Kensington embroidery and the colors of flowers : a complete guide to art needlework (1884)
[Lynn, Mass. : T.E. Parker] · leaf 13
e done without the use of the French knot. It is the best stitch that can be found to represent the center of such flowers as daisies, roses, etc., and the pollen or anthers of many others. To make the knot, bring the needle up through the material at the spot where the knot is to be made, draw the… … will be found easy. Arrasene and Chenille. The above materials are worked the same as floss or crewel with the Kensington stitch, except that the stitches are taken longer and not too close together, as the material is coarser and covers the work very rapidly. In the large leaves the shading
Embroidery · Needlework
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