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 196
the last one. Thusthere is practically no silk at the back ofthe work as it all lies upon the surface. Itis usual to secure the laid stitches at intervals,in one way or another, in order that thework may be fairly durable. It is not, how-ever, even at its best, one of the most lastingkinds of work,… … strung pearls. The outlines and the stems inPlate XVIII are treated thus. A chequeredline is easily made by couching the threaddown with a contrasting colour. The sem-blance of a cord is obtained by taking thetying-down cord across aslant instead of atright angles. LAID WORK Laid work is a method…
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