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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 134

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Squares for Beaded Pincushions. x> ♦♦♦♦*♦ ♦♦^ No. 520. The foundation is a square bag of strong twill, filled with bran, and covered with ruby velvet. The tops of theCushions (shown in Nos. 519 and 520) are of Berlin wool canvas, covered with Bead Work. Coloursused for No. 519, sky blue and… … No. 521. Guipure dArt Chair Back. Foundation of apricot-coloured Indian silk; trimming of Guipure dArt squares and edging. To woik: Uponihe silk, work with olive-green liloselles, and in Cross Stitch. Dam the netted edging with Point deToiLE, Point dk Reprise, and Guipure en Relief. Work the five…

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