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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 147

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No. 531. Chalice Veil. Border muslin applique upon net ; centre, white embroidery. To work the border : Trace the design upon fine muslin, lay the muslin on net, aOvercast the outlines with linen thread; cut away the muslin foundation outside the overcast lines,on hue linen, and work it over with… … No. 532. Half of Lamp Mat in Applique. Foundation of brown tumiture plush ; fleur-de-lys and round, cut out in old gold coloured furniture plush. To work:Cut out the applique, and Buttonhole to the foundation with old gold coloured filoselle. Work the ChainStitch, Lattice Stitch, and French Knots,…

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