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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 165

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No. 158. Patchwork Cushion—Centre. Worked with squares of grey and crimson silk, and em-broidered w.th old gold and crimson filoselle. Towork : OVERCAST the squares together, and Couch afine gold cord round them. Work the stars at eachcorner with Satin and Railway Stitches, partlyin old »old… … No. 159. Patchwork Cushion.—Border. For the Border, use the same coloured filoselles and silk as forthe Centre, but cut the latter into strips, not squares, andembroider these lines as shown in the design.

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