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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 167

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No. 163. Square for Couvrepied. The Square is worked in Idiot Stitch, with single Berlin wool, andwK finished is ornamented with Cross Stitches, worked withLgle Helm wool of a darker shade. To work: Make a Chainof -o stitches, and work in Idiot Stitch until a Square is made.Embroider as shown. A… … No. 164. Border for Teacloth. The material usr-d for the Cloth is German canvas, ornamented withDraavn Work and Cross Stitch, worked with ingrain red cotton.To work the Drawn Work: Draw out the threads m squares, asshown on the design, aud Overcast each hue separately. Over-cast the edges of the…

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