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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 135

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olour, as the plain cloth. To work :Cut one edge of the plain cloth in scallops, and Tack this edge to the centre piece. Work the spray design in RailwayStitch with the double crewels, and Couch down two strands of the same wool to form the curved lines. Use the silk tomake the Couching stitches,… … No. 196. DOyley in Roman Work. Worked on fine linen, with French Embroidery cotton. To work :Trace the design, Overcast the outline, and connect it tothe border with fancy Picots. Work the border in Button-hole Stitch, and cut away the spare linen.

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