Identifier: dictionaryofnee02caul (find matches)
Title: 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
Year: 1882 (1880s)
Authors: Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911 Saward, Blanche C
Subjects: Needlework
Publisher: London : A.W. Cowan
Contributing Library: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library

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uummm No. 128. Linen and Crochet DOvley. Foundation, a good piece of Irish linen. A square piece is cut out ot this in its centre, and the edges carefully Hemmed. To fill inthis open space, use a fine Crochet Hook and fine crochet cotton. For the first row, work 1 Treble, 2 Chain, alternately,and fasten off; for the middle, make the rounds separately, and attach them together with the loops. Work 16 SingleCrochet into a small loop; make a loop of 3 Chain, and attach it to the centre round; work 5 chain, and attach to oneof the outside rows of Trebles 5 chain, and attach to the centre round. Repeat the 3 chain and the long loop, working thelatter cither into the outside line of Trebles, or into another set of rounds, as shown on the Design. For the edging, Hem thelinen, and work beyond it a row of 3 treble and 2 chain.
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No. 129. Richelieu Guipure Trimming for Mantel Border. Foundation, Toild Colbert. Embroidery, in Overcast, raised Satin Stitch, and ornamental Bars. To work: Trace the designupon the foundation, and work the bars that join it together and the Twisted Bars that ornament the centres of the pattern.Where the broad lines are shown, work in raised Satin Stitch; for the rest of the outline, in Overcast. Kinii-h the edgingwith a bought lace edge. Plate XXXVIII.

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