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 144
No. 387. Bracket Vallance—Ribbon Embroidery. The foundation material is dark terra cotta satin. The colours for the Ribbon Embroidery are two shades of blue for the largeflowers, pale primrose with dark brown ceutres for the small flowers, and green for the leaf sprays. Dark green silk cordis… … Tablf.cloth Ornamented with Applique. Foundation material, ruby-coloured diagonal cloth; Applique, Eau de Nil-coloured sillv brocade. To work: Sew the brocade to theCloth and conceal the edges with an inner line of thick gold cord, and an outer line of lllos He; use a thick strand of filosellelor…
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