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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 98

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e betterand more elaborate. The Guipure is illustrated in Fig.499. This is really a description of Embroidery, and i3worked as follows: Take the very finest mulled muslin orfine lawn, trace the design upon it, and lay it upon ToileCire. Run a thread round all the outlines, and Overcastthis thread… … Fio. 499. CAEEICKMACEOSS GUIPURE LACE. must be worked with a uniform regularity. When thedetached pieces are made, unpick them from their patternsby cutting the tacking threads at the back of the pattern,and pulling out every thread singly. Lay all the detachedpieces, face downwards, upon the…

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