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School: Áth Dúna, Gleann an Phréacháin, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 12542)

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Chimneyfield, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0382, Page 243

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  1. Agricultural and Industrial Implements - also Household Utensils (continued)

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    The Quilting Frame.
    [Illustration]
    1. Side piece about 7' x 2 1/2" x 2" showing mortince and the holes.
    2. The end lath used for stretching the material.
    Method of use
    The lining (a twilled sheet) and the covering (a patch work or flowered cotton, satin etc are both sewn to the frame A through the holes indicated The opposite edge of the lining is sewn to the other frame and the lining is then folded about the frame leaving the covering free. When folded to about 2ft of the other frame the end laths
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