Heron, Mrs. Adelaide E · Chicago : Danks & Co. · leaf 195
red filo floss. This will simulate the markings of red in the naturalflower. Above this base begin the flower by covering the design withheavy French knots done with red zephyr. Between the knots sew downheavy strands of filo floss or rope silk, crossed like the letter X; cut eachstrand about one… … RAISED EMBROIDERY. 165 described. When the plush stitch is completed it should be clipped andshaved evenly with a pair of sharp shears, after which the silk should bebrushed with a comb or whisk broom. This will untwist the silk, whichwill lie fluffy and soft as the real flower itself. SUMAC. The…
Needlework · Embroidery
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