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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 45

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own to thefoundation with tacking threads, to judge of their effect,and, when that is decided, Overcast each piece carefullyto the foundation. To conceal these Overcast Stitches,Couch down upon them, either two lines of goldthread, or one of silk cord and one of gold thread, andwork stalks and… … Fig. 803. Venetian Bar. in Sorrento Bar. Second row—work a number ofclose Buttonhole Stitches on the lines thrown acrossthe space. Third row—work from right to left like the

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