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 136
n scallops, and TACK this edge to the centre piece. Work the spray design in Railways. and Couch down two strands of the same wool to form the cun-ed Imes. Use the silk to Cut one edge of the plain cloth in Stitch with the double crewels.—„ ^„„^„— „ . , , ■ j . j r 1 j make the Couching stitches,… … No. 196. DOyley in Roman Work. Worked on fine linen, with French Embroidery cotton. To work :Trace the design, Overcast the outline, and connect it tothe border with fancy PicoTS. Work the border in Button-hole Stitch, and cut away the spare linen.
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