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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. 306. Embroidered Band for Tablecloth. This Baud is laid on as a border to dark tablecloths, and is workedbefore it is applied. Foundation, a band of fine cloth, withedges pinked. Embroidery executed with single Berlin wools,in Coral, close Herringbone, and Satin Stitches. … No. 307. Centre Square for Sofa Cushion. Foundation, pale blue silk. Embroidery executed with filoselles matching the natuial colour of flowers and leaves, andCoral, and Crewel Stitches. Bow of ribbon outUned with Chain Stitch, and filled m with French Knots.Cushion and Border, see Nos. 309, 310.…

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