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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 27

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rns. For illustra-tion and description, see Lille Lace. Arrasene.—A kind of woollen, and likewise of silkchenille, employed for tbe purpose of embroidery. Thewool is coarse, and tbe needle iised has a large eye.Arrasene of both kinds is sold by tbe ounce. The centrecord of the arrasene is visible… … Fl3. 17. AKKASEiNE EMBKOIDEET. the pile of tbe Arrasene is not injured by friction. Materials;Arrasene either of wool or silk. No. 1 Chenille needles, can-vas, velvet, silk and serge. To work upon velvet or silk:Stretch tbe material in a frame and apply the Arrasene asin canvas work in Tent Stitch.…

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