribbed Berlin Embroidery
Note Case
Porte Monnaie
Ottoman in Orné Fluted Embroidery
Carriage Cushion
German Knitting Bag
General Remarks on Berlin, or Canvas Work
Varieties of Canvas, or Berlin Work
Raised Berlin Work
Straight Cross-Stitch
Windsor-Stitch
Pavilion-Stitch
Willow-Stitch
Berlin-Stitch
Long Plait
Josephine-Stitch
Czar-Stitch
Perspective-Stitch
A Star
Feather-Stitch
Stitch À La Vandyck
Point-Stitch
Square Plait
Double Star
Crossed Long-Stitch
Fancy-Stitch
Darmstadt Pattern
Palace Pattern
Diamonds
Princess-Stitch
Cane Pattern
Sutherland-Stitch
CANVAS LACE WORK
CHENILLE WORK
Glove Box in Chenille, Gold Cord, &c
Chenille on Canvas
CHAIN-STITCH
CLOTH-WORK
Card-Board, or perforated Card
COTTONS
CORDS
CROCHET
Specimens of Crochet Work
Lounging Cap
Crochet Bead Work
Purse, in Crochet Bead Work
EMBROIDERY
Specimens of Muslin Embroidery
Specimens of Silk Embroidery
FANCY FLOWERS
Fire Screen, of Pheasants’ Wings
Flowers, in Wax, Shells, &c
FRINGES
GUIPURE WORK
Specimens in Guipure Work
Collar in Irish Guipure
HERRING-BONE
A Baby’s First Shoe
HEM-STITCH
HONITON LACE IN CROCHET