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 51
rranged as rays ofseven stitches to a ray; commence each ray from itscentre, and let it cover six threads of canvas. Whenfinished, outline with Back Stitch, formed with a contrast-ing colour. This design is worked upon leviathan orordinary canvas, and is suitable for most Berlin work. (7).—A… … Fia. 58. Satin Stitch in ScjoAKEa. length Satin Stitches. The direction of the stitches isaltered in each alternate square. It makes a good designfor cushions and footstools, and is worked with manyshades of colour, or only one, according to the workersfancy. Requires Berlin canvas. (8).—A pattern…
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