e beautiful. THISTLES. Thistles are easily adapted for raised effects, and in combination withgolden rod, or even used alone, they are always pleasing to the eye. Thematerials for making raised thistles are: one skein green zephyr, two skeinsdeep olive green etching silk, one skein silver green… … FIG. 158. imitated in that line of silks known as heliotrope. To work: Begin with the base of the thistle, cut the skein of green zephyr, and wind four or five strands over the thumb and first finger. Place the tip of the thumb on the bottom part of the base of thistle and theforefinger on the top…
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