The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work .. (1860)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia, J. W. Bradley · leaf 228
the flowers must be workedfirst, and then followed by rows of scales in the centre, each successive rowhiding the stitches of the former one. Two stitches in each scale are sufficient.A rather fine needle must be used; when the flower is complete, you hide thefew stitches seen in the centre by… … ELEGANT SACHET. 224 SHADES FOR LAMPS. We think the pattern for a box given here, would be very pretty arrangedwith fish-scales in something the same manner. The engraving represents oneon which autumn leaves, butterflies, &c, are gummed. A mixture of flowers in
Fancy work · Embroidery · Needlework · Decoration and ornament
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