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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 122

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nts are raised Cordonnetsthat enclose the flat stitches of needle point laces or jointhe separate pieces of work together. Their use addsimmensely to the effect of the lace, and gives it strengthand beauty at the same time. They are of various shapes,lengths, and thickness, according to the pattern… … Fio. 169. Crescent—Pricxeu. inside as upon the outer edge (see Fig. 169). With aneedle threaded with No. 12 Mecklenburg thread, outline THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 95 the crescent thus bring up the needle from the backof the leather through the first of the two holes closetogether and put it back…

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