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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 12

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s from the others ; it is made oftwo circular wooden hoops, one smaller than the other. c c 2 Tg6 THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. Both the hoops are covered with velvet cut on the cross,and exactly fit one into the other. The material to beembroidered is fastened to the smaller hoop, and kepttight by… … Fig. 387. Embroidery Frame. is attached. The two horizontal pieces are calledStretchers; these are bored through with holes placedat equal distances, through which metal or wooden pegsare run to fasten the pieces of wood together. In thestand Frames these holes and pegs are not used, thewooden…

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