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Art needlework (1893)

Brainerd & Armstrong co., Philadelphia. [from old catalog] · [Philadelphia, The Brainered & Armstrong co.] · leaf 97

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roid- eries which are executed with the finest silks. It may be described as an artistic combination of back stitch and outline, or even outline alone. The stitches, of course, are not of the same length, but adapt themselves to the curves of the pattern. Bulgarian differs from ordinary outline in… … DARNiNG. ive as one chooses. The stitches may be of regular or irregular lengths — they may form regular rows and pat- terns, or be as fantastically disposed as desired. One color may be used or half a dozen. Tapestry effects may be copied, and, in some cases, water, sky or grasses suggested. The…

Knitting · Crocheting · Embroidery

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