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Samplers and stitches; a handbook of the embroiderer's art (1921)

Christie, Grace, "Mrs. A.H. Christie." · London, B.T. Batsford ltd · leaf 136

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COMPOSITE STITCHES 79 work this border line. To carry out the margins either Chain or Stem stitch might be used. Next, in the centre between the two rows of stitching, work successive groups of three Satin stitches. These stitches might be contrived by means of three close lines of darning running… … When reaching the FIG. 121. TIED UEKKINGBONE STITCH. end of the band the thread returns and again passes in and out of the cen- tral stitches,but in the oppo- site direction. A French or a Bullion knot is often placed in the centre of each circle to complete the band. TIED HERRINGBONE STITCH,…

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