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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 75

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leaf, and fill in one sideof the leaf with a row of Buttonholes, turning the raisededge to the centre of the leaf to form the middle vein. THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 251 Work all the stems in Crewel Stitch, work the flowersin single distinct petals; fill each petal with Buttonholes.and turn the… … To work a geometrical design, as shown in Fig. 478:Two shades of gold are required for this pattern. Workall the sprays and thick parts with lines of Buttonholein the darkest shade, and turn the edge to the inside.Make the Cones in the lightest shade, with an openLattice Stitch, and fill in with…

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