She knew all sorts of things, and was a genius at hemstitch and crochet, wonderful fine work she could do on linen or canvas.
"Growth of the Soil"
Knut Hamsun
If he had said that he was going up in a Balloon to hemstitch a couple of Clouds, it would have sounded just as plausible to Mr. Pallzey of the Wholesale District.
"Ade's Fables"
George Ade
Nearly every child had regular tasks; they were taught to use their hands as well as their eyes and thoughts, and Ruth was very proud that she could hemstitch nicely, and "set the heel" of a stocking, and finish off its toe.
"A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia"
Alice Turner Curtis