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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 86

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entime of this last flower,on the right side, after the lace is taken off the Pillow. The centre flower, shown in Fig. 489, Detail B, is nextmade. It consists of three tiers of petals. Work the twoinside tiers in Cloth Stitch, the outside tier in HalfStitch, and these last finish with Pearl where… … Fig. 488. Homton Lace—Raised Flower.Detail A. THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 261 Next work the centre leaves and seed pods. Begin withthe stem of the drooping one, and carry it round the curveuntil it reaches the seed pod; here upon the pattern aretwo sets of pinholes in the form of ovals, one…

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