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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 165

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Bag for Holding Silks and Filoselles. Foundation of Bag, blue rep silli;, Uned -with Persian sillc, and finished wiih a cord. Embroideiy in Herringbone,Satin, Rope, and French Knots. To work: Trace the outline, and fill tlie centres, with veiy close Heiringbone,worked with crimson Oriental silk;… … No. 161. Shoulder Cushion. Size: 24in. in length, 22in. in circumference. Made of grey Javacanvas, embroidered %vith red and gold filoselle, and orna-mented \vith Drawn Work. .To make : Cut the canvason the cross, draw out 28 threads for the Drawn Work,and leave 28 threads for the stripes between…

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