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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 68

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easier to execute, but of the same kind. True BroierieAnglaise patterns are outlines of various sized holes,arranged to make floral or geometrical devices. To work:Run embroidery cotton round the outlines, then piercethe holes with a stiletto, or cut with scissors and turnthe edges under and Sew… … Fig. 83. BEOCADE EMBROIDEEY. strand to the matt-rial with small stitches made withpurse silk, and put in at regular intervals. Work thestitches in the centre of the pattern with Satin Stitch. Brocat.—A variety of brocade of rich quality, composedof silk interwoven with threads of gold and silver.…

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