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 76
from.Use for the needles large-eyed, sharp-pointed rug needles,and tlrread the Chenille in short lengths, as every passingbackwards and forwards deteriorates its pile. If the workis upon canvas, stretch it in a frame, and only work thedesign in Chenille; make the ground in Cross or TentStitch with… … Fig. 118. CHENILLE EMBROIDERY.-Detail A. whole of one shade before another is commenced. Fig.118 (Detail A) is of fine Chenille worked upon thin silk.Frame the silk after the outline of the design is traced,and fill the needles with Chenille, bring these up from theback of the frame, and push them…
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