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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 127

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No. 184. Handkerchief Border. Material for centre, fine white cambric; edging of whitelace. To work : Trace the design upon the cambric,and work with French embroidery cotton in RAISEDSatjn, Overcast, Satin, and French KnotStitches. Plate LIII. … No. 185. Window Sill Valance of Patchwork. Materials required: Black velvet background, patches of silk and satin, and some filoselles. To work: Cut out the octagon stars, allowingtwo shades oi one colour to each, such as two shades of grey, two of crimson, and two of olive green. TACK the patches…

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