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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 160

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No. 409. Lacet Braid Chair Back. To malce this Chair Bade, strips of lacet braid are (Hiillec! up,then sewn togetlier lo form ojien sc|uares. Each open squareis lilled witli a Wheel made wilh lace cotton. Plate CXVIII … No. 410. Serviette worked in Linen 1-M1iroiijeiiy. Foundation, fine damask linen; pattern of damask, embroidered with linen thread. To work : Outline the pattern with CoRDStitch, and work the centres with Single Coral and Feather Stitches, as shown in Detail (No. 411). Illllljlilllllilllllfilllli

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