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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 41

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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 cardboard. See Fig. 41. Gobelin Stitch.—A stitch that… … Fig. 42. Gobelin Stitch. from the canvas by means of a padding of braid; thispadding is a great improvement to Gobelin, as otherwiseit is quite a flat stitch, not being crossed. It is workedover two horizontal threads, and into every space leftbetween the upright ones. Herringbone Stitch.—See…

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