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 67
until the close diamond, shown in Fig. 466, is made. Tofinish Fig. 466, work thice more of the close diamonds,and surround them with interhiced Point dEsfeit anda line of Buttonhole scallops. … Fig. 4G5. GaipURE dArt—Poixt Serre. Point Tidlage.—An open stitcli formed of crossedthreads, and worked as follows : Cany the thread dia-gonally across a mesh, and twist it round the knot sothat it comes out at the back of the nest mesh. Bunup the netted foundation across thj squares with this
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