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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 131

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esign is also suitable for a wood basket or a table border. It is worked on dark cloth, with fine gold-coloured braidand the centre fillings made with purse silk. To work: Trace the design, and Back Stitch the braid round the wholeoutline. For the fillings, make crossbars of the strands of purse… … No. 190. DOyley of Muslin, Lace, and Tulle. Cut circles, 5^ inches in diameter, in thin muslin and tulle; arrange on themuslin dried leaves and grass, and gum them down; sew the tullecircle over them, and trim with two rows of fine lace put on very full;sew a row of gold beads over the join between…

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