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 146
No. 37. Border for Tablecloth. Foundation, Java canvas ; dark centre, navy blue ribbon velvet, cut to pattern. Design worked in crewel wool, and in CROSS Stitch—the three darkest colours, shades of crimson; two hghtest colours, sky blues. Plate XIL … No. 38. Cushion in Brocade Embkoidekv. The design is stamped on the material; the filhngs are worked vnih filoselles, infancy stitches, and gold cord and silk cord Couched down round everyoutline. Size of Cusfion, a square of 20 inches.
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