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a white lace border on black background

Punto in aria—literally, "stitches in the air"—is one of the earliest styles of needle lace, which is itself developed from cutwork of primarily geometric design. When lacemakers transitioned to using a foundation of threads laid out according to a pattern drawn on parchment, they were able to incorporate more fluid lines and curves into their designs

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an image of a white lace pattern on black fabric with small circles and figures in the center

The lavish use of expensive Venetian laces at the court of Louis XIV convinced his finance minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, to establish a competing French lace industry. The term point de France originally referred to both needle and bobbin lace made in France, but eventually became synonymous with French needle lace characterized by a hexagonal background mesh covered with buttonhole stitches and embellished with tiny projections known as picots

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a crocheted brooch is hanging on a blue fabric background with white beads

Here's my gift to you this year. NOTE: This is not exactly a quick project, but if you have about 5-6 hours to spare, this makes a lovely hostess or self gift. Size 1.25 hook, size 10 crochet thread, 12 beads (6 small and 6 larger), plastic ring String 6 small beads on crochet thread…

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