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Doyley and centre-piece book (1896)

Brainerd & Armstrong Co · New London, Conn. : The Company · leaf 20

An illustration from Doyley and centre-piece book, 1896, leaf 20
owed from the Oriental embroideries which are ex- ecuted in the finest silks. It may be described as an artistic combination of back stitch and OUTLINE. The stitches, of course, are not of the same length, but adapt themselveo to the curves of the pattern. Bulgaria>t differs from ordinary outline… … DARNING. ^jjjj. j{ j„ay jjg made as effective as one chooses. The stitches may be of regular or irregular lengths—they may form regular rows and patterns, or be as fantastically disposed as desired. One color may be used or half a dozen. Tapestry effects may be copied, and, in some cases, water,…

Embroidery · Table setting and decoration

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