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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 113

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n Linen Thread Embroidery for Tablecloth. The foundation is of strong white linen, and the Embroidery is executed with two shades of blue ingrain cotton. To work : Trace thedesign, and work round every outline with the darkest shade of blue cotton, and in Crewel Stitch. Fill in the centres with… … No. 485. Music Stool, with Patchwork Cover. The stars are formed of patches made of shades of old gold silk, the six-sided pieces all of the same shadeof seal-brown plush. To work : Cut out the patches, and turn the edges over neatly to the frontof the work, as shown in Detail A (No. 486). Sew the…

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