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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 17

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rge five-inch squares are formed,and they are then sewn together like ordinary patchworkpieces and made up, so that the light side of one square isnext the light side of the next square, and the dark nextthe dark, giving the look of alternate squares of light anddark colour. The effect of this work… … Fig. 6. AMERICAN PATCHWOBK. Andalusian Wool.—This is also called Victoria Wool,and is a fine soft wami make of woollen thread or yam,employed for knitting a superior description of stockingsand socks. It is the same wool as the Shetland, but isthicker, being spun with four threads instead of two.…

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