Embroidery : a collection of articles on subjects connected with the study of fine needlework, including stitches, materials, methods of work, and designing, and history ... (1909)
Christie, Grace · London, James Pearsall · leaf 19
he threadsof the warp and woof. Satin stitch workedso makes a pretty variation. This methodof working gives a peculiar effect which isoften pleasing. When working in this way E * EMBROIDERY upon linen, it is necessary to choose amaterial with a regular mesh, otherwise thevarious forms would be ill… … Fisr. 2 all. Its special beauty lies in the re-gularity and evenness of the working, butwith all this it should not look mechanical.That is one of the points in which the sewingmachine cannot compete with handwork.The machine can do quicker and moreregular work, get perfect technique and faircolour…
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