Kensington embroidery and the colors of flowers : a complete guide to art needlework (1884)
[Lynn, Mass. : T.E. Parker] · leaf 10
the manner of taking the stitch than can be obtained from any description. Split Outline Stitch. This stitch is used for outlining very fine designs. It is simply the same as the above, except that the needle is brought up through instead of at one side of the thread of the preceding stitch, thus… … NO. 2. outline, as shown in the accompanying cut. Repeat these irregular-length stitches till a row has been worked all around, care being taken to point all the stitches toward the centre if a petal, or the centre stem if a leaf. The second row of stitches is worked in the same manner, wdth a…
Embroidery · Needlework
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