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 89
fine wire aud sewn to the material with purse silk,make the flower petals. Make the centres to the flowersby loops sewn flat, and form the stems of Chenille plainlyCouched down. Fig. 120 (Detail 0) is an illustration of Chenille Ordi-naire used upon perforated gold and silver cardboard,and very… … Fig. 120. Chenille upon Gold Caudboard.—Detail C. fancy articles suitable for bazaars. To work: Back thecardboard with linen, to prevent its breaking away inthe process of working, and thread the Chenille intolarge-eyed needles, which pass backwards and forwardsthrough the cardboard, as if it were…
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