ts that can be obtained by its use.Then, too, its simplicity is so in its favor, and indeed forms one of its chiefclaims to the needleworkers consideration. Outline stitches, then, shouldbe practised diligently, until they can be made to express every variety offeeling. The least bit of… … AVING given descriptions and illustrations of all theessential stitches used in embroidery the first questionwe are sure to be asked is: *How shall we know when and where to use thedifferent stitches on different designs? This is a far-reaching question, and one that wouldrequire pages of…
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