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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 113

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each time atthe same distance from the stitch last made, and quitestraight down. To work Slanting Overcast: Trace a line on the material,but do not run a foundation thread. Cover this traced linewith small evenly made slanting stitches. Put the needlein over the traced line and bring it out under… … Fig. 356. Raised Overcast, or Point de Tigre. a series of close Overcast stitches over this cord (seeFig. 356, which is a design entirely worked in Point deTigre, or Raised Overcast). To work in Overcast for Stems: Trace the design, andrun one or two lines of embroidery cotton over it, accord-ing…

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