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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 18

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ons are, cut out the material and Buttonhole itover, and fill in the open space thus made with Herring-bone stitches. American Cloth.—A stouter material than the FrenchToile circc. It is an enamelled oil-cloth much employed inneedlework for travelling and toilet necessaries, house-wives, and… … Fw. 6. AMERICAN PATCHWORK. American Patchwork.—A work well known in Canadaunder the name of Loghouse Quilting, but only lately introduced into England. It is a variety of patch-work, into which strips of coloured ribbon are intro-duced. To work : Take a five-inch foundation of strongcalico, tack to…

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