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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 142

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No. 2oS. Boot Bag. Materials required : Brown holland,scarlet braid, and scarlet in-grain cotton. To work : Cutone piece of holland, 13 inchesby 6 inches, and another 16inches by 6 inches. Roundboth edges of the longest strip,and one of the shortest. Work,in Holbein Stitch, the bor-dering shown, as… … No. 210. Cigar Case. The materials used are two shades of grey kid, two shadesof ruby-coloured purse silks, and ornamental grey sillccord. To work: Trace the design and initials on thelightest coloured kid, and work in Raised Satin Stitch.Applique to the dark kid, and surround the panel withthe…

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