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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 21

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s, ex-cept when bold effects are to be produced, and largespaces covered; the brilliancy of the colouring is thenlost in its breadth and richness. Smaller work requiresto be restful in tone and harmonious in colour, and allviolent contrasts avoided. Shades of the same colour,but of different… … Fig. 11. APPLIQUE UPON SATIN. used with freedom. Velvet, plush, satin and silk are thematerials chiefly employed for applying, the aim of thiswork being to lay one handsome material upon another asthough it were a raised portion of the same. To work: Itis necessary that each separate piece should…

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