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Dainty work for pleasure and profit (1891)

Heron, Mrs. Adelaide E · Chicago : Danks & Co. · leaf 159

An illustration from Dainty work for pleasure and profit, 1891, leaf 159
, shading to pink. The floriated ornaments that proceed from the crossare first worked upon a linen foundation and then appliqued upon thecrimson silk circle enclosing the arms of the cross. The outside leaves ofthese ornaments are embroidered in long stitch with three shades of greenfloss. Fill in… … CHURCH AND BULLION EMBROIDERIES. 129 them down with crimson silk. The points which finish the ornament shouldbe finished with pale blue silk in long stitch. Carry pale blue cords aroundthe edges of the ornament to cover the stitches connecting them to the silkfoundation. The scrolls that fill in…

Needlework · Embroidery

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