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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 132

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. To work: Use six shadesof blue filoselles, and work in Long Stitch, taking up six strands of material for each stitch. The correct placing of thevarious shades is shown by the numerals printed on Detail. Plate CIY. Material for foundation, ecru-coloured German canvas ;embroidery in washing… … the Vandykes withchocolate silk, in But-tonhole Stitch. Workthe rest of the design inCross Stitch, with two shadesof blue silks. The fringe is formedby unravelling the canvas, and orna-menting it with silk tassels. _y w i \L *] §§| | F M H L J 1 ^T F *l F:i No. 369. Four oClock Teacloth. No. 370.…

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