The illuminated book of needlework : comprising knitting, netting, crochet, and embroidery (1847)
Stone, Elizabeth, Owen, Henry, Mrs, Wilton, Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton, Countess of, 1801-1858 · London : Henry G. Bohn · leaf 561
2. Feather Stitch. This is done over twelve threads,from left to right, in the same way asTent Stitch, the next row being turnedso as to represent the semblance of afeather. The centre is usually stitchedup with gold, silver, or silk thread. 13. Stitch a la Vandyck. Twelve threads are taken across,… … 14. Point Stitch. Ten threads must be taken straightdown the canvas, and as many in thenext stitch opposite. 15. Square Plait. The lengthway of the canvastake ten threads deep, and workten stitches straight; then workten threads the width of thecanvas, and so continue. For the full display of this…
Needlework · Tapestry
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