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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 70

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out rivalrythe highest position in lace making. Her Needle Lacesare known as Point dAiguille, Point dAngleterre, andPoint Gaze, and her Pillows as Point Plat. The manu-facture of these kinds of lace is carried on to the presenttime. The making of Brussels Lace seems to have com-menced in the… … U\ Fio. 97. BEUSSELS IMITATION LACE. Overcasting for the smaller ones. Then Overcast allthe remaining braids, taking the stitches in their outeredges. Pill the interior of the scallops with fancy darn-ing stitches, Buttonholed Spots, and lace Wheels. Thedarned stitches are easily made by taking…

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