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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 101

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with Crewel,Herringbone, or Satin Stitch. Use Japanese gold lin, and rub powdered blue through the holes, and thenback the muslin with brown paper. Outline the patternwith a run thread of Embroidery cotton. Work the stemsin Rope Stitch, the leaves, with the veins left unworked,in Point de Plume,… … Fig. 319. EMBROIDERY ON MUSLIN thread and raw silks for mantel borders; tinsel, filoselle,or crewel wools for less permanent work. Leave thelace background untouched. Embroidery on Leather.—The patterns for thisEmbroidery are the same that are used for Embroideryin Satin Stitch, and the foundation…

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