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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework. Dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described. Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms (1885)

Caulfeild, Sophia Frances Ann, 1824-1911 · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 136

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eek embroidery silks in Satin .Stitch ; flowers sunounded with a fine silkcord matching the palest shade used in working them. Colours for centreflower, three shades of maroon, with plaited and Feather Stitch centre inold gold silk. Star in shades of yellow-pink, conventional fleur-de-lys in… … No. 20. Work Basket. The foundation is wicker; the lining, navy blue plush;the embroidery executed upon pale blue cashmere,with purse silks, in shades of crimson and olive-green.Stitches used in rosettes and leaves, Satin andFrench Knots; in battlements and Vandykes,Point de Russe. Plate VIIL

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