The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work .. (1860)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia, J. W. Bradley · leaf 93
WILLOW-STITCH. This is sometimes called Basket stitch, and is effected byplacing the needle straight down six threads. As you finish thesixth stitch, take out the needle at the third thread, and cross itover the centre. On doing other six stitches, cross over in thesame manner, and so on. It is… … BERLIN-STITCH. Work this stitch in a scollop, taking six threads straightdown. Much of the beauty of it depends upon the contrastof color in the threads. The effect should be ascertained be-fore beginning to work. BERLIN, OR CANVAS WORK. 89 LONG PLAIT Begin by taking twelve threads straight; work…
Fancy work · Embroidery · Needlework · Decoration and ornament
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