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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 26

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four Bobbins, and Plait them together until a squaredot is formed, then twist the two pairs separately twice.Put away the first pair of Bobbins on the right side ofthe Pillow, and bring into the working the next pair on theleft; work with the second pair as described, and con-tinue to the end of… … Fiq. 6GJ. Square Plaitings. third row, hang on a fresh pair both at commencement andfinish, and work as before. In the next three rows, Sew tothe side, and gradually cut off the Bobbins as they wereadded, so that they are finally reduced to two pairs, whichSew to the bottom edge, tie up, and cut…

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