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 121
ide of the traced petal, and put it down exactly oppo-site where it came out upon the other side, leaving thethread lying flat across the intermediate si^ace. Work anumber of stitches in this way perfectly flat and even, untilthe traced petal is filled in. The stitches may be slantedinstead of… … No. 8i. Indian Penwiper. Figure made of cork, strengthened with wire,and covered with fine black cloth. Headornaments and dress made of white chickensfeathers; bow and arrow, of ■wire, coveredwith purse silk ; Penwiper, of black andscarlet ovals of cloth and silli. No. 82. Heart-shaped Needle-book.…
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