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
h manyshades of colour, or only one, according to the workersfancy. Requires Berlin canvas. (8).—A pattern illustrating Slanting Gobelin, orLong Stitch, and Back Stitch. It is used upon finecanvas, the wool not being ci-ossed. The stitch, as shownin Fig. 59, can be varied in length, the longest… … Fig. 53. Slanting Gobelin and Back Stitch. (9).—A pattern illustrating an arrangement of Satinand Cross Stitch. It is worked with Berlin, single ordouble, or with fleecy wool, and upon Berlin canvas, andis suitable for footstools, and curtain and table borders.To work: Make the dark lines in the…
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