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 88
utterflywhere it forms the outer edge. In working the firstfoundation wing, leave off at the further corner: cut offfive pairs of Bobbins and work Stem round the other wingto the base, hang on two extra pairs at the three cornerholes, and one at the remaining holes, leave these, andwork with them… … of the Butterfly, and work the wings as before, but fastenthem to the framework leaves on each side. These wingscannot be worked over the foundation wings on accountof the tracery. The half open Bryony leaf needs a description, but theBryony leaf and bud in Half Stitch, the tendrils, thehalf opened…
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