Cordonnet

-- Thick threads with a strong twist are the best for darned, or embroidered netting, such as Cordonnet 6 fils D. M.C [A] (crochet cotton), or Fil à dentelle D. M.C [A] (lace thread).

Encyclopedia of Needlework Th��r��se de Dillmont 1868

Use the same mesh for all the subsequent rows, which should be worked in a finer thread, such as Cordonnet 6 fils D. M.C No. 50 or

Encyclopedia of Needlework Th��r��se de Dillmont 1868

a thick gold cord, such as Cordonnet d'or D. M.C No. 6 and then only begin the actual embroidery, all the directions just given, applying merely to the preparatory work.

Encyclopedia of Needlework Th��r��se de Dillmont 1868

The chief characteristic of the lace is the fine, clear ground, the stiff Cordonnet outlining the pattern, and the exquisite patterns in the "jours" or fillings.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

The chief characteristics of Venetian lace are the buttonhole Cordonnet, fine or thick according to the style of lace; the wonderful diversities of the fillings worked in buttonhole stitches; the elaborate decoration of the Cordonnet; and the starry effects of the brides or ties.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

It is peculiarly fine; the specimen shown is as fine as gossamer, showing a total absence of Cordonnet, of course, and not even having the loose thread which marks the stems and leaves of Brussels and Angleterre.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

It is remarkably like Alençon, being of the same period, the only points of difference being that the design is not outlined with a raised Cordonnet

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

_ -- These are decorations of the Cordonnet especially noticeable in the raised Venetian laces, in which sometimes the lace is raised and worked upon no less than four separate times.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

It has no Cordonnet, but a little set of looped stitches worked along the edge of the design, afterwards whipped over to keep the edge in place.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

The Cordonnet is one of the characteristic features of the raised Venetian points and the French laces of Alençon or Argentan.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes