Vandyke

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The edge of the grapefruit cup may be cut in vandykes, or otherwise ornamented.

From Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties With Fifty Illustrations of Original Dishes by Hill, Janet McKenzie

The ground of the border, No. 561, is formed by a strip of straight netting 9 squares wide, cut out in vandykes on one side, and worked round in button-hole stitch, as seen in illustration.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

It can be applied to a great variety of devices, diamonds and vandykes for example, and many others which will suggest themselves to the fair votaries of this delightful art.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

The grounding consists of 2 rows of vandykes placed opposite each other, which are formed of long straight stitches of different lengths.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

When the vandykes are completed, they are to be turned inside out, and made as smooth as possible.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous