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 * ... that Anna Maria Garthwaite (artwork pictured), the daughter of a Lincolnshire clergyman, became the leading designer of flowered fabrics for the Spitalfields silk-weaving trade in 18th century England?
 * ... that Bouclé is a type of novelty yarn that uses special plying techniques to obtain its characteristic loopy appearance?
 * ... that a swift is a tool with an adjustable diameter used to hold a skein of yarn while it is being wound off?

Source

 * 1) 1 May 2008, Link to Main Page appearance from T:DYK template.
 * 2) 9 May 2008, Numbered archive of Main Page appearance.
 * 3) 12 May 2008, Main Page appearance.