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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 93

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to form an openwork trimming. It isfolded into the form of conventional stars, which aresewn in position in their centres; sometimes a smallerStar is worked in embroidery cotton, white or coloured.It is sold by the yard in shops, for the trimming ofchildrens dresses; and a narrower make of the same… … Fig. 740. Star Grousd. Tack the sprays to be connected on to coloured paper,right side uppermost, which back with brown paper, useLace thread No. 9, and a fine, long, and pointless needle.Commence on the left hand, at the space of one pinholedown the side of the work. Make a Buttonhole Stitch at…

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