576.--Square in Guipure d'Art.
Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 12; netted square of 20 holes.
This pretty square is worked in a pattern formed by point de feston, point de toile, and point de reprise, the star in the centre as that shown on page 514, omitting the alternate points; border of point d'esprit, ground worked in simple crossed bars. [557] Table of the right size of Mecklenburg thread to use in working:--
| NO. | |
|---|---|
| Antimacassars | 2 |
| Borders | 4 |
| Handkerchiefs | 20 |
| Insertions | 8 |
| Lace edgings and insertions | 16 |
| Lamp shades | 16 |
| Parasol covers | 18 |
| Sachets | 12 |
| Sofa cushions | 8 |
| Toilet cushions | 10 |
| Toilet mats | 10 |
FRAMES
May be obtained for large, middle-size, and small squares.
Oblong frames are used for working insertions and lace edgings.