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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 146

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with Appliquk. Foundation material, ruby-coloured diagonal cloth; Applique, Eau de Nil-coloured silk brocade. To work: Sew the brocade to thecloth, and conceal the edges with an inner line of thick gold cord, and an outer line ol lilos lie; use a thick strand of filosellefor this line, and slightly… … No. 389. Ornamental Window Blind. Foundation material, Toile Colbert, to which two broad bands of brocaded ribbon are sewn. Upon the Toile Colbert work, inCross Stitch, with crewel wools, the conventional design, using the shades of wool that match the flower brocade.Finish the ends with a wide…

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