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 41
n eachside of the longer one, and thus fill in the square. Inlarge canvas these stitches are crossed in the same order,but this is not necessary upon fine. This stitch is only usedwith others in fancy patterns, and is illustrated in Star,Cross, and Leviathan (Fig. 55). German Stitch.—This is a… … Fig. 41. German Stitch, under the tapestry, and the tapestry under the tent, but sothat the canvas shows, only useful where the foundation,material, like silk or gold canvas, can be left exposed, andrarely employed for patterns. Is also employed when work-ing in chenille upon silver and gold…
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