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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 123

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, bands of cloth and ribbed ribbon, shown in No. 180.To work: Cut the edge of the band into Vandykes, and lay along its centre anarrow piece of ribbon, cut into alternate diamonds and long squares. Roundthis narrow ribbon Couch double Berlin wool strands, and work the centrein Satin Stitch and… … No. 179. Watch Stand. Materials required: Bamboo stand, octagonal piece of Java canvas, brasshook, silk tassels and cord of navy blue and crimson colours, andfiloselles matching the cord. To work : Over the Java canvas embroideralternate crosses and eight-pointed stars, in Satin Stitches. Use…

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