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
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. … ^P ^H 8 ^M l^^^^b ^^^^ ^^p ^^^PB ^s H m H B H i H H H H ^^1^^ B ^s ^s s ^s ^H H H ^( ■ M 1 m ^S E 8 ^B No. 197. Knitted Quilt for Bassinette. Worked in four shades of one colour, with Laine deVienne or singleBerlin wool, and needles No. 11. To work: For a perfect square,Cast on 40 stitches, and…
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