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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 122

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he box, and a ruching of blue ribbon the opening. Theembroidery for the top of the Cushion is worked on cream cloth, and is shown inworkino- size in Detail No. 260. To work the embroidery : Trace it on the cloth,and line with Toile ciree. Buttonhole round the centre star and each scallopwith blue… … No. 261. Embroidered Stockings.Foundation of siUc. Embroidery executed in Satin Stitch, withcoloured filoselles. No. 262. Roll Book JIarker. The foundation is of fine blue cloth, embroidered, in HERRING-BONE and Crewel Stitch, with silks. The Roll is stuffedtightly with cotton wool, sewn up, and…

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