Arthur, Anne Knox · London : A. & C. Black, ltd. · leaf 81
Button-hole and Border Stitches covering of raw edges, the outlining of applique forms, or the working of flowers or leaves. The direction, spacing and grouping of the stitch may be arranged to suit the work and curved lines may be followed with the utmost facility. Indeed, the interesting… … over threads or narrow braids of a Fig. ioa. different colour or tone. When the heading forms a close line, it is usually considered as a button-hole stitch. Plate I. shows two lines of button- holing worked in groups of three, in orange wool, between two rows of chequered chain stitch, where they…
Embroidery · Needlework
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