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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 157

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No. 149. Knititng NeedleCase. Foi-med of dark blue kid-chamoisleather and blue ribbon. Cuta piece of kid, ri inches by9 inches, fold it in half, andround off the edges; unfoldthe kid, line it with chamoisleather, and bind it round withnarrow ribbon. Make the di-visions for the needles withnarrow… … No. 150. Couvrepied. Made of five strips of scarlet blanliet flannel, joined togethermth open Crochet, Avorked with maroon-coloured wool.Flower design on strips, shown in detail at No. 147,worked, with double crewels, in Railway and FeatherStitches, in natural colours.

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