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 408
Fig. 6Si. Plaited Strixgwork. it is Darned across, is not fastened at the commencementor the end, but cut. The whole of the Plaiting being done,paste the back side of the work while in the frame, andleave it to dry. Cut out the shape, whether square orround, in millboard, and cover underneath with… … so as to conceal the binding ribbon and the stitchesround the edge. The plait is shown in Fig. 666. This mat may be rendered much more attractive bybeing formed of different materials. Thus, colouredbraids may be used instead of the string, and made toform dice patterns, or one colour can be used…
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