filoselle
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of filoselle
C17: from French: silk, silkworm, from Italian filosello , perhaps from Latin folliculus little bag
Example Sentences
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The broad band is worked in rows of double filoselle, of various shades, sewn down with single filoselle.
From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary
It is also very effective when used in conjunction with embroidery silk, or filoselle, either in conventional designs, or where flowers are introduced.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
Couching outlines are usually thick strands of double crewel, tapestry wool, filoselle, cord, or narrow ribbon laid down and stitched at regular intervals by threads crossing the couching line at right angles.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
From a reticule on the table she drew forth a small black satin apron on which was embroidered in filoselle a spray of moss-roses.
From Hilda Lessways by Bennett, Arnold
They will only bear light embroidering in silk or filoselle.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
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