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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 24

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mat, plait togetherin a three-plait nine strands of string, and sew this on soas to conceal the binding ribbon and the stitches roundthe edge. The plait is shown in Fig. 666. This mat may be rendered much more attractive bybeing formed of different materials. Thus coloured braidis used instead of… … No. 6G6. Plaited Stringwork. out any colour, embroider simple Dots, Stars, or Spraysupon it, before it is pasted or withdrawn from the frame.Work these devices either with filoselle or with singleBerlin wool, and introduce the same materials, with thestring, in the Plait round the mat, or let them…

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