The Ladies' self instructor in millinery and mantua making, embroidery and appliqué, canvas-work, knitting, netting, and crochet-work (1853)
Philadelphia : J. & J.L. Gihon · leaf 79
Ten or twelve threads deep mustbe taken, and worked to the re-quired width of canvas. Continuethe next row in the same manner,and with gold or silver thread,cross every eight or twelve stitchesthroughout the pattern.The introduction of gold and silver thread has asurprisingly beautiful effect,… … + ?2£ft^~rnvSXc J- 23. FANCY STITCH. Over any number of threads takefive stitches, reverse the canvas,and work other five to meet them :which leaving a space of canvasof diamond form, rich colouredsilk can be tastefully filled in. 24. LACE STITCH. This is one of the most beautiful in the wholerange…
Needlework
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