Kensington embroidery and the colors of flowers : a complete guide to art needlework (1884)
[Lynn, Mass. : T.E. Parker] · leaf 51
45 Bitter Sweet f or, Roxbury Wax Work. … Algerian Star Flower. This flower is used mostly as a conventional design. It is very beautiful when nicely worked. The flower is done in silk and the leaves in arrasene. The colors are : Leaves and Stems. — -Lily green to leaves veined with dark olive green Petals. — Pale yellow or straw color The…
Embroidery · Needlework
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