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 475
exclusively made for use in the manufactureof straw goods. It is but little sold in the retail trade. Straw Embroidery.—This work is used for ball dresstrimmings, or to ornament an entire net dress. It con-sists in tacking upon black Brussels silk net, or yellowcoloured net, leaves, flowers, corn,… … Fig. 743. Steaw Embroidery. and the flowers and butterflies can also be bought indifferent sizes. These straw leaves, &c, are bought atMessrs. Bamards, or Catts. To work: Trace out uponwhite linen a Running pattern of leaves, flowers, &c.,back this with brown paper, and Tack on to it a…
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