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 93
ss one of the large spaces four times, alwaysending in one of the small stars; repeat this filling up sothat the four arms of the Star are foi-med. Fig. 633,Detail A, shows how one of these large spaces can be 364 THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. filled with a thick stitch, which resembles Point de… … Fia. 634. Stae Nettino. Fig. 631. Stab Neitis (DETAIL A). Fig. 634. and Detail A show the same stitch workedso as to form a Maltese cross in a lighter way thanin Kg. 633. To work: Loop the thread all round theoutside line of the Maltese cross, so as to mark it wellout, tben repeat the outside line,…
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