Savage, Eliza Mary Ann, 1836-1885. [from old catalog], Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody), 1820-1900, ed · Boston, S. W. Tilton & co. · leaf 59
METHOD. 41 and catch at worsted-work, than for a frieze of needle- work nailed immediately under the ceiling.^ The stitches should be smoothly and evenly laid, and should resemble the woof of satin. In working, the outline is to be covered first ; for in- stance, in working the stalk of a flower,… … is filled up. (See diagram 3.) DIAGRAM 3. — WORKING AN OUTLINE. Leaves that are all one color are worked in the same way, and the veins are put in last. (See diagram 4.) Variegated leaves and shaded flower -petals are treated differently, . though the stitch is still the same. The outer edge of…
Embroidery · Needlework
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