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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 30

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peat tothe end of that corner. When the threads are reachedthat are close together, divide them off into sets of eightthreads, and take the last four first upon the needle, andtwist them over the first four. Repeat until every space ofdrawn threads is worked over. Work small Wheels overthe open… … Fia. 791. Towelling Embroidery. broider the centres of Towelling Embroidery. To work:Trace out the design upon fine linen, or count thethreads during the progress of the work in coarse mate-rials. Use fine purse silk or Pearsalls washing silk, andwork entirely in Holbein Stitch. When working…

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