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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 89

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from.Use for the needles large-eyed, sharp-pointed rug needles,and thread the Chenille in short lengths, as every passingbackwards and forwards deteriorates its pile. If the workis upon canvas, stretch it in a frame, and only work thedesign in Chenille; make the ground in Cross or TentStitch with… … Fig. 118. CHENILLE EMBROIDERY.—Detail A. whole of one shade before another is commenced. Ficr.118 (Detail A) is of fine Chenille worked upon thin silk.Frame the silk after the outline of the design is traced,and fill the needles with Chenille, bring these up from theback of the frame, and push them…

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