crewel

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Crewel should not be manufactured with a twist, as it makes the embroidery appear hard and rigid; and the shades of colour do not blend into each other so harmoniously as when they are untwisted.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

Crewel should be cut into short threads, never more than half the length of the skein.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

The medlar-like fruit is worked in Crewel stitch in bands of brown, stem lighter in shade.

From Jacobean Embroidery Its Forms and Fillings Including Late Tudor by Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth

Crewel is suitable for embroidery on all kinds of linen—on plain or diagonal cloth, serge, flannel, &c.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

These Classes are especially established for the instruction of Ladies and Children, and include every kind of stitch in Crewel, Silk, and Gold.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess