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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 48

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er parts, ^and do not require framing.A gi-eat improTement to the appearance of the work isgiven by painting the pieces of leather with water-coloursmixed with gum, and shading them naturally. Leather Patchwork.—See Patchwoee:. Leaves.—The making of single leaves, or sprays of thesame, forms an… … Fio. 578. Leap Sprat in Cloth and Half Stitch. the ones shown in Pig. 578, in which the leaf upon theright side is foi-med with Cloth Stitch, the others inHalf Stitch, and all surrounded with a Pearled Edge.For the manner of working these leaves, see Close Leafand Half Stitch. Leaves with centres…

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