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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 103

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leaves in the same way, and withthe same number of Bobbins, but hang on seven pairsof Bobbins for the large leaf. To finish the spray: Workthe flower in Stem Stitch for the outside petals, andin Raised Woek for the inside. Work the Shamrockedge in Cloth and Half Stitch, the rosettes in StemStitch… … Fig. 645. OPEN FIBRE IN HONITON LACE. Open Fibre.—These are used in Honiton Lace makingto form open centres to various parts of the pattern, andare illustrated in the open work in the centre leaves ofFig. 645. To work the leaves shown in centre spray: Com-mence at the lowest leaf, hang on five…

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