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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 123

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un through all the stitches. Uponthese crossed threads Darn in soft Moravian thread untila handsome raised foundation is formed (see Fig. 170), thecentre of which is thicker and higher than the pineshaped end. Now work an even close line of Button-hole Stitches over the padding. Fig. 171 is a piece… … Fig. 171. Crescent, with Fleurs Volantes.unworked to give the appeai-ance of veins or tracery.Make these open stitches by missing tbree Buttonholeswherever they occur. The pieces of lace shaped likewings work separately and tack on to the leather foundation and the outer edge of the Crescent in…

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