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 66
a design,both sides being alike; Point de Bosette, or Point dEtoile,isolated stars, worked so that both sides are alike. To imitate Indian work, the lines are cui-ved, eithermaking complete circles or flowing along in rising andfalling waves. It will be understood that a clearly woven back-ground… … Fig. 280. DAENED EMBEOIDEEY. Combinations of stitches make good backgrounddesigns. Thus, a number of waved and run lines fillingthe space and crossed by horizontal run lines; stitchesdividing the background into a number of small squares,with stars worked in the alternate square; Vandyke lines,made…
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