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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 129

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No. 187. Cloth Edging for Book Shelves. The shelves are of plain wood, and, to hide their edges, strips of cloth ornamented with embroidery are used. To work the Edging, cuta strip of cloth the length of the shelf, and 2 inches in width; scallop one edge, and Overcast the other with double Berlin… … No. 188. Embroidery for Tennis Apron or Dress Apron. The Embroidery is worked upon a hand of one colour, and then laid upon material of a contrasting shade. For a Tennis Apronit is worked on scarlet twill, and laid upon grey or white twill; for a Dress Apron, to the scarlet band blue stars…

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