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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 36

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silk and black silk,arranged as shown in the illustration, and then outlineevery part of the Embroidery with two lines of goldthread, which Couch down upon the material with goldsilk. Make the background of the outer part of the table- 5°4 THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. cloth of fine black cloth,… … Fig. 798. Turkish Embroidery. thread. For the border either cut out the ovals fromlight red cloth and Couch them on to the background withgold thread, or work them in Rope Stitch and outlinethem with yellow silk cord; make the lines enclosing themlike those in the centre. The Turks also embroider…

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