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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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e togetherbefore commencing a pattern. The simplest design is tocover the centre with six pointed stars, made in a wool ofa bright shade, and to connect these together withlong lines of Satin Stitch worked in a darker shade ofwool. Tracery. — Honiton Pillow Lace making is oftenenriched with… … Fis. 792. Tracert. this Tracery is illustrated, and the butterfly is worked asfollows: Commence at the tail, hang on eight pairs of Bob-bins and two Gimp Bobbins, work in Cloth Stitch, cross-ing the gimps at the narrow part, and tie and cut them offwhen the head is finished. Add two more pairs of…

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