The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work ... (1859)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia : G. G. Evans · leaf 95
The length-way of the canvas take ten threads deep, and workten stitches straight; then work ten threads the width of the can-vas, and so continue. For the full display of this stitch, brightcolors should be placed in opposition. … DOUBLE STAR. Stitch on two threads crossway, twenty-two stitches square,on silk canvas. Taking eight threads each way, commence thestar in the centre. Bright colors are desirable, with a brilliantcentre of silver, gold, or steel beads. BERLIN, OR CANVAS WORK. 91 CROSSED LONG-STITCH. Ten or twelve…
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