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Imitation Fabric–EMBROIDERY CUTWORK, NEEDLEWORK
Imitation Fabric–SEQUINS NEEDLEWORK
Twinkle fooler
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2019 02 May–Journeay–THE LION AND THE UNICORN
Dragons at War – Open Work in Bronze Metal with Marcasite Rivets
The Shrine of William Tell
Imitating Fabric–TASSELS 3
Imitating Fabric–WHIPCORD 2
Imitating Fabric–WHIPCORD 1
Imitating Fabric–PURL 3
Imitating Fabric–FRENCH KNOT
Imitating Fabric–BACK STITCH 2
Imitating Fabric–BACK STITCH 1
Imitating Fabric–SEQUIN WORK 3
Imitating Fabric–PURL 1
Imitating Fabric–MOIRE WATERMARKED 1
Imitating Fabric–EYELET 2
Imitating Fabric–DIAPER 2
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