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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 20

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k. Plaited Ribbon Work.—A pretty work, of modernorigin, made by plaiting ribbons together to form geo-metrical and open designs. It is used for sofa cushions, mantel borders, handkerchief cases, and for any purposethat will admit of its being lined, as part of the effectdepends upon the open spaces… … Fig. 660. Plaited Ribbon Work. ribbon, rather less than half an inch wide, gold cord, goldcoloured filoselle, and some pins. To work as shown in Fig. 659: Procure a thin woodenframe, or make one with millboard, of the size required,and cut a good many lengths of ribbon an inch longerthan the length…

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