Savage, Eliza Mary Ann, 1836-1885. [from old catalog], Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody), 1820-1900, ed · Boston, S. W. Tilton & co. · leaf 60
42 ART-NEEDLEWORK. diagram 5.) It is quite easy to make curves and angles in this stitch, taking care that the Hnes of stitches follow the direction of the fibre or grain of the object imi- tated in needlework. Thus the stalk of a plant should never be worked across, as we frequently see it done,… … direction of stitches. In- DIAGRAM 5. — STITCHES FOR SHADING. deed, an embroideress will, if she loves her art, always have her eyes open, and her mind alert and ready to find instruction. It is very necessary to fill up thin places in this stitch without any appearance of patchiness. Embroidery in…
Embroidery · Needlework
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