Chapter 9

EMBROIDERY WITH GOLD AND SILVER THREADS

Introduction--Materials--Precautions for the Prevention of Tarnish--Ancient Method of Couching--Its various Good Points--Description of Working Diagram--Working a Raised Bar--Examples of Patterns Employed in Old Work--Illustrations upon Draped Figures--Usual Method of Couching--Couching Patterns--Outline Work--Raised Work--The Use of Purls, Bullions, &c. 229