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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 124

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the oz., or by the hank ; medium crewel,sold in upwards of 300 ait shades ; and tbe fine crewel,by the cut, or the hank. Crewel Stitch.—One of the old embroidery stitches,and well known in earlier times as Stem stitch; but since therevival of Crewel work, of which it is the most importantstitch,… … Fig. 172. Crewel Stitch. the right hand side of the needle. Work to the end of the•line, every stitch being made in the 6ame manner; thenturn the material and place a line of stitches close to theone already made, keeping the wool always to the right ofthe needle. If the crewel wool is allowed to…

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