Crafts
In the endeavor to make this book larger and better than any previous edition we have called to our aid some of the best needleworkers and designers in this country, and the result is that we have the choicest collection of embroidery designs for home decoration it has ever be...
This pillow is a pretty one for summer use. The material is plaid cambric, a white ground with a colored check. The check comes in three different colors: green, yellow, and blue.
6. Part 6Flowers.--Work solid in Violet, 729, 728, 727, 725. Make the three lower petals lighter, the two upper petals darker, working the edge of the petal lighter and darker toward the...
5. Part 5Leaves.--Begin the edges with 781, shading gradually darker to the center with 782 and 783. Make some lighter by using 780 on the edge and 782 for the darkest shade. Vein with 7...
4. Part 4_Materials_--22 inch Size: Corticelli Filo Silk, 1 skein each 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 582, 753, 754, 755, 781. Corticelli Persian Floss, 5 skeins 615. Smaller sizes take less s...
3. Part 3_B._ _=Brick Darning Stitch.=_--If it is desirable to increase the color effect the first series of rows may be crossed at right angles by a similar series. This is known as the...
2. Part 2_A._ =_Simple Long and Short Stitch._=--This stitch may be done in the hand, but as already intimated it can be _perfectly_ done only in a frame or hoop, which should be rested...
7. Part 7After the embroidery is finished, proceed to complete the frame as follows: cover the face of the frame with cotton wadding, and lay the embroidered linen on top, being careful...
1. Part 1In the endeavor to make this book larger and better than any previous edition we have called to our aid some of the best needleworkers and designers in this country, and the res...
9. Part 9Fleisher's yarns contain half again as many yards to the pound as any other brand. They last longer and wear better. The black and all colors are guaranteed absolutely fast.