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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 57

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round and roundunder the crossed wires, but never attached to them;keep them flat and evenly laid by holding them downwith the left thumb. When sufficient rounds havebeen made, thread the wool on to a fine darning needle,and draw it through the centre of the petal, from theoutside edge at one part… … Pig. 819. Woolwork Flowers—Rose Pitai. in Fig. 819. Make a dozen petals in this way, six of whichshould be large, and the others rather small. Make thecentre of the rose with loops of yellow thread, run a wirethrough them, tie them up tight a quarter of an inchfrom the wire : cut them off a little…

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