f the time of James I., where it came into play for the foliage of trees and shrubs ; also in some ancient Chi- nese embroidery, executed entirely in knots skilfully dis- posed. Describing certain examples of the latter, a re- cent writer observes that the design appears to have been printed in… … French Knot. the centres of certam flowers, where the knots lie like a row of small regular beads, and in other patterns requiring an effect of raised work. Bring your needle through the material at the exact point where the knot should be ; hold your thread of silk or crewel in the left hand, and…
Embroidery · Decoration and ornament
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