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 50
nish by making the LeviathanStitches with old gold filoselle. (5).—This is a pattern showing the Plaited andCross Stitch together. The Plaited Stitch is too heavyto work alone upon canvas, so is always arranged withsome other stitch to lighten it. The ilhistration (Fig. 56)is on Berlin canvas, and… … Fia. 56. Plaited, Heekingbone, and Cross Stitch. of the two outer lines. To work: Make the first and fifthrows of Ceoss Stitch in a dark wool, the three centreones in a lighter shade of the same colour. The plaits aresometimes divided with one row of Cross Stitch, sometimeswith three, and sometimes…
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