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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 149

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and Mignardise Braid. Foundation, a narrow row of braid. First row, Cross Trebles and 5 Chainalternately; second row, 5 Double Crochet into the centre of the firstCross Treble, * Purl Foundation Stitch for one loop, 3 Chain into centreof second Cross Treble, 3 Chain back to Purl Foundation, draw… … No. 224. Tablecloth for Small Drawing-room Table. Foundation, ecru-coloured German linen, woven in squares. Design worked, in two shades ot crimson ingrain cotton, inCross Stitch, Holbein Stitch, and Russian Embroidery Stitch. Border made by drawing out the foundationlinen to a depth of 3 inches,…

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