Kensington embroidery and the colors of flowers : a complete guide to art needlework (1884)
[Lynn, Mass. : T.E. Parker] · leaf 18
12 Wild Rose. The leaves and petals of this flower should be worked in the Kensington stitch, the stems in stem stitch, the centre of the … shades of rose pink Surah silk make the best rose petals. In working roses in this way the leaves should be worked with arrasene, which will give a very beautiful and artistic effect.
Embroidery · Needlework
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