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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 99

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xt Buttonhole. This will leave an open line down theleaf, and give the appearance of a vein. It is also anothername for the Cloth Stitch used in Pillow Laces. Strengthening.—See Knitting. Stretch Needlework.—See Embroidery. String Netting.—This particular kind of work is madeto cover glass bottles… … Fig 7-U. String Netting. carpet needle, through which the twine can be threaded.Take the bottle and tie a piece of twine tightly round itsneck close to the stopper; cany it down the side of thebottle, and tie it round the bottom of the bottle, then upthe opposite side, and round the neck again, and…

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