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FLORENCE SILK UNDERWEAR
[dress
FOR GENTLEMEN AND LADIES.
rderinq
attention of those persons who wish to promote health and comfort is in

vited to the advantages this underwear has over that made from other materials.
Manufactured from strictly pure " soft finish" silk, which is entirely free
from any dye-stuff or other foreign substance which might cause irritation,
without seams, and trimmed in a superior manner, a degree of comfort and
|use not to be had in garments of any other
The
icommended by eminent physicians for
on
LtioneH.
ita
worn next to the skin, promotes an

Idenly lowered when passing into a colder
fl,
if
it seem much lighter than woollen of like

earer, and at the same time afford much
vantage to aged people and invalids, who
3 clumsiness of wool undergarments.
By
skin, nervous people will entirely avoid
Florence
y garments of other material.
\\aryAnn'i>tiwi
(Decorati]/ec4tt
ishing,
and always wears
soft
and smooth
WINTER WEIGHT.
oru
and VESTS.
b
Each.
Flesh Color.
STT RL1 N G
AND FRANCINE
CLARK,
ART INSTITUTE
LIBRART
Price Each.
Inches.
Flesh Color.
$10.00
46
$12.00
10.50
11.00
11.50
48
50
12.50
13.00
WERS.
e
Each.
Price Each.
Flesh Color
Inches.
Flesh Color,
$10.00
42
44
46
$12.00
10.50
11.00
11.50
12.50
13.00
SUMMER WEIGHT.
tnd
Inches.
ce
30
32
34
36
Each.
VESTS
Inches.
Pi ice Each.
Inches.
Price Each.
38
40
42
44
$6.75
46
$7.75
7.00
7.25
7.50
48
50
8.00
8.25
$5.75
6.00
6.25
6.50
DRAWERS.
Inches.
Price Each.
Inches.
Price Each.
Inches.
26
28
30
32
$5.75
34
36
38
40
$6.75
42
44
46
6.00
6.25
6.50
7.00
7.25
7.50
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Outside Nos
larger, extra price
Price Each.
$7.75
8.00
8.25
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smaller, lowest price

ng
( en
?Wrt8, give chest measure; for Gents' Drawers,
gi^lku t
T i
.^Ladies'
Vests and Drawers, give waist measure,
If
btm the8e goods from the dealers, we
will send by registered
mail nr h
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price^.nenlfonld.
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N0N0TUCK
SILK CO., Sole Manufacturers, FLORENCE,

Mass.
Copy of this book will be mailed to any

address on receipt of three two-cent stamps.
In ordering, the year of publication should be
mentioned.
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CONTENTS.
I
PAGES
Corticelli Button-hole Twist,
Embroidery
Corticelli
64, 89
Silk,
89, 90
Corticelli Floss,
5,
Corticelli Knitting Silk,
Corticelli
Rope
Corticelli
Sewing
89
Silk,
24
Corticelli Silk Mills,
Corticelli
Parse
Silk,
Corticelli
Wash
Silk,
our
Silk,
% a
3d cover
5, 6,
Crochet Work,
insive til
6Q to 88
Darning,
Stitches,
25 to 37
Drawn Work,
Florence Darning
50
led
Florence Silk Stockings,

Florence Silk Underwear,
Introduction,
4,39
Florence
91
91
92, 93, 94, 95
'Properly
65
Outline Embroidery,
Payson's Indelible Ink,
Tapestry Embroidery,
4th cover
59 to 64
under
a
:f
*nbroidery
has
rmany centu
spressly
47,48,49
Merrick's Spool Cotton,
this
49, 58
2d cover
3,4
Italian Stitch Embroidery,
Home X
'illustration- ai
96
Marking Clothing,
Croche
wider/and Othe]
Florence Silk Gloves,
Florence Silk Socks,
38,90
Silk,
Florence Silk Mittens,
la
mitten*
and as
as
Florence Filoselle,
Florence Knitting
Silk
5 to 24
Silk,
uses o
various
stockings,
50, 51
1887 a verj
Damask
few stan
on other
89
52 to 58
Cross-stitch Designs,
popular
"comprising a
88
'
con
seven
65
Acuity will
Stitches erapl
ê-work.
4th cover
38 to 46
i-%k
which are
PAGES
INTRODUCTION.
64,89
89,90
*"
5,89
65
24
88
3d
cover
5, 6, 89
52 to
GG to88
25 to
31
50,51
5 to
For seven
comprehensive
cover
to use Florence Knitting
title
of " Florence
Home
new
we
more
Needle-work," which treats
of the various uses of Florence Knitting Silk in the construction of

mittens, stockings, laces, etc., with the
new
patterns of that year in
Florence Silk mittens, as well as of various other choice

in the
work described
"Crocheted Silk Purses
Embroidery and Other Fancy

" Florence
4,39
49,58
How
printed in 1887 a very large edition of our pamphlet under the
cles entitled
96
published one or more large edi-
chapters on other subjects, contributed by practical writers,
50
94,95
2, 93,
we
entitled "
Retaining a few standard rules from those editions and adding
made by us and used
91
work
comprising a collection of valuable rules for that purpose.
Silk,"
21
38,90
2d
consecutive years
tions of our popular
Work
Home Needle-work"
in
this head.
writer on this subject,
Bead- work" and " Outline
for 1888 consists of a large collec-
life
own
for
many
from the
centuries.
work which
This work has been compiled, by a

libraries
and museums of Europe,
where embroidery has been practised by the people

of
threads
"
tion of illustrations and descriptions of various kinds of
come properly under
silk
in the contributed arti-
in all conditions
The engravings have been made by our
artists expressly for this edition
and are so
clear that
we
think
s,*
little difficulty will
be experienced by our readers in the use of the
47,48,49
beautiful stitches employed by the people of other countries in their

65
home
4th
Hints to Purchasers of Material.
59 to
4tb
neeclle-work.
cover
the descriptions of
needle-work which are found in the following pages frequent men-
cover
38 to
In
6*
*6
jiÔKK
FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE-WORK.

tion
care
is
is
made of
suitable material.
In the selection of silk threads
Buyers should note carefully the labels on spools

required.
brand, and should
for the purpose of obtaining a reliable
and skeins,
note also the size.
If a silk thread
is
to be used
on wash material
must be a wash silk hence the importance of the name. By

will find engravings of spools
reference to pages 5 and G the reader
then
it
and skeins of
Corticelli
Wash
Silk.
On
each skein appears a ticket
showing the brand as well as the size and shade numbers. Light
stuff should
material requires light weight silk, and coarse, heavy
indicated by these
carry a silk of corresponding size, which is
Mention has been made by the compiler and contributors
of some uses for the various kinds of material and work described
under different heads, but we shall expect our readers to discover
labels.
many
p to be
jmiDary
thcm togethci
The Punl
fabric
redrawn out.
combinatio
Jptifal
I
cental
,rker.
trials. -Tin-
other ways to usefully apply the numerous suggestions in
needle-work to be found in this collection.
pe
;j
NONOTUCK
SILK
CO.,
the
For this
Florence Knitting Silk.

SOFT FINISH.
FREE FROM POISONOUS DYES,
STRICTLY PURE.
had in
as
suitable
pressly for knitting mittens,
stockings and other articles of
wearing apparel. It is also

extensively used for flannel
embroidery, as well as for
many
of
Special attention
is
kinds.
paid
to
uniformity in size in all knitting silk of this brand. For

this reason it is always carefully
numbered
for the guid-
ance of the purchaser. Black,
White and
colors are sold in
these sizes, viz.

500, coarse
Embroidery
Silk.
Nos. 300 and

fine,
respec-
No. 300 is in greatest

demand. Each ball of Xo. CC0
yards. Each ball of Xo. 5C0 contains
Size No. 300 is equivalent to size EE
tively.
contains one-half ounce of silk, measuring 150

one-half ounce of silk, measuring 250 yards.
and
four
silk,
show
prepared ex-
silk is
fancy work
Fit
,;wisted
pools,
This
thrt
Wanh
icolli
tbe
thin
far
reputation
lished
r,
As
done in
be
Cong
canvas,
cost-
jng,
FLORENCE, MASS
in
the
for
done on very
il.
u(seeFig.
ii;
V ORj
'

n of
la
DRAWN WORK.
n-l.an.
This kind of work is known under two heads, Italian Punto tirato and Italian
Panto tag'iato, and comprises all needle-work where the drawing out of threads is
a preliminary step to be followed by sewing over the single threads that remain and
drawing them together in different ways, producing a great variety of pretty
patterns. The Punto tirato open-work is where the threads are drawn out only one
way of the fabric. The Punto tagliato is where the threads of both warp and
appears
numbers
woof are drawn
and
contri
work
i<l<
out.
Beautiful combinations of this open-work with cross-stitch and other kinds of

ornamental stitches elsewhere described, will be found easy of execution by the
careful worker.
Materials. The market affords a variety

Among these may be mentioned linens, fine and
LK
CO..
color.
For
Corticclli
may
Silk7
POtt
redeI
ilk
,r
knit::
and
oth.
Med ^
this
Wash
as
to
purpose use
which
Silk,
be had in four distinct

a
fine,
slack-twisted silk, sold
only
sizes
First, Floss,
on spools, as shown in Fig. A,

and suitable for this work
jp IG# j
when done on very light and
Second, No. 500, of medium size and hard twist, sold in ten-yard
fine material.
skeins (see Fig. B), and adapted for medium-weight fabrics. Third, EE, a coarser
m
irk of many
lion
in.ucia:.
,f
,
tbti bfl*
|t
I-
Aida canvas,
Penelope canvas, Congress cloth, Scrim of many kinds, varying in width, in texture
and in cost. As this class of needle-work is mostly done on articles requiring
washing, the fancy stitches
must be done in threads of
established reputation
'RICTLY
of stuffs suitable for this work.

coarse, Java canvas,
ahva
d tor
Fig. B.
Fll
OBEN<
above, into
rhe
many
articl
)t
hard twist, sold in ten-yard skeins (see Fig. C), and suitable for coarser
desired. Fourth, Or, a. very
fabrics or where a more conspicuous show of color is
,ffing
Bize of
bo
isbto
with th
right;
rft*
ro
Hem-stitch
tfa
out.
lately
drawing
after
"tbreadi togethei
ik! P lll(
11
(>
y
perpendicular
le ft,
ee
downward,
dle
out at
.brinrnifit
jkindof
lder
coarse size, called

(see Fig. D),
Rope
Ihea
and one half yard sfceins

work when the fabric is also coarse. This size
Silk, of slack twist, sold in four
and suitable for
this
Stitch Heir
draw out lb
repeal
y.u
*hicri
row of titchw
perpeni
little
first
it"
"P tue iam
tfjog
tur
more,
treads
.;
trc
little
tnwnd.and
0bt
tl
Tin
Loftbe bera.
Fig. C.
and
up below,
Hem-stitcfc
">- * f
ible
in
Besin
1"
'
an even n
of
[usters
and then, in
.-ads;
mud row of Btitchee

threads
ie
of
next
the
of
alf
other
iyandlhen the
Fig. D.
is
often used in
drawn work
whem a thread
:
on
tidies
and
toilet sets, as
many
the
'n
ribbons do not bear washing.
"here
Punto
common
This, in its plainest form, is the ornamental latticed hem, in

tirato.
use where somethiug more decorative than an ordinary hem is required,
and consists
in
drawing out one layer of threads, either the warp or the woof.
Single Hem-stitch
(Fig. l).
Draw
1.
Single Hem-stitch
edge
the
in
Or
*
**
0f
'
,B0
'
the
w<
to right.
right
four thread
round
yr
is rol
and
left,
Wle, from
two or four threads below

the edge of the turning, and tack
three or four cross threads at a

time, and inserting your needle,
lie
^frorn left
out, according to the coarseness of the
your hem down to the line thus

drawn. Fasten your silk in to
the left, and work your hem
from right to left, taking up
in
very
case of
4w fasten
11
stuff,
Fig.
Hem-stitcl
"que
a valuable substitute for the narrow ribbon which
is
tO(
ulan
making thera
:r
the
clusl
needle
on, t
breads of the
Btuff
that
erne rge
Mutter,
tho
Btitc
from the

'*,
immediately above, into the folded hem, three or four threads from the edge, and
then drawing it out. The same stitch is used for preventing the fringes, that serve
as a finish to so
many
articles of house-linen,
Second Hem-stitch
from
left to right;
erence, that after
(Fig. 2).
with this
from
Prepare
ravelling.
your hem as for Fig.
1,
and work
dif-
drawing two or
three cross-threads together, from

right to left, you skip the same
number
of perpendicular threads
you took up below, and insert

your needle downwards from
Fig. 2. Second Hemstitch.

above, bringing it out at the botwhich
can be used for the right side also,
stitches,
These
tom edge of the hem.
form a kind of little tress along the edge of hem.
Ladder Stitch
llf
.-
yard tim
'.
.
Hem
Complete the hem, as already directed
(Fig. 3)
then draw out three or

threads more, turn the
five
work round, and repeat the process, taking up the same clusters
of threads which you took up
in the first row of stitches, thus
Fig.
forming
little
perpendicular
bars.
Fig.
Double Hem-stitch
4).
in
1,
Begin
as in Fig.
1,
3.
Ladder Stitch Hem.
(Fig.
forming
your clusters of an even number

of threads; and then, in making
your second row of stitches, draw
half the threads of one cluster
and half of the next together,
thereby making them slant,
one way and then the other.
first
Fig.
Antique Hem-stitch
a narrow
hem
(Figs. 5
4.
Double Hem-stitch.
6).
5.
Antique Hem-stitch, wrong
and
At the necessary depth for forming
a thread is drawn,
except in the case of very

tures, where the edge is rolled, not
laid; then fasten in the working
silk at the left, and work the
fine tex-
in
draw
:lUic
Qftft
,dhe^
from left to right. Passing

your needle, from right to left,
under three or four threads, draw
the silk round the cluster and
carry your needle on, through
as many threads of the upper
layer of stuff as you took up
stitches
woofih e
neB8
ruing"C
of*
JV
below, so that the
stitch
Fig.
side.
may
always emerge from the middle

of the cluster.
Fig.
tbr:<
0Ur
rft.Dg
)'
6.
Antique Hem-stitch, right
side.
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FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE- WORK.
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more
arc
'
Antique
Hem-stitch
î
and 8).
These show
the ight and wrong sides of the
hem, which is prepared as above,
hut the stitches are worked from
right to left, and the thread is
carried round the little roll, so
(Figs.
"
"*l>i tr
tO
DOt
irf
,a by
many
(ill
Fig.
7.
Antique Hem-stitch, wrong* side.
that,
as siiown in Fig.
8,
it
is
on both sides of the hem.

The needle does not enter the
stuff, but is carried back at once
from the outside and put in again
between two clusters of threads.
visible
Fig.
8.
Antique Hem-stitch, eight
Slantingand
your needle and
Slanting Hem-stitch, wrong side.
Slanting Hem-stitch, right side.
Fig. 10.
id
liB to
Oi
Of he
of
produ<
Hem-stitch
10).
Bring
silk,
two
out
or
three threads above the edge of

the turning, between the first
9.
ro wed
jeb eudn.^
IiiioWg-y.l
thud
lU d and
side.
(Figs. 9
Fig.
-;ree
Mfl
and second of the three cross

threads that compose the cluster, and then slip it under the
cluster, from right to left. The
loop must lie in front of the
needle. When you have drawn
up the stitch, put the needle in,
one thread further on, and take
up two threads.
Double-rowed
Ornamental Seam (Figs, n, 12
and
Begin with any one

13)
hems already described,
then counting as many threads
of the
downwards, as are clustered to

gethcr in the first row, draw out
a second thread, and cluster the
Fig. 11.
Double-rowed Ornamental Seam,
wrong
side.
perpendicular threads in this

second line together, as shown in
Figs. 11 and 12.
the stitch
is
of Corticelli
On
the right side
straight.
Wash Silk
The colors
dugout eight.
upper
'torn
Fig. 3.
second raov<
in executing
Foster,
stitches
Fig. 12.
Double-rowed Ornament-
al Seam, wrong side.
[)h
'*dle,from
to be used
any of these hemshould be in harmony

with the embroidery elsewhere
used in the same piece. Most
'1
and th
drawing
ônd cluster.
>KK.

:ie
colors
,.
more
are
cream-white
bleached
^Hk.oi
lected,
the
on
though
effective
stuff,
not
be
to
and by many
is
negpre-
ferred.
worked)
U*
is
thr,
Miller
la
Fig. 13.
Double-rowed Ornamental Seam,

right hide.
1101
enter
Uk
^ckatooet
put
<i
in
Three-rowed Open-work
(Fig. 14).
The following patterns are
suitable
hems, and for connecting stripes of embroidery, and are also

often used instead of lace insertion. Fig. 14 will be found useful in cases where
the object is to produce a good effect with little labor. Make six rows of hemthe first and sixth rows to serve as a finish, anove and below.
stitching as in Fig. 1
The second and third, after drawing out six threads, the third and fourth after
for the headings of
'8 of thr.
Hem-stitch
and
Briu;
Bilk, two
ot
rompo.-e
it
cross
the
under
oi
a have
drawr.
the needle
r
the
left.
front
in
to
the
the three
in,
on.aDdtak
i.
Orn*
with any
-
many U
Fig.
14.
Three-rowed Open-work.
row.clr:
.,d
cluBterthe
threftdi
in
,tl,
the rights
coloj
IOM
drawing out eight. The clusters must all consist of an even number of threads.
The upper and the lower band of open-work is to be copied from Fig. 4; the centre
one from Fig. 3. Divide the threads of the perpendicular clusters in twos; insert
the needle, from left to right, underneath half the second cluster, turn the needle's
eye by a second movement, from left to right, and take up the second part of the
first cluster, drawing it under, and, at the same time, in front of the first half of
the second cluster. Be careful not to draw your thread too tightly.
flfcOKEN
10
-renter
through (Fig.
Open-work with Two Threads of Silk drawn rows
of stitches,
15).
One
itreogdl
wpaW |tuDd<
r*
finishing
such wide lane of open-work, between two
threads drawn through it.
may have two
Fig. 15.
Open-work with Two Threads of Silk drawn through.
Open-work with Three Threads of Silk drawn through
(Fig.
.rowed C
Overcast
both edges with single stitches; draw the clusters together in the
thread, draw in first one
middle, as in Fig. 14; then, above and below the middle
16).
by
making lb
-ch, between
Fig.
16,
Open-work with Three Threads of Silk drawn through.
thread and then a second straight above it, securing the latter with back stitches to
enclose the clusters between the two threads of silk.
Fio.
tfkish
Clustered Open-work (Fig. 17). Draw out from sixteen to eighteen

threads between two hem-stitched edges. Fasten your silk in, a short space above
the selvage, and wind it three times round every two clusters, passing the needle
the third time under the two first rounds to fasten the silk, which, thus drawn
second row of stitches like the

through, must be left rather slack,
the same distance from the bottom edge, completes this pattern.
first,
and
at
Cluste
RK.

thr 0Ugh
rows
(%
To
of
11
if desired work back over the first thread with a second,

under the knot which was formed by the first.
give greater strength
taking care to pass
it
'
THROUGH.
through
I
together
Iraw
in
(Fig.
Fig. 17.
Clustered Open-work.
in the
first one
Double-rowed Cluster Open-work (Fig. 18). A very good effect is

produced by making the above stitch in such a manner as to form groups of three
clusters each, between hem-stitched bands of the stuff.
mwwBr
nioutiU.
Fig.
..
etitcbefl
to
,,
18.
Double-rowed Cluster Open-work.
to
Turkish Cluster Open-work
(Fig. 19).
After
portioning off and sew-
eighteen
the
need!*
Ihenr-t.^
Fig. 19.
Turkish Cluster Open-work.
FLORE
12
<jr
rl
In a
up the clusters on one side, draw out twelve or fourteen threads and make your
connecting stitch and hem, all in one, as follows: Bring out the silk before the
cluster and pass it round it, then from right to left over three horizontal and under
four perpendicular thread,-, again, from left to right, over the four threads just
ing
passed over and out at the second cluster; laying it over this, you bring it out
behind the first cluster, wind it round the middle of them both and pass it through,
between the overcasting stitches, back to the hem encircle the second cluster with
a loop-stitch and carry your silk again over three horizontal and four perpendicular
;
threads, and upwards, slanting underneath the stuff, out in front of the next cluster.
Open-work with Darning" Stitch
(Fig. 20).
Draw
out from eight to
twelve threads, according to the quality of the stuff. Insert your needle and silk
between two clusters, and pass it, as if you were darning, backwards and forwards
.
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Fig. 20.
Open-work with Darning Stitch.
over them, until they are encased half-way down with stitches. In so doing work
with the eye of the needle forward, and the point towards your thimble.
To pass to .the next cluster, take one stitch back, under the one just darned, and
bring your silk underneath the threads of the stuff, to the second cluster.
Open-work
in
Three Colors
done in the same way as Fig.
This
(Fig. 21).
20, requires the
drawing out of
pattern,
which
is
to
be
TF^T V>
>"S
at least eighteen threads.
^ of the
stufl
teen thr<
IMed if
desired.
?en-work
i-e-....
Fig. 21.
Every cross
_.
Ins
Open-work in Three Colors.
line of three clusters is to
three; different, but harmonious; or,
be worked
if
in
one color.
The
preferred, three shades of the
colors
may
same
color.
be
-"C
ac.

Open-work Insertion
:
'
ul
Ûd
thread.
k
briQ
to be overcast,
(Figs. 22
and the darning
stitches
13
and 23). For both these the edges are

packed closely enough together for the
tr
'"
'"
it
out
^through,
luster^
I*rponclicular
he next
cluster,
fr ra eight
eedle and
to
forwards
Fig. 22.
Open-work Insertion.
Fig. 23.
Open-work Insertion
;.)'mgwort
jle.
ist
darned,
which
is
and
to be
threads.
the drawing
thread* of the stuff to be entirely covered with silk. Fig. 22 requires
colors of silk
out of eighteen threads and Fig. 23 of thirty. Both admit of several
being used
if
desired.
Open-work Insertion
(Fig. 24).
After
drawing out sixteen or eighteen
WwP%
-
ma)'
be
color
V.;-
mm
Fig. 24.
\
FLOR
14
titcl
with
threads bind both sides with
th
fro*
out
made over four
itches
horizontal and four pernen

dicular threads, as follows: Make one back etitch over four disengaged
threads
then bring up your silk from right to left over four horizontal and
under four
perpendicular threads, back over the four last threads, and draw it out
beside th
next cluster. The clusters, as they now stand, are bound together in
the middle
three by three, with darning stitches. The silk must be fastened in
and cut off
after each group is finished.
si
i"I"-
gating
cond
a,
toarnl fro,
,
,iC U
i'
time- qu
five
a ,Hl
iiniHh
by
gtlT.
Open-work Insertion
in the ordinary
way.
(Fig. 25). First bind the
two edges with
At
stitches
the last stitch introduce the silk slanting,

according to
the dotted line, pass it under four horizontal and three
perpendicular threads of the
stuff and draw it out; then over three threads from right
to left and back under
the
same, from left to right, and out again over four horizontal
threads and under and
again over three perpendicular ones; for the next stitch you
again follow the dotted
Lgccondbalfof
fourth c
d and
(thir
ipen-work Ins
Theo
Fig. 25.
slant
ng
1 hen make the darning stitch over nine threads or three

clusters
At
half their length you leave out
three threads, first on the right,
then on Ue left
whilst in the other half you, in a
similar manner, take in threeso 11
that
von
1
two darned and two undarned clusters
standing
clU8ter8 and connect
two
line.
ZZ*
ipo^^J^.
** * **
**.
^^
he
middle
Silk
)pen-work
.*- in
.2S222222S522 * 28) - I>r- *~* *** overcast both
*io. 26.
OrEN-woRK Insertion.
ma;
Inse

a " ,! fo
r
15
Der.
*****
edges with stitches made over three threads.

Then make slanting stitches, proceeding out from these, over three, six and nine threads respectively, all three
terminating in a perpendicular line, one below the other. For the open-work twist
the silk five times quite tightly round and round one cluster; bring it to the edge
between the second and third clusters, and connect these by means or six darning
and fro; join the first and second clusters in the same way by twelve
and finish by twisting the silk five times round the remaining length of the
stitches to
stitches,
first cluster.
tlu
The second
according
t,
half of the
open-work figure
Open-work Insertion
ad undent
is
carried out in a similar
manner over
the third and fourth clusters.
threads.
The
(Fig. 27).
Draw out from twenty-five to thirty
outside figures are executed over six clusters of three threads each.
followtbedottea
n lUVn.
'dnn
ri/i.
...i.i
-r-t
.fWi^f
Fig. 27.
lusters.
:hcn on the
o that fOD
B r.
Ai
left,
have
Each of the middle figures combines three clusters of the two figures above it. One or
more shades of silk may be used. The engraving shows the work done in two colors.
Open-work Insertions
(Figs. 28, 29
and
30).
For each of these draw out
Finally.*"
tch, a ehownia
overcast
Fig. 28.
13
and gold-colored Corticelli Wash Silk,

Fig. 28 is worked in white
comprises fourteen clusters of four threads each. Begin at the top of
EE, and com
which you run in can be more closely crowded
big pyramid, so that the silk
forty threads,
size
the
....i.
VShlMHn
iwifjE>iMaHlf^llli!=1,l;S!l^^
l=;i, i=-. .,...
rim-
that
er
ree
two dun
or four
-:ers,
the
:er
spider a
n in, a:
Fig. 29.
together.
Silk, size
d.
:'
In Fig. 29 the two rows of narrow clusters are worked in Corticelli "Wash
in a medium olive shade, the pyramid of steps in dark terra-cotta and
EE,
the three inner clusters in lighter terra-cotta.
One
figure consists of fourteen
Iree-r^wed
-.ripe
Fig. 30.
work
m cream white.
Fig. 30 is worked in three .hades, the light trisquares in peacock blue and the remaining portion of
Each
OrEN work Insertion.
clusters of three threads,

each.
angles in old gold, the dark
tne
and
::'?.,
figure contains eighteen clusters of three threads

*
four
*fc
tin-
The
'

Open-work Insertion with Spiders
Fig. 31.
herring-boned, as
shown
in
(Fig. 31).
The
17
edges are to be
Open-work with Spiders.

Fig. 32.
In the middle the so-called spiders are
made over every group of four clusters.

The silk that runs out from the spider
m
'
-4
passes over two clusters and under one, and

then three or four times over and under
the clusters, as in darning, and
so back
under the spider at the place at which it
in, and then on to the next four
was drawn
strands of thread.
Fig. 32.
n
sists
ra-cotta
Herring bone Stitch
Border.
Corticelli
and
of fooneen
Three-rowed Open-work
(Fig.
33).
Draw
(Detail of Fig. 31.)
out
narroAV stripe and from fourteen to sixteen for the wide one.
rive
threads
Each
for
the
cluster should
<>
fe ||
Fig. 33.
consist of four threads.
of
tliree
either side.
The dotted
Three-rowed Open-work.
The narrow bands between

line
are to be herring-boued on
shows the course of the thread on the wrong
side.
FLOJ
18
^ ^^ ^ ^
a back
cluster in the middle with
<.
t<.
a ateclnstc
Thenuniteeachse
l"and make^der in the rciddie
stitch, as
shown
open
in tho
of tho open worh, at the point where the
.work
patt
5. *"*
th(
other.
threads intersect each
nnpn work insertion with Rings

Mel
wSSt, two-sided
stitches.
For
thirty threads.
out from twenty.four to
(Fig. 34). -Bind the edges on both
this use Corticelli
Wind your
EE Wash Silk. Draw
silk si* or seven times round
$-
jtriptiOD
of
uderthe ihr
zsz
Fig. 34.
&I:
Open-work Insertion with Rings.
and
the middle of each cluster of nine threads, and then make darning stitches above
below. When you have completed two clusters join them by four interlocked
with
stitches; wind your silk three times round the single thread and sew it over
Fig.
b
close stitches.
Open-work Insertion With Spiders

four threads.
Fig. 35.
middle
is
made
Draw out twentyYou begin there over
(Fig. 35).
Ornament the two edges with half spiders.
Cutting
out
Open-work Insertion with Spiders.
two threads and go on taking

in the
the
vor!
in others to the
as above described,
number
of eight.
The whole
spider
Vtorrn
l
HlU..
'
>BK.
19
* hown
:t'thcr
**
j
c point
Open-work Insertion
(Figs. 36 and 37).

The beauty of this otherwise
the peculiar knot with which the edges of the stuff are orna
Carry the working silk, as shown in Fig. 37, from right to left (see the
simple pattern
raented.
lies In
Fig. 36.
description of the right side), over and under four threads; then bring the needle
back under the thread which lies slanting, form a loop with the forefinger of the
stitch; pull the
left hand, slip it on to the needle and draw it up close to the first
.id above :
r
Kw
)rw
Fig. 37
interlock:
it
overt:-
out twer
Explanation of the
(Stitch
for
needle through the knot and proceed to the next stitch.

how the open-work in the middle should be carried out.
Cutting out Threads at the Corners
Fig.
The
36.
illustration explains
(Figs. 38, 39, 40
and 41). If you
o*
;n there
Fig. 38.
*ble"
Cutting and Loosening of

Threaps at a Corner.
Fig. 39.
Overcasting of a Disengaged
Edge at a Corner, the Threads

being turned in within the hem,
FLC
20
pattern round a corner you

want to carry a latticed hem or a simple open-work
must cut aud loosen the threads on hoth sides about three-eighths of an inch from
loose threads can be pushed into the
the edge of the hern, as seen in Fig. 33. The
turning and the edge button-holed, as in Fig. 39. If, however, on the other hand,
interruption,
as indicated in the upper part of
the stitching be continued without
Fi CT 40, the loose threads must be brought to the wrong side and fastened down
with a few stitches, as represented in the lower part of Fig. 40.
**
to
left,
three
,8(1
pot
Cutting out
ind of e
1
moll*'
cut
afhort dint
the btuli
Button-hollr
41,.
Edges (Fig.
th<
en texturea
jQ
simply
be cut out,
Muffs
coarse
j(
just
be
button-he
dor Fig. 4.0.
Fig. 40.
Bordering a Disengaged Edge

the Threads
with Hem-stitching,
being turned over.
Fig. 41.
Filling in a Corner with a

Spider and Continuation of Latticework.
Punto tagliato. In this open-work the threads have to be drawn out both
ways, the number, of course, to depend on the pattern. Threads left between
others that have been cut out serve as a foundation on which a great variety
of
stitches can be worked. Stuffs equally coarse in the warp and
woof should be
chosen for all cut open-work, for then the empty spaces that remain where
threads
have been drawn out both ways will be perfectly square.
Drawing* out Threads both
ways
(Fig.
4-2).
The
same number of
Overcast in
&68
is
-:..
.
even
them.
',
k carefully
r 'Jn
in
~\ after
tfat
Fig. 42.
Drawing out Threads

BOTH WAYS WITHOUT REGARD TO
the Edges,
Cutting out Threads in

the Middle or the Stuff,
Fig. 43.
th
thrc
w]
hast tw
21
cor-
threads must be drawn out each way.

threads to be left as are drawn out.
out and three
Most patterns require the same number of

In Fig. 42 three threads have been drawn
left.
"c upp.,
Cutting out Threads (Fig. 43). Open-work patterns are often set in
another kind of embroidery. In such cases, the threads that are to be cut out must
he cut a short distance within the edge and then drawn out, so that there may be a
left intact outside.
frame of the stuff
Button-holing the Raw-
Edges
Bfcl
linen
(Fig. 44).
textures
In
the
very
threads
fine
can
simply be cut out, but in the case

of coarse stuffs the raw edges
must be button-holed, as
3-
'
>
I
a
t
n oat
ft
WW
Fig. 44.
U~
Button-holing the Haw Edges

of Cut Open-work.
betwfl
should
D whore
in Fig.
44 or Fig. 45.
lie
thread*
Overcasting the Raw

.ber
of
Cording the raw

even better than buttonholing them. Count the number of
threads carefully that have to be cut
out; run in a thread to mark the
Edges
edges
(Fig. 45).
is
which cut the threads

through at least two threads within
pattern, after
the line.
.rfl
Fig. 45.
Tin
C7T1
-l7i: :nit\
:n*
'ill
Overcasting the Raw Edges

of Cut Open-work.
FhO
22
Overcasting" a Trellised Ground

to
If you only have a small surface

embroider you can draw out all threads
(Fig. 46).
at once, but in a large piece of
work
it is
by removing the threads in

one direction only and completing all the
better to begin
little bars one way first, after which you

draw out the threads the other way and
embroider those you leave. In this way
you secure uniformity in your work.
Fig. 46.
Overcasting a Trellised
Ground.
Border in Cut Open-work with Drawn-in Pattern

48).
This
design
is suitable,
according to the material
it is
(Figs. 47
worked on,
and
for the
Fig. 48.
Open-work
:;
:ie,
is
ifkite
suitable
found
Bquares
i.
Jthe
Border
in
Cut Open-work with Drawn-in Pattern.
can
re:
Ten threads arc
7*n.
Fig. 47.
I>i:.<
The
;i
middle of on<

8ec
*GrouD<
23
lambrequins and other articles.

decoration of tidies, bureau scarfs, table scarfs,
shows the proper order and
The pattern is drawn in, as soen in Fig. 48, which
before the actual pattern
finished
of the stitches. The little bars must be
direction
0Ut a
"
Of v 0: ,
is filled in.
In
r
this
|j
work.
Si.47ind
Fig. 48.
Drawing
in the Pattern.
(Explanation of Fig.
47.)
This design, like the preced(Figs. 49 and 50)

strikingly effective when done
suitable for a variety of purposes. It is
in size No. 500. The.pattern
on a white foundation with gold Corticelli Wash Silk
Fig. 50 shows the detail of the
being in squares can readily be increased in width.
six left with open spaces
work. Ten threads are drawn each way alternately and
laid threads, carrying across
carefully
three
over
worked
between. The arcs are
Ihe
at right angles to it.
from the middle of one bar to the middle of the bar
Cut Open-work Pattern
ing one,
is
Fig. 49.
phom
FLOKENCE HOME NEEDLE- WORK,
24
DP
at the same corner. Overcast the

wheels, on the other hand, are begun and fiuished
foundation. (See Figs. 7 and 8.)
cut edges and hem-stitch the outer layer of
^kiDd
andw.
l*y
be fonn
aortic
I"
iOD.
pamaak
in outlro
Irfgn.
Pattern
first
the n
,rry
direction
anting
.^breads
from
and
brll
right to
Fig.
50.
Cut Open-woek Pattern.
(Detail of Fig. 49.)

thr<
three
K,
right,
three
ards
CORTICELLI SEWING SILK.

tion of the label will also reveal the fact that this brand, in 1888, celebrates its
in
anniversary.
During
all
these years
it
from
t
Every spool warranted unequalled for hand or machine sewing. Smooth, strong,
full length.
The engraving shows very accurately the style of spool. An examinafiftieth
and out
horizontal
etitcl
from right to
[.lengthways.
lc
I
-ide.Uu- stitch
u ol
has enjoyed the foremost position
the leading markets,
taking
at
the
great
Competitive Industrial
Exhibitions
and
World's Fairs a great
number of
first-class
medals, including several of gold.
Patter
Improvements in machinery
have been
adopted
from time to time, so
Second
that the goods are to-day produced

with the assistance of electrical appliances which
indicate to the operator with lightning
rapidity any break in the delicate filaments
Mo that two thre

*fromthe aarne
Is worked in
:as
tl
Fig.
^drowof Btitch(
which form the completed thread. Black is

sold in these sizes, viz. OOO, 00, O,
A, B, C, D and E, from finest to coarsest
in order named. Colors are sold in size A
only, that being the medium
and best size.
:
SOLD BY ALL ENTERPRISING DEALERS.
>RK.
FLORENCE HOME 3STEEDLE-WOBK.
25
DAMASK STITCHES,
This kind
embroidery
of
is
generally done with a coarse, blunt-pointed worsted
needle on canvas or any other moderately open

formed by warp and woof are well defined, which
mesh
is
stuff where the squares

necessary for this work. The
may be formed with Corticelli Wash Floss (see Fig. A) if on very fine
with Corticelli Wash Silk, size No. 500 (see Fig. B), if on medium material,
and with Corticelli Wash Embroidery Silk, size EE (see Fig. C), if on a coarser
foundation. In combination with drawn work, described in another chapter, very
stitches
stuff;
lumw
Damask
duced.
pro-
are
effects
pleasing
6titches
are effectively used also to

in the inside spaces in
fill
many
designs in outline.
First
51) ,__
Pattern
(Fig.
Carry the needle
slanting
in
over
direction
and bring it
from right to left, un-
three threads
out,
perpendicular
three
der
then again slanting,
ones,
over
threads, from
three
and out again

under three horizontal ones,
left
to right,
downwards from above.

Thus the first stitch lies
across,
from right to left, the
second, lengthways.
wrong side, the
On the
stitch
forms
Fig. 51.
a regular succession of steps.
orrmort;
Fikst Pattern.
Second Pattern
This
is
worked
in the
(Fig.
52).
same man-
ner as Fig. 51, except that the

second row of stitches touches the
first,
issue
*S.
so that
two threads enter and
from the same hole.
Fiu. 52.
Second Pattern.
FLORET
26

Third Pattern
53)
Though at
(Fig.
first sight
this stitch is
very like the

Holbein or stroke stitch, it
is very different in the
exe
cution.
It is
worked in two
rows, to and fro; in the first
you make
pattern
^tbe
all
the vertical
stitches side
by
width of the
stuff,
ftitcbea rou
ireadseachv
side in the
drawing
.'.worked
you
row
on
the silk very tightly; in the

'to
the right
form
your
tit
second, coming back, you
make the horizontal stitches

in
a straight line, at right
angles to the
On
the
first
wrong
stitches.
side
stitches are crossed,
thin
stuffs
and quite
the
and
in
show through
alter the appear-
ance of the right side.

Fig.
53.
Third Pattern.
:h
Pattern
(Fij
...
I
Fourth Pattern
In the
first
row the
ried slanting upwards,

to left, over
two
.'id
from
iihree
right
threads, then
must be
back the stitches

the opposite waj', so that four
threads of silk meet in one hole.
54.
from.
silk is car-
downwards under two. Coming
Fig.
iin
(Fig. 54).
set
Je
in
Ll
Ihn
fourth
iecrea-
-iathe
same prop
Fourth Pattern.
Fig. 142.
Border
in Cross
and Italian Stitches.

Fiq.
W0B Kt
a
-.
ake
tli
dthoft)
coming
a traight
back,
t Ik
lufft
1.
Fig. 55.
J
Fifth Pattern.
qu
Sixth Pattern
:h Patterr.
(Fig.
56).
Begin with a diagonal stitch over

two threads and bring your
needle np again in the same line
it started from. The second stitch
covers three threads, the third
.-
,vcr two
:
six,
* t:
two. C^
the fourth eight; the next
three decrease, successively, in

length, in the
same proportion.
w.y, o^;
Fig. 56.
Fig. 143.
Border
in Cross
Sixth Pattern.
27
flor:
28
FLORENCE HOME MEDLE-WORK,
Seventh Pattern
The five
flat st
(Fig. 57)
pattern
tb
itches cover three
threads
0titcbei,
and
4i each
lie
in width and six in height

from right to left and from
In the second row,

which must be two threads dis
left to light.
tant
from the
first,
the stitches
must lie in the contrary direction.

In the space between make four
^tbreacJa
way,
\
Jjtedwith
yoke
êd
stitch,
in
^ Italian
an ot'
Btitcfa
El
cross stitches over four threads

in height and two in width.
Seventh Pattern.
Fig. 57.
Eighth Pattern
(Fig. 58).
Make
five stitches
over eight horizontal bars,
make
miss six threads and
five more stitches.

The groups of long stitches above
row encroach over two threads of the first group, so that a
space of only four threads remains between two groups. The stitch between these
groups is known as Rococo stitch. Bring out your needle between the third and
and beneath the
first
fourth of these threads and insert

again above, drawing it out af-
it
terwards between the second and

third horizontal thread and securing the first stitch with a back
stitch. Make the three remaining
stitches as explained in Fig. 59.
:
ii in
allllMSfi
Fig. 58.
Fig. 59. Explanation of the

ltococo Stitch in Fig. 58.
Eighth Pattern.
*-'H
Fig. 144.
Porder
in
Cr OSS-STITCH.
Pa-ttern
toth
irequi:
iiion
of Btitcl
The design
7 arrange:
is
WOHK.
29
atter,
ihandrf,
Inih
>twothi
fir*, u.
Ninth Pattern
(Fig. 60).
This consists of straight bands

of flat stitches, covering three
threads each way, with spaces
wide between, or
namented with a small pattern
in stroke stitch, which is further
eight threads
explained in another chapter, entitled Italian Stitch
Embroidery.
Fig.
,'ht
60.
Ninth Pattern,
horizor
Dg
Blltci
group,-
Tenth Pattern
%
.
the
wit;
ich
(Fig.
61).
This requires no explanation, as the
set
direction of stitches is plainly indicated. The design is suitable as a

grounding, using the coarse silk in a
pretty arrangement of colors.
SlllflSl
ft^wl^
MUmMmM m Mmwmmtk
:e!
Fia.
61.
Tenth Pattern.
VATION
UMiSiaâiaSiHJiuiHiiuJSiijjîtiSliiiiKJiliii^
iq. 145.
Border
in Cross
'
FLO]
30
, ir teenth
ryti
Eleventh Pattern
62). This
bfto*.
(Fig.
worked from
is
the
engraving also, and requires no

explanation other than that the
shortest stitch covers four threads
and the longest twelve. The design is a good one for a large surface,
hor j/r,ntal
mite
bo thai
iff
Fio.
62.
tl
todci
with a proper selection of
colors, tastefully arranged.
as
ll
worked wil
Eleventh Pattern.
Twelfth
63).
Count
Pattern
six
threads
(Fig.
verti-
put in the needle and draw

it through, from right to left, underneath three diagonal threads.
cally,
For the next stitch carry it upwards over six threads and back
under three. The second row is
worked back over the first in the
same way. Leave six threads
between each row.
Draw the
silk firmly in to
effect.
Wash
produce the open
The No.
Silk
is
500
3urteenth
:.
65).
-Th-
n two thre
.the
teen
third
ten,
and the
'longest
Btitcht
mahrayi
Corticelli
well suited to this
pattern as well as most of the

other patterns which follow iu
this chapter.
Fig.
63.
Twelfth Pattern.
jjgjBIM^^
**' "*k 'iA'Ji'
Fig. 146.
Border
'tiii
'ml
m\'
* W>
Mi
*t
in Cross-stitch.
XlQ. 147
WOHK,
lth
Pattern
Md
Lher
itch
roq Ul ,
thai
coven f
Bt
Thirteenth
(Fig. 64).
work,
tweh
right
Icfully arranged
Pattern
Carry the
left
siik
from
over four vertical
threads and undei the samenumThe

her of horizontal ones.
second row of stitches touches

the
to
first,
so that the silk
it
is
he drawn
through under the same threads
of the stuff as the one the first
worked with seems
to
row was worked with.
Fig. 64.
Thirteenth Pattern.
Pattern
I
threads
in the need
Fourteenth
(Fig.
covers
65)
two
The
Pattern
first
stitch
threads, the second
the third ten, the fourth

fourteen and the fifth eighteen.
six,
f.
longest stitches of two

squares always meet in the same
The
hole.
-
Fig.
Fig. 147.
Border
xn Cross
65.
Fourteenth Pattern,
and Italian Stitches,
31
ôrenc
32
Fifteenth Pattern
Cover
66).
(Fig.
the whole surface
with rows of stitches, as in Fig.

of twelve
63, with intervals
threads between them. These
rows are intersected by others,
to which the silk is passed from
between the sixth and seventh of
the twelve threads between the
Where the stitches
first rows.
of the two rows meet, the working silk of the second row must
be drawn through under that of
the
Fig. 66.
re
iite
Patt
entli
L- Tlii
rf
'rfitcbei
\
1
Fit.'.
wide
. wilh
wl
ordinary
between,
"
first.
Fifteenth Pattern.
Ateenth Pattei
sqnarei ol
altera
lined
-Small
Sixteenth Pattern
67).
Between
(Fig.
every two rows
id left,
of cross-stitch leave an interval of

;he
six
threads, counting those
each side of the rows. Over

these six threads work two rows,
as shown in Fig. 52, but so that in
the second the lower stitch of the
first row and the upper one of the
second cover the same threads.
Fig.
67.
Sixteenth Pattern.
Ylii.
US,
BORDER
I.N
CJXOSS-STlTCii.
and
longest
stitch
on
h
of the
six
thread
remains
long
tin
erring Btrip<
i
rowa
of
ov<
wo
thre
>VORK.
tttft,
oft,
the:
Pattern
Seventeenth
68)
(Fig.
This
consists
of
stripes, four stitches wide, like
Fig. 63, with

between, which are
the ordinary manin
overcast
three
of
those
threads
Where
the
ner.
i
meet,
irough
undei
Fig. 68.
Eighteenth Pattern
69).
Patter
the
those
row-
work
V-
inclined
the right
and
stit
upper
lame
c:
Ita
the
square
of
(Fig.
seven
alternately
to
and so formed
stitch of one
crossed by the first
left,
longest
is
short stitch of the next, so that a
space ouly six threads wide and

four
e lower
squares
stitches,
that
anting
f
Small
Seventeenth Pattern.
long
remains
The intervening
with three rows

stitches covering
uncovered.
stripes arc filled

of
overcasting
two threads each
way.
Fig. 69.
Fig. 149.
Border in
Eighteenth Pattern.
Cross-stitch.
33
FLORE
34
^Begin
by
HkethoHc
Nineteenth
(Fig. 70)
Pattern
. The steps formed by
foar
,th
DOt COUDtbU
^thcroHH-stiu
two row- o
this pattern are eleven stitches
high and eleven stitches wide,

and each stitch covers four
threads. Eight threads intervene between each row of steps,
four
over
.'the
oir thr
^Btitch, an.lc.u
',* the
two
la
of
firHt
11
which are covered at the bend

by a square of stitches, from the
last of which the thread is carried on at once to the four single
narrow
êparated by
stitches.
^bf
lff o
The
t>
ireadB,t'Xcl
cross
the
are filled
.paces
^ten thread-, wld<
Fig.
70.
by
formed
^ on the vrn:
Nineteenth Pattern.
tenty-second
l(flg-
.is
Twentieth
(Fig. 71).
The
Pattern
th
n<
drawn togethei
loo-
of a
:oe
'by
simply pullli
little
tighter
four squares
set opposite to each other, with
two threads between, are edged

all round by three rows of overcasting.
In
which do
of
og
73).
a COar
\ of
ijou
wt
every
i After
a rows,
'k
you
must begin
fourth
this
first
other,
you
<
with
fyfonrthn
*
foundation
ê
"in
Fig.
71.
Twentieth Pattern.
Fig. 150.
Border
in Cross
lonij
engraving.

Fig.
iUtc
ORK.

Pattern
Twenty-first
(Fig. 72).
>nth
p fth
"* fa^
Ight
''
COY,
row
red
at
Htitches like those described in
Fig.
63,
threads,
over four and two

four
threads
with
tween the two rows of cross-
thread
by rows of
between, not counting those

covered with cross-stitch. Be-
tli
titch
Begin
stitch join six
by a back
.
the thread
to the fa
threads together
and carry your
stitch,
over the two last of the six

to the two first of the next
The narrow diagonal
cluster.
silk
by twenty-
stripes are separated
four threads, exclusive of those
covered by the cross stitches.
The spaces are
filled
in with
squares, ten threads wide and ten

long,
formed by back
crossed on the
wrong
Twenty-second
tern
(Fig. 73).
In
stitches
side.
Fig.
72.
Twenty-first Pattern.
Pat-
the closer
of a coarse texture, the
stuffs,
threads of which do not admit

of being drawn together as you
can those of a loose thin stuff,
Patter:
th
The four
i
ach
other, *
where by simply pulling your

a little tighter you get open
spaces, you must begin by cutsilk
ting out every fourth or fifth
three rowi<
After this you overcast

first one way and
then the other, with stitches
covering four threads each way.
On this foundation with EE
thread.
all
the rows,
Corticelli
Silk,
shown
Wash
make
Embroidery
long
stitches
as
in engraving.
Fig. 73.
Twenty-second Pattern.
:;::;j::;:t,:;::::T;::Ti.
Fig. 151.
i;:-.
Border
in Cross
35
flok
FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE-WORK,
36
Twenty-third Pattern
(Fig.
74).
where the
stuff,
From
silk
make
the
comes out
point
of the
sixteen stitches, four
coming out of the

same hole, over eight, six, four
and six threads, thus forming a
star. Leave an interval of four
threads between the stars, and
times over,
all
-rtH*
unite the intervening threads by

cross stitches one
way and whip
stitches the other.
Fig. 74.
Twenty-third Pattern.
Twenty- fourth Pattern

(Fig. 70).
Make
-sixth
a succession
"".
.
of diagonal stitches, increasing

in length and advancing one
.'
in
form
thread at a time, until the seventh

stitch covers seven threads and
completes the triangle. Then

begin a second triangle on the
red,
:'
nearest adjacent thread.
Fig.
75.
Twenty-fourth Pattern.
II
-:i;;Hij:n.;;:i;ni;i;siii3i:;::::;. :F:î:::?i;a;- : ;:;:iL;:=;i;;u'iuuiiBt"="

:
Fig. 152.
Border in Cross-stitch.
lo
stitch
each othui
fORK.

-third
37
h::;
the
lk COIe8
omingo
ao
Twenty-fifth
Pattern
('over
your whole
(Fig. 76).
mhoBft
surface
with
squares
ten
of
Ini
stitches, as in Fig. 56,

the *
the
enbgthi
ay
intervening
twenty-three
and
t;
ating
and
fill
squares
stitches,
all
in
with
radi-
from one centre.
r.
fourth
Twenty-sixth
P.
(Fig.
stripes,
76.
Twenty-fifth Pattern.
Fig.
77.
Twenty-sixth Pattern.
Pattern
77). Diagonal trellised

made as in Fig. 73 and
overcast,
form
the
ground.
Twelve threads are left between
the stripes, upon which work
'intiluV
lozenge -s hap ed
groups of stitches, set at right
angles to each other, in diagonal
rows.
six-cornered,
L
triangle
Fig.
oa-
;;::;j|;;;;^:'î:;^î!l; >i ;v^ ^Mii;^^; !l!^ !:5: l;^, :^!^?:;^:^s:t:;!^:::rar:::S^:S=:=SS; ^;;";;:;;

.:r ;::': ;',., .:. ..nmui m-uiu
1 .t..rJ ....,..::r::-:^::::..:::::::::::;:L:::::::'::::::: .:-- :::z:::z :::'l:::z
Fig. 153.
Border in
Cross-stitch.
imtm
FLO38

which
t?\
not e
by eo,
thrc-;,lH
^rah
TAPESTRY EMBROIDERY.
divided
.1
ei^ravn.
on fine
ram
subd
these
needle-work and is always popular. For

Tapestry is one of the oldest kinds of
distinct kinds of canvas, called, respectively, plain (single
this purpose there are two
(double thread) canvas. The latter is generally prethread) canvas and Penelope
the stitches upon it, tut both make an equally
ferred because it is easier to count
examples will show. Besides
for the embroidery, as the following
The
nviB.
The
rat
and
large
v.
good foundation
close resemblance to them are often used, especially

these, other fabrics bearing a
renders grounding unnecessary. Tapestry
Java 'linen, the close texture of which
the puckering will be prevented
done best in a frame, but if done in the hand
can be
piece of lead. The stitches, which ought

by weighting the end of the canvas with a
one way, and the underneath ones
completely to hide the canvas, should all lean
stitches are numerous, but the
always from left to right. The uses of the Tapestry
adornment and comfort, such
most common is for various articles of household
sofa pillows, toilet cushions, etc.
as chair seats and backs for upholstery,
irking out
unthow iik
along two
id,
at
1<
;way.
lav
ascertained
of
Dumber
both
/.ches
divide
zintwo,
and,
.rting
each
from
the
Be
stitch,
two
lij
horizontal,
other
verti-
right
ac:
The
".
<of inter-
be the
will
'"
Fig. E.
This sort
?round
be
sold at prices
which make it expedient to employ that, in suitable kind, on account of the increased
beauty of color and of durability. Moths do not attack silk, nor does it shrink and
Materials. Wool
pucker, as
is
is
often used for this work, but silk is
the case with wool.
If
now
wool be used, however, in part, a
liberal
amount
of silk should be introduced with it. In ..ross-stitch designs in many colors, if wool
be also used, the light shades should be of silk, as the effect is much better. For all
The best silk
silk Tapestry only the medium and fine canvas will be available.
threads for the work are Florence Filoselle (see Fig. E) and Florence Knitting Silk
pl an
found
'il,
not
fl
rth e
*
i8
and
be
until
other
finished.
!"?**. you
* ofe
1,
*broiden
3RK.

(see Fig. F),
39
which on account of
peculiar texture and " soft finish" are not easily roughed in
working by contact with the stiff

and harsh threads of a cotton or
RY.
linen canvas. The Filoselle may

easily be divided into six parts,
as seen in engraving.
*y
is
be used.
an eqm
any num-
may
subdivisions
is
The range
of
colors
very large and very correct in
shading.
show.
];,.
n used,
especia
Mary.
Tapes:
If desired
genera
make
ill
fine canvas,
ber of these
Ively, plain
r
work on
to
popular.
will be pn
ches, which
o;.
underneath
i
timorous,
nd
Fig. F.
c:
comfort,
si
Marking out the Ground

1
>tC.
work, count how

thread, along
sides,
at
each way.
stitches
it
(Fig. 78).
Before
contains and
beginning a piece of canvas

in tens with a colored
mark them out
two
least,
Hav
number
the
Shade
many
ascertained
ing
of
stitches both
ways, divide
615
Florence Knitting Silk.
but;
them in two, and,
starting each
from
time
the
middle stitch,
trace
two
one
horizontal,
the
other vertiright across
cal,
the canvas.
lines,
The
point of intersection will be the
centre. This sort
ground plan
be found
most useful, and
should not be
of
will
ow
sold
oes
,
at F
rK
of the incr^
,t
it
)y colorfl>
h better.
..
The
pulled out until
shrink
a liberal
an#
if
*(
r
.
beftj
KnittUtf
FlG 78 Marking out the Embroidery Ground.

work ^finished"
to reverse, in the angle
moreover, you have corners to work, or a pattern
-
'
of a
If,
from the corner to the centre.

piece of embroidery, trace a diagonal line besides,
FLO!
FLORENCE HOME
40
NEEDLE -WORK.
<ide<**elir
Cross-stitch (Fig. 79). Cross-stitch is the foundation of every other stitch,

and the one In most common use. It is also called marking stitch, being used
the first, the silk is carried
for marking linen. It is worked in two lines. In
Crossiroad
threa
atftl
diagonally from left to right across a square of threads, and then, downwards,
5ffifflffiBP
1
IF
i:
"
.1
ByiyyiB
Fig. 79.
Cross-stitch.
Half Cross-
Stit< h.
Fig.
81.
Gobelin Stitch.
.quickly a
stitch.
one wi
ftrst
underneath the two horizontal threads; in the second, the stitches are carried
from the right hand lower corner of the square to the upper left-hand corner, so
that the four points of the two stitches form a perfect square.
Half Cross-stitch
fine, to
make
(Fig. 80).
If
the silk
is
the half stitches across
it
from
left to right,
the
le
same
as in a pattern
intersection of
ant, but in
too coarse, or the canvas too
the double stitch carry the silk back along the whole line and
make
of the design ready
which you
Stitch
(Fig. 81).
This is worked overtwo
In a frame you can work the second
otherwise you must turn the work round, and bring out
right to left,
your needle behind the
last
made
Reps Stitch
make
its
way
where tlu-y
'Filoselle,
-
83). This
easily
(Fig. 82).
For thi^ you need a
between the threads of the canvas.
'
--
stitch.
Gobelin Stitch on Penelope Canvas

coarse needle, which will
thread!
ir
horizontal threads and one perpendicular.
row from
and
-.-one
worked.
Gobelin Stitch on Plain Canvas
way.
each
Eice
buy with a part
Stitc
double
the
;,'ood
Double
ri<
with
Stitc
Btilc
an imitation of reps and is worked in verlines over two vertical threads and one horizontal. It is contrary to Gobelin
tical
(Fig.
is
stitch.
HPj HFf|Fr!!rTi!=
= =
l!l
T!'
=
t!i
t!i-rn
rHrlrr'l
ir
82. Gobelin Stitch

on Penelope Canvas.
Fig.
Fig. 83.
Reps Stttch.
Fig. 84.
Tent
la
Stitch.
* time
U l0
Tent Stitch
(Fig. 84). This is simply the first half of a cross or marking

worked over a single thread each way. The engraving shows the working of
a row from right to left, the silk being carried forward underneath the vertical
threads. Tent stitch is used in conjunct'on with
cross-stitch for the most delicate
and the shaded parts of ilowers and
vertical
over four
'.and bo or
0f
stitch
lines
Rli E
in
*K the silk
Pla it
tin:
\
Stitch
laierwu*
figures.
'
thr
^l from
Ocular
1,'
otn.
DLE WOR
undation of
ov
marking
ed
the
and
Wide Gobelin
8litch
zontal threads,
first, the
(Fig. 85). -This covers
Stitch
and advances one thread
8 i]u
two
vertical
41
and two hori-
at a time.
(Fig. 86). This is worked over two vertical and four

very useful for filling in large surfaces, as it can be done
Broad Cross-stitch
the
horizontal threads, and
is
--=;
3g
Fig. 85.
31.
<
-titohwan
upper
Ik-
left-hand a
or thear
lines:
:i
a pattern
5L
Wide Gobelin
Fig. 86.
twice as quickly as the ordinary cross-stitch.

crosses first one way and then the other.
is worked;
work
:i
<*rk
round,
Ik
and
I'
effect is
For
may he
varied
by turning the
Stitch, set
TWO Ways
(Fig. 89).
Work from
-This
and
and carry the thread
consists of diagonal
left to right
theci
is work*
It is contrar/tl
Rice Stitch.
Fig.
89.
set
Fio.
cross
ihowi
*
ward undern rath
Ing
U*
.
Lch
f<>r
Double Stitch,
Two Ways.
Fig. 90.
Plait Stitch.
under two horizontal ones, then diagonally

over four vertical threads and downwards
two, then again over four vertical
upwards over four threads and downwards under
cross the first threads and pass the working
threads, and so on. Coming back, you
underneath the two threads of the canvas. The
silk each time in a straight line
are set in the opposite way to those of the
stitches of the third and fourth rows
two first, the silk being laid the contrary way.
84.
half of a
.
It
upright cross stitcher alternately.
Fig. 88.
it
Double Stitch.
the in
of rj>K and
ital.
th'MjK
87.
good with two colors.
Double
..
Fig.
Begin with a single cross stitch over every alterDouble Stitch (Fig. 87)
a second row of stitches between those
nate intersection of the threads, then make
and six threads, so that they extend beyond
of the first, but in this case over two
rows, a square stitch should be opposed to
the first each way. In the subsequent
square one.
a long one and a long stitch to a
Fill in the whole ground first with largo cross stitches
Bice Stitch (Fig. 88)
make the so-called rice stitches.
over four threads each way, then upon these
and meet in the space beThese cross the four points of the large cross stitches
cross stitches should be worked
tween, where they form another cross. The large
of a finer size or the Filoselle divided. The
in Filoselle, the rice stitches in silk
.
II). This
Broad Crossstitch.
Stitch.
rOBBfl!
,u-
attention to work this stitch to and

Plait Stitch (Fig. 90). -It requires great
Carry
point
way is to carry the silk back each time to the starting
threads and downwards under four
to right over two horizontal
fro; the easier

!
the thread from left

perpendicular ones, then under
two threads from
right to left
FL
42
Stitch (Fig. 91). Here the stitches are worked in separate rows over
four threads each way. The working silk passes first under the two middle threads
from right to left and then under the two upper ones.
Stem
Leaf Stitch (Fig. 92). Carry the silk diagonally over two double threads each
way, and back under one double thread to the row whence the stitch started. Make
rows of back stitches in a different color between the rows of long ones.
Fig.
91.
Stem Stitch.
Fig. 92.
first
+ + *
over three perpendicular and three horizontal

secured by a back stitch over the last intersection of the canvas
threads.
is
These back
'
Fig. 93. Fish-bone Stitch.
Stitch (Fig. 93).

stitch is that the silk, after passing
threads,
Hire;
double
The difference between this and the preceding
Fish-bone
the
'.
Leaf Stitch.
row
re
and
ad8,
tb<
Itchci
the stitcl
that
,]
stitches lean to the right or left according to the direction

of the long
or Si
Star,
stitches.
iireads
each w
;<
we stitch can
jar it
folio
Rococo Sti
Terfour til
irough
to the
l<
icrthefinl
srizontal
'
FlG 94
'
NAL
WEB
Fig 95 Cash ^be Stitch.

'
S?itch
Diagonal
mIZ
T
it
Web Stitch
the
iredle
Fig. 96. Florentine

Stitch.
threa
one ju
under oni
)rkedin
diago
-Stretch diagonal threads across the whole

embr0ider and 8ecure them with rows
of overcasting
(Fig. 94).
^ T ^W
T îVTT ^ ^ ^
g0hlg t0
lo
'
"!
rking
'
r
*l
01 diagonal
diaTn" or twilled cloth.
rto\
two^crossings
StltCh
(Fi
n Penel pe Canva8 ' between th * double threads.

the PP Site
the effect
*> whi <* P rod
^ 95 >-- To imitate
^ M """^
ff^
*"
^ ^ ~ *
^^
carried
cafrlTdia!^!
diagonally first over one and then
over
'
this texture in needle-work, first
""^ ibteadB &nd

,a
then two 8titche8 over
"^^
]i
C8 the 8ilk beil

>
two double threads of the canvas.
Stitch
-St r
^TORK.
in separate ro*
The first row consists of one short and one long

second, of short stitches only, set between the long stitches
the third row is a repetition of the first, and so on.
Mosaic Stitch
he two middle
43
(Fig. 97).
stitch, alternately; the
of the first
70 double
long ones.
FI8H-BOHEJ
this
the
.*uid
and three
prece:
horizo
of the canvathn
row
threads^
stitch started.
direction of
the
Carry the working silk over two threads in

(Fig. 98).
width and six in height, bring the needle back four threads lower down, in front of
over the middle
the double threads, and insert it behind the preceding stitch and
Knotted Stitch
Fig. 97.
Mosaic Stitch.
Fig. 98.
Knotted Stitch.
Fig. 99.
Star Stitch
In the subsequent
threads, and then carry it down to the line of the stitches.
rows the stitches extend over four threads and encroach on two of the previous row,
first.
so that the stitches of the second row lie between those of the
Stitch (Fig. 99). Make a plain cross stitch over four

Star, or
standing upright. The
threads each way, and then over that another cross stitch
over more than
same stitch can be made over six or seven threads, but if you work
accordingly.
four it follows that you increase the number of stitches
Smyrna
it
ROCOCO Stitch (Figs. 100, 101 and 102). -After fastening in your silk lay
and carry the needle
over four single or two double threads, as the case may be,
shows, bring it back
through to the left under one double thread then, as Fig. 100
bring it out below under half the
over the first stitch, put it in by the side of it and
make a stitch to the right simi
horizontal threads covered by the first stitch. Then
When you have finished one stitch, carry the
lar to the one just made to the left.
the next stitch. The whole pattern is
needle under one thread in an oblique line to
worked in diagonal lines.
;
FlOk:
Stitch.
IG. 9G.
threads across the*

th
-,.,.
rows
the-
rfaich
of
produce! the*
o.
double^
ile-work-J
siitcW
then two
Fig. 100.
Stitch
Itiog
1'mx-h. the
ant*
bread* of the
First Rococo
Stitches on
the Wrong Side.
Fig. 101.
Rococo Stitch
on the
Stitches
Right Side.
Fig. 102.
Rococo Stitch
Complete.
yLORE
46
Plush Stitch
(Fig. 112).
This
is
also called Astrachan stitch, and consists of loops, each secured hy a cross
stitch; to ensure the
same length of
loop,
do them over a coarse steel knitting,

The effect can be varied hy
needle.
cutting the loops, which forms velvet.
The engraving shows both cut and uncut stitches, in which way figures can
be produced by those who have patience.
No
TALIAN
igtitcb
flitch,
;the
ialHokn
rttomoi
pattern
iflnthefebric,
one should try to use this stitch with

unless it be on a small surface.
silk,
Fig. 112.
Plush Stitch.
Chain Stitch
(Fig. 113).
This stitch may be employed in copying cross-stitch
The shades blend together better than in

shape of chain stitch contributes to soften the contrasts of color.
nor can all the stitches
Chain stitch cannot, like other stitches, be worked to and fro,
possible in cross-stitch work; each row
of one row be finished first, as is generally
different needle
must be begun separately, and always from the same side, and a
should be used for
patterns
where many
colors are used.
cross-stitch, as the
each
as
color,
the
silk has often to be
changed. The
is
worked
stitch
as
fol-
lows: After fastening in your silk, insert the needle in the
same hole it came out

of,
and bring
it
out
two threads lower

down. Keep the
loop formed by the
working silk under
the
point
needle.
of
the
The silk
should not be drawn

up tightly, but left to
form a rather loose,
round loop. For the
next stitches, insert

the needle close to
the eilk that issues
Fig. 113.
Chain Stitch.
from the
last loop.
Fi
"

w1 "' re the
^tehoveri
Utch
it
ia
Jacquard Stitch
ln ,
begun.
(Fig. 109).
If
you have a large plain surface to cover,

this is a good stitch, as it forms a pattern
in itself, producing the effect of brocaded
you
'-
Some of the stitches hereafter

described also have this effect.
Make
stuff.
brn.
six stitches
underneath one another over
two double threads, and six by the side

of one another, from left to right, over
two double threads. The second row
consists of the same number of stitches
similarly worked downwards and to the
side, but over
s< mi,
one double thread only.
ii
:h, carry!
nd
;!,
y be join
follow one
nli
itches, made
over
Byzantine Stitch
over one
ute this
thread
stitch.
(Fig.
no).
Make the same number of stitches as in

the preceding figure, but with this difference, that the
made over two
two rows of
stitches are
threads.
Fig. 110.
Shell
Stitch,
funding
square:
ititch,
belln
and
r.
bordered
itches over
form so
filled
tin
one,
many
up *0
Byzantine Stitch.
Milanese Stitch (Fig. ill). In

the first row, the back stitch is made
alternately,
first
over
four
diagonal
crosses and then over one; in the second
row, over three and two; in the third,

over two and three; in the fourth, over
one and four. The last long stitches
should come under the last short ones and
the short ones in the middle of the last
long ones.
ri/on
g
tal thread*
over
six
bon-
way, bring
Dd between
^
tb
together with
different
Ii,
and
color
then
Fig. 111.
Milanese Stitch.
45
FI
44
Parisian Stitch
(Fig. 103)
This makes a good grounding where the material
'
uard
not intended to be completely hidden.
is
threads and a short stitch over one
Greek Stitch
(Fig.
104).
It consists of a long stitch over

three
thread, alternately.
This
differs
oblique inclination given to the threads and the

stead of taking
from ordinary cross-stitch in

the
in which it is beyun
1
manner
up the two threads which follow the
you bring your
first stitch,
tf
^double
r,
${% of
fi
threi
doable
tl.
01 WO!
Fig. 103. Parisian Stitch. Fig. 104.

needle back from right to
left
downwards, and then from
The next
first stitch.
Greek
Stitch.
one
over
^bot
Fig. 105. Scotch Stitch.
under the vertical threads of the
first stitch carry it

right to left to a distance of four
threads beyond the
made like the first. The rows may
stitch is
be joined to
gether either by the short or the long stitches,
but you must follow one rule
throughout.
Scotch Stitch (Pig. 105) .-Squares, composed of slanting stitches,

one, three, hvc and three threads, respectively,
and
jzantine
made over
then again over one thread
and separated from each other by rows of Gobelin
stitches, constitute this stitch
preceti
'
ace,
that
the t\v
:j overt\vu
m
of^tuXs
rr
^
f,o io7 -
-
I06)
-s.
.*
'
15 y "
Go^c^stitchcs
e
rom
^ other
of another
zontal ones.
Wta
It
ft
needle out behiuo

third
r[g
TbJ
m, fl
deSCrib d
108.
^fs1S;
Carry y0 " r
TST"
'
'
0th ' and bordered
makC
di
UPWUrd3 OVOr
Bal
11
8i *
T**
MMeZZ of
six borl!
to
! '"
of^^
back stitches so
- -e ground between the rows
'*
"
the
long 6lUrte9 together with a
W 8i k f " '" ffer<!nt C0 '''
<">
S^
asm fT"' .P
nese Stitc
row,
'
"* *"
""
th.
first
r.
Whenever
and
*
thr,
four.
?orn e
horizontal threads,
MMut "* "

Xu^th "V"'^
""""^ " thw V.
between
le
over one,
"
*" ""*
*"** and downwards over

1
tint
^ '*" ^
*' ^
***
"^**'
61
and fourth counted across
bach stitch to the

twice through these
mounding squares
WUh G beIi " B itch tb
îlâoZZl^
Mt^Ze Z
CT^' ^^
co.oôveHngtCothSr
S
'~
^
hô^
triangles.
then
F IG
""* SWCh inStead <
"fthTw
""
squares a e made to o
cHisT rT **"
ouiyatthesidcsbyeobelin'sutch
-
wimc nun
iethe
Qftderthe
0ne * in
the
S-WORK.

tch
[Fig. ii2),
ban
stitch
8ecurc<J
"
the same
re
.an
wa
kt
l,
which
t>Pi
both
cut
at
try
cd
us- this-
t..
e on
a small
in
en the
known
as Holbein stitch and is mentioned by

some writers as
mostly used on linen woven so as to leave clearly
denned squares,
so that the pattern can readily be followed, otherwise the
design must be stamped or
traced on the fabric. On fine canvas or Congress cloth the examples
this
It is
of
better
work;
and a
differ
tk
eacl
Fig. 114.
be
color,
"'3.0'"
'50*^
'
4 -'
-Jjj'g--'-*-
Stitch.
ss-
??m^m0mmm^
:
The.'
worked
lows:
.\fteri*
inu' in
voural
the wedlei
me
of,
"~^
Hfa: wife?
changed.
is
4b
Border in Italian
8ilk ha
holeitca*
and
bring
J{
two tbrea
down. Keep
3d
loop
mm
20
forroi
Fig. 115.
work!
i><'i nt
the
3*0
4-b
Border in Italian
Stitch.
o:
n-,llc.
The*
should
not be*
up tightly,'
form a rather*
":y. 'i'"!':*
ii;
.*'"_>
...
*^&v
.\vr;
;,
"'] : i'"i>'*-\i*'
&y
...
--..a !.. 1. .*,,.*\j4>i.. ......
fS
...
'
indloop.
as
all
should
work
surface,
contrast*
or can
stitch is also
copying cron*
together
This
stroke stitch.
who hai
those
[Figs. 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120,

121.]
form 8:
* hich way
ITALIAN STITCH EMBROIDERY.
by,
length J
steel
47
Fl
next HtitchA'
the
needle d*
the
.ilk
from
t^
the la**
..PHI,
10
20
Fig. 116.
30
Border
40
in Italian Stitch.
50
60
48
effectively used alone or in connection with drawn work, as

here shown can be very
will be Cortieelli Wash Floss
chapter. The material required
mustrated in another
Cortieelli Wash Silk, size No. 500
fabric be quite fine, and
( 8ee
06 Fig A) if the
silks may be used, if desired, but the
if.
jjljf Medium stuff be used. Coarser
chapter.
this
in
shown
In
old
designs
the
pieces
of
will be best for
size's mentioned
be
,
keep
>
0D
to
'
no
20
to
To Hi
l0
3,
on*
:,
ectior
.mi
;; -3
mm,.;
Emb
^; V'
rf:
A S^CT
in.?
:::;::;
"
flcces*
e'
fa'
IO
b\KVl
"'y#"X]A H-
ii
i.
X K <y (r^P^rVd.
': : '.
/*s iij
.>/..:..
Ts^
HO
,
"_ '"
stitches,
jtrpcndici'l
fcl
''"jllji-ii
don
liRlB^
:rah
fîniiiii
threads
je
J|
[i.
ic
-s
Fig. 118.
Fig. 117.
|j]
-4
n^ rl
i.i-20
H to
the
w<
plat-
::;
Ijffi:
5H
alter!
"
Bui i iiiju i h tXwt

.
p HI >, l wi iS m
i
Corner
Corner in Italian
in Italian
ii
j||.,30
Kipl}:y
Stitch.
Stitch.
itfinSwffiii i
we
way;
amegroun
want in th
i;
in
LWH
:.&
th
embroidery
is commonly found to be alike in appearance on both sides

spoken of by some writers as " two-sided embroidery." It is difficult to do
stitch in this way, and it is probable that the modern needle-woman will not care
needle-work this stitch
and
this
iiu
a]
is
flint, Mrniniairiinnlii
r-.-
..
t- I*
THT'rVI'1
I T
Me.:hapt<
T"V
.......
:nnection
FL(
The
frames,
They ar
Ntty to
Being
av
alias
Oq rcco
Fig. 119.
Border
in Italian Stitch.
who
<
WORK.

>n
49
with drawn
tkviiny
Ik, Bizetf.
*ed,
if
desired^
Iu old
apter.
keep her mind so conon her work as is

necessary to produce this reTo those who aim to
sult.
to
stantly
work these designs

effect
it is
sufficient to say,
that
direction,
of
for their
on one side of the
Stitch
Embroidery
stuff,
by way
Italian
is
only a
succession of short, straight
perpendicular
Where
horizontal,
either
stitches,
or
diagonal.
close canvas is used,
or on crash towelling having

the threads so evenly placed
as
to
mark squares easily

work proceeds rap-
seen, the
by placing one stitch over

every alternate square going
one way returning over the
same ground, the spaces
Fig. 120.
idly
mm
-IAN
vacant in the
!
...T.
pearance on
."
Jt
i*
first
left
40
30
Design in Italian and Star Stitch.
journey are
In this way the

embroidery will have nearly, if not quite,
the same appearance on both sides the stuff.
filled in
bothi
zo
10
the
same manner.
tri*itiioiwnniii<>a-'iia
!
mm
Mil:;!,..,
Ô"
dime
ile-womaD
willnol
Note. The wash
silks
referred
to
in
chapter are shown by engravings, in

connection with the chapter on Drawn Work.
this
>.
!
10.
me,
u ati a it 1 m itmmiMw
""IT*
20
Design in Italian, Star
and Tapestry Stitches.
Fig. 121.
FLORENCE SILK HOSIERY FOR
LADIES.
BLACK AND COLORS.

These goods arc manufactured from fine Florence Knitting Silk, on hand
frames, in the best " full-fashioned " shapes known to the trade.
They are made extra long, are dyed in the yarn, and may be washed without
injury to colors.
Being heavier than most silk hose, they are adapted for winter use, either for
who wish to avoid becoming such.
On receipt of two dollars and fifty cents we will send one pair, post paid, to any
lady who cannot obtain them from her dealer.
invalids or persons
NONOTUCK SILK
11.
CO.,
Florence, Mass.
FLO
50
the nt' lc
ba
DARNING
ve laid
downward*
-it which
jig
>vcreacln-l
of.
the head of fancy work and has few attractions

This
must be done in all families it is well that it
for the average woman, but as darning
late years ladies who seek the best
should be executed in an artistic manner. Of
whether cotton, wool or silk, with
materials have taken to darning all nice stockings,
Darning Silk (see Fig. G), which does strong, smooth, non-shrinking repairs,
truing
service without the discomfort to the

by which hosiery is made to do double the
purposes. Owing to the
wearer caused by the use of other material for mending
âs shown,
subject docs not
come under
Florence
e out
ithoaeof
.pass it
black hosiery the importance
the
'
theth
cm:
under
same loop
ibelow,
through
apparent and
fully secured in this brand
ing material
is
on
^.pickup all
urn be
. The n
prevailing fashion of wearing

of a fast color in the mend-
is
of Darning Silk, as the black
dye will not crock nor wash

out. Underwear, as well as
stockings, will do much better service if repaired with
which can be had in

The
illustrations and descriptions
should
enable
which follow
any one to do good work.
this silk,
all
Fig. G.
the required shades.
Darning on Threads Stretched Horizontally (Figs. 122 and 123).

Carry a horizontal thread across on the wrong side in the place of each broken
thread, securing it in the sound part of the stocking about two threads from the edge
ot the hole. When you have made this foundation, put the needle in on the right
Fetched
Nitiom
Oi
of
Ifctwoor three
ifl
similar
wa
methods of
** practical
lDite
so
neatly
"^threadsa
" nd
time aero
direction
Sbutiaqu
Darning on Threads
Stretched Horizontally.
Fig. 122.
Darning on Threads
Stretched Horizontally.
Fig. 123.
WORK,

side near the stitch that is nearest to the
sound part on the
left
51
(see Fig. 122).
Then descending, pick up the nearest horizontal thread from below, so that the
working thread lies to the right of the needle, and cover all the horizontal threads
you have laid in this manner. When you have taken up the last thread, pass the
needle downwards from above through the nearest loop and bring it back through
To make, in reascending, the second half of
the one at which you entered it.
the loop, you must lay your thread to the right of the needle(see Fig. 123). When
iml h * fo*
you have reached the
mi Uei it
lei who
came out
i8
i,
ling fashion
the
of
(Figs. 124
and
Pick up
it under two threads issuing from one loop, and then bring it back again
same loop between the two slanting threads, drawing it out again, upwards
from below, through the nest loop, and so on. Make, in the same manner as at the be-
loop, pass
impor.
In
is a:
uri-d in
this:
Silk, as
not crock
II
it
into the
color
nlng
the loop opposite the one
all the cleared loops, besides two or three on either side of the empty
space. The number and length of the threads which you carry across must correspond
with those of the threads you have to replace. After the upright oblique threads are
placed as shown, enter the needle upwards from below through the first disengaged
125).
discomfort;
trri.il
at
Darning on Threads Stretched Obliquely Across
non-ahrink
the
needle
go
tton, wool,
i
last thread, enter the
of.
'nderwear,
uV:
nor;
am
will do mud
\
ice
k,
rep
if
which
required
s at
to do good
(Figs.
belt
should*
>\v
can
el.
wort
22 and
1*
place Of at**
threads from*'
11,.
in on
tie:
Fig. 124.
Darning on Threads
Stretched Obliquely across.
Position of Threads.
Darning on Threads
Stretched Obliquely across.
Covering the Threads.
Fig. 125.
two or three stitches at the end of the row, within the edge of the hole. Work
back in a similar way, with this difference only, that you turn your work around.
These methods of darning will no doubt prove rather too slow for some people, but
ginning,
they are practical in

not quite so neatly,
many cases. Those who wish to do the work more quickly, if

may adopt the common method of carrying horizontal or per-
pendicular threads across the openings, as shown in engravings, carrying the thread
a second time across, at the same time interweaving in basket fashion in the
opposite direction until the space is full. This is not so elastic as the style of darn
ing shown, but is quite
satisfactory.
g&aijiillaisiy^
Fig. 154.
Border
in Cross-stitch.
-phOK
52
CROCHET WORK.
wbf"
B llk,
e,
which 1surf-
IcoDveX
paling the
BY DOROTHY BRADFORD.
ad through
jclleUal*'
of this work are shown in this chapter,

only a few very simple examples
adapted to many useful purposes for personal
we believe they are so practical, being
subject will prove interesting. The present
and household decoration, that the
and children's costumes, and one likely to be in
fashion for trimmings for ladies
narrow braids of various kinds to fancy designs
vogae for a long time, is to apply
These designs consist of panels, borders and other
fir st stamped on the fabric.
The market, the present season, has
ornamental figures on skirt, waist and sleeves.
designs, ready made, of worsted braid
afforded numerous trimmings in handsome
coated with silk. These trimmings, sold in sets at high
cotton
*bcn divide
found in
While
thinly
and cord, or of
prices are less effective
and are more commonplace than prettier and
less expensive
for herself. She will in this way have

decorations which any lady can quickly make
as the stamping rooms are constantly addthe advantage of a choice of new designs,
patterns. In buying trimmings readying to their stocks of these so-called braiding
in designs many times
made only very common colors can be found and those
described and applying the same to a
duplicated. By making braid as hereafter
all silk trimming of novel
stamped design of your own selection you will obtain an
your garment, whatand durable construction and be icasonably sure of matching
ever the color
may
&Z+2&&L
SSWSSH
be.
r~
Makin
Ote.-A one-h
barda of croc
'three
%.
fed
Fig. 126.
Crocheted Silk Braid

scribe the
making
Chain Stitch in Crochet.

(Figs. 127
and
128).
-It
is
of this pretty trimming, as our artist has
hardly necessary to demade the matter clear in
done as shown
is well to say, however, that simple chain stitch,
Fig. 127), is all the
in Fig. 126, but working from three threads instead of one (see
work required. This, as every woman knows, is very rapid, yet few would suppose
three threads
(not having tried it) how effective this simple chain is when done from
by acciof No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk with a No. 6 Star crochet hook. It was
suitable
dent that we first made the trial. Being unable to obtain a trimming of a
gold,
old
color for a costume which was a dark green with a mixture of dull red and
his engraving.
It
a neighbor, seeing our dilemma, said, "
You can match
all
those shades in Florence
cents a
If
only
into
three
leaving fifty
Sping Ba
*!
been kin*
Nation of
the
^tions arr,
MnuuU-
as
""outline-
witl
funded
witl
Jhetassdle,
lowing
paj
iE-WORk
53
why not make your own trimming?" "With this suggestion and her
we made the braid of a combination of the three colors mentioned, and
our artist has engraved a section of the design we used, showing its effective application (see Fig. 128). By reference to Fig. 127 it will be seen the trimming has a
Knitting Silk,
instruction,
*K.
machine chain-stitching, and a right side, which prebeaded or knotted appearance, which is shown in
the engraving (see Fig. 128) in nearly full size. It is needless to say that in sewing
on this trimming the chain side goes next the ground. The sewing is done by hand,
through and through, either with Corticelli Sewing Silk, or with Florence Filoselle.
This Filoselle is always a desirable article for hand sewing and can be had in many
shades not found in the spool sewing silk. It comes in skeins (see Fig. E), which
wrong
side,
which
is flat like
sents a convex surface of a rich
shown
arc
in
thia
seful purposes
contain,
luteresting.
us kinds
when
divided for this use, about thirty-five yards each.
The'
ind one
likely
to
fa
panels, borden
the prcsenl
!y
made,
of
lmii
prettier and
She will in
rooms an- coi
buying triramios
!
t.
sc in
designs
applying
th
all bilk trimmi
blng your
gar:
Fig. 127.
Making Crocheted Silk Braid.
Note. A one-half
(Engraving one-half actual
size.)
Florence Knitting Silk No. 300 will make about

eleven yards of crocheted silk braid, as described, at an approximate cost for silk of
about three cents a yard. It requires about as many minutes' work to make that
quantity. If only a single ball of silk is to be used, it will, of course, need to be
divided into three parts, by winding off fifty yards on each of two empty thread
spools, leaving fifty
i.
ball.
the roattcr
in stitch,
dom
(see Fig.
(Fig. 129).
which has been kindly loaned
ethook. It'
trimming ol
red*
U.He shades'
silk braid,
made
is
to us for the
lj:
d.yetfewwoD
tbr
n done from
lull
'
This
a very tasty specimen of a useful article,

purpose of illustrating this subject. An
examination of the engraving (Fig. 129) shows that while the bag is not crocheted,
its decorations are, the panels on each side being handsomely trimmed with crocheted
Shopping" Bag"
hardly oece
on the
ball of
r.
made
ounce
as before described, to
which are added some ornamental
figures
done in outline with a single thread of No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk. The panels
are surrounded with cord, which is also crocheted, as described further on (see Fig.
130). The tasselledcord with which the top of the bag is drawn together is described
in the following pages under that head. The two sides of the bag, which are in one
fLOK
54
The bo*
stiffened and strengthened by lining

oblong piece, are of black cloth, the piece being
is neatly turned after the embroidery
with buckram, over the edges of which the cloth
nf
the
mouth
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^tecorating th
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r
Fig. 128.
Example of Crocheted Silk Braid Trimming, (Engraviug

under actual
size.)
slightly
Mlk,
81/,.
panel
a >Uu'
figure
-WORK.
ll
Htr
êthened bv
55
The bag proper is made of strong black silk surah and is set into the
shown. Each of the tasselled cords is equal in length to the circumference of the mouth of the bag when distended. The handles were obtained of the
harness-maker. The bag complete is a more satisfactory article than one of leather,
"
which he might have sold her, and is, as she expressed it, mostly made of materials
is
applied.
cloth panels as
had in the house."
Fig. 129.
various shapes,
It illustrates well
what an ingenious woman can do.
Ladies' Shopping Bag.
made
(Engraving one-third actual
Bags
of
size.)
the
the present time, and
on this plan, are very fashionable at
but very ef cctive roUhodw
many. One simple

of cloth like
with neat conventional designs in outline on foundation
ôrttcein
of same color,
the outline work to be done in a darker shade of silk
Embroidery Silk, size EE, on ten-yard spools, is
Another stv ic
had in the many sober shades most likely to be used.
ways
of decorating the panels are
^^^^î
^êZ^
done on
bag is cross-stitch embroidery
canvas
leaving parts of the
called Aida, the figures being done in one or more colors,
tion for the panels of a
\gt#
FLO!
56
.;#lD d
Do
tw
designs for this class of work are provided in the

uncovered Numerous beautiful
under the head of Cross-Stitch Embroidery. Still
closing pages of this work,
braiding designs, where the outlines are con.
is to ornament stamped
another method
on in strings. These are very rich, particularly
Urinous with small beads couched
when the beads are cut. The latter should always be
in black on black cloth, and
E) used double. The same material is also
restrung on Florence Filoselle (see Fig.
these strings.
best for afterwards couching on
Crocheted Silk Cord

It often
happens that a cord
is
(Fig. 130).
5eX
required for
leCroche
shopping bag (Fig. 129), where such a cord is

used for a border for the edge of the cloth panels on
each side of the bag. If you should seek such a cord at
the stores, you would probably learn that you could not
find a suitable color, or, succeeding in that, you would
wctiOO of
in the
be offered the kind
crochet
gingle
nly
, f
the
Ii
chain.
foru
first
The woi
made
way
this
;jn
through a
and
cord also untwists when cut and makes a bad looking

All these difficulties are avoided by making
your cord, as described here. Work from three
Jaiion
threads of No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk, as shown

in Fig. 130, make a chain of four stitches and join,
forming a circle, around which build your tubular
ttiningon
joint.
yoi
where
known as cable cord, which is mostly
of cotton, so thinly plated with silk that it wears

off quickly, exposing the ugly color of the cotton basis
and giving the bag a shabby, worn-out look. Such
he
bl).-
An example of this is seen
:;3g
,
work.
llDtJ
nner
a trimming or finish to an otherwise complete article of fancy
ttwo,n-I
working*
dr,
that,
igfa
through the
Deedfc
cord by doing one single crochet in each of the outside loops of the four stitches, repeating until you
have as much cord as desired. Five stitches will
make a larger cord, and three a smaller one, four
with a No. 6 Star crochet hook, makes the

cord the size shown in Fig. 130. The cost of material
for one yard of this cord is ten or twelve cents. It is
all silky of the most durable kind, and is very rapidly
made. There are many other uses for such cord in
stitches,
fancy work, such as for edges of sofa pillows,

but this serves as an illustration of our subject.
Stitch
iose
single
stead
The single crochet stitch
in Fig. 131,
Fig. 130.
veins of
etc.,
made as shown
proceeding in rounds of four stitches each.
Crocheted Silk
Conn. (Engraving full
of the shopping bag, as
shown
in the
(Fig. 129).
For
drawing together the
engraving, two cords are required, both
having a tassel on each end. It is necessary to make each cord in two sections, commencing each with the tassel. Work from three ends, in the same mariner as seen in
Fig. 127, using No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk. Make a chain of live stitches and
join, then work in rounds, as follows
1st round.
Do two single crochet into the first, third and fifth stitches, and one
single crochet into the second and fourth, making eight.
:
th
:he fire
'-
stitch
is
thread
oi
ins,
and ag
through
'remaining
size.)
Crocheted Cord with Tassels

mouth
is
of run,
sand backi
IvTote.
croc
th
on
E-WOKK.
Work
are
FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE-WOHK.
pr,
Stitch
2d round.
Do two single crochet into the third, sixth and eighth stitches, and one
others, making eleven.

single crochet into all
two single crochet into the fourth, seventh
round.
wneretheoatlli
ry rich.
-Do
3d
others,
one single crochet into all
The same
4th 5th and 6th rounds.
ma-,
and tenth
in this
manner and
join at the cord ends after
drawing
into the
mouth
of bag.
that a cor
to an
ni.-li
An
oth,
Single Crochet Stitch

131). The engraving
shows a section of what we
example oi
(Fig.
whereto
of Lhecloi
-
.Chi;
learn that;
ling in
that,;
JOrd.whl
with
dation
Bilk:
color of
look.
pitting
build
formed as in
The work is then

this way: pass the
done in
hook through a stitch of the
foundation and draw thread
through that, again drawing
remaining on needle.
at four flitch
hicfa
first
thread through the two loops
Work
here.
is
Fig. 126.
the.
in out
crochet work, in
rounds, where you pick up
as you proceed only the upper
vein of the chain. The founcall single
BhOUl
Fig. 131.
Single Crochet Stitch.
your:
;ch
of
Ik
smaller OK
The
iwehrei
IP'
our
Rose Stitch
132).
(Fig.
This is single crochet stitch, in

rows instead of rounds, working
forwards and backwards, taking
up both veins of the foundation
110
chain after the first row, when

the first stitch is formed by
drawing thread once through

both veins, and again drawing
thread through the two loops
now remaining on needle.
en
offourd
Fig. 132.
Uose Stitch.
drawinf
:- a
^li.jt
i
:
:.
r :i :i
...
r ::q..wj.i:
T ii! i t
:
!
:
;i
:
^ ig^^^;i
;
ii;S; ! iJiHr:i:
'
iwmI
and
Do one single crochet into every stitch.
continue working
stitches,
making fourteen.
doing one single crochet into

Commence seventh round by skipping first stitch and
which
until the number of stitches is reduced to three, after
the next two, repeating
desired length. Make two sections
in rounds to form a cord of the
Silk Cord
57
rtiUrb*
Fig. 155.
Border
in Cross-stitch.
flore:
58
^X 1 ^^ ^_
,-=.
^,
IB
Ribbed
133). This
OUT
Stitch (Fig.
is worked
in
forwards and back

wards, using one vein only
of the preceding row, draw
ing thread through once, and
again d rawin g t h read th on gh
the two loops now remaining
rows,
4MMMm
^d of fancy w<
"
ikm
Pe ra
Fig.
133.
A sHi A mlk if
A
on needle, as in single crochet.
of
M .Kirkrts
poor el
.than on "ti
Si ill
lth
deofTurl
and van
cauty
Ribbed Stitch.
rhtaboul a
FLORENCE DARNING
SILK.
that,
so
SOFT FINISH.
much
Boerain
.popular n
Prepared expressly for Repairs on Silk, Woollen, Lisle Thread, or Cotton Stockings
and Undergarments.
Stockings darned with this Silk last
longer,
and are free from the disagreeable bunches caused by the

use of wool or cotton yarns
for mending purposes.
In buying new hosiery, of
whatever material, ladies will
greatly increase its durability
by "running" the heels and

with
Florence
Darning Silk. This
iio
-her,"
but
for its
ahai
The portiere wli
richness of
the
discovered
been
foundat:
B
jroca*
ad for tin
bold,
nought in
iriety
toes
of
n,
lndepend<
and woi
process, by reason of the soft

irk,
and pliable nature of the
and
i-
Thi
kn
Silk,
,B
does not cause discomfort to

the wearer.
and A,
sample of
SOLD BY ALL ENTERPRISING DEALERS.
'
fai
The
134.
cribed ai a dr:
FLORENCE SILK HOSIERY FOR GENTLEMEN.
extremely
ithsilicl
BLACK AND COLORS.
'lone
Those
persons
in cold
"^
weather, with low shoes, for evening parties, will find these goods suited
wants.
to their
These goods are of extra weight and suitable for fall and winter wear.
who have suffered in health by the use of thin hosiery put on
In buying, notice the brand
On
Florence on end
of box.
two dollars we will send, post paid, one pair

cannot obtain them from his dealer.
receipt of
to
any gentleman who
stuff,
with C<
,
Common
bl
fcrialiaofad
bgcolors
in
8i|
IJôf sizing an
NONOTUCK SILK
CO.,
Florence, Mass.
*oft
and
J^Hyaoft.ne
'^"hapeofwh
'-WORK.
fibbed
59
stitch
"Tins U
OUTLINE EMBROIDERY.
forward!
and
uiug
he preceding,
thread
thi
BY AUNT LOUISA.
indrawingtbrc
two loops not

introduction
of fancy work has been recently greatly encouraged by the
linen
markets of improved materials. Formerly done only with cotton or
dyes, it was rarely seen in any
threads, with poor effect, on account of indifferent
" splashers," usually done in a dull and unsatisother form than on "tidies" and
silk thieads, the colorings of which are
factory shade of Turkey red. The advent of
which will bear thorough washing without injury,
o; great beauty and variety, and
Great improvement has also been
has brought about a revival of this needle-work.
numerous possible commade in designs for bringing out to greatest advantage the
new fabrics on which to work
binations of these new colors. With these came
drawn upon to supply cloths
them, so that, seemingly, every known textile is now
monopolized by the "tidy" and
for this popular needle-work, which is no longer
of the household. The table-linen
the " splasher," but extends to all departments
which hangs over the sidecomes in for its share of decoration as well as the cloth
with the coverings of the furboard. The portiere which screens the boudoir vies
This kind
into our
SILK.
from
bunches
of
\\
for
or
"<>l
thf
cau-
ling purpose*.
buying
new
.'
ilv Inci
running" uV
Lh
Flore:
,rning
S:
-
embroidery rather than the costliness of the fabnc,

and
hand-wrought embroidery in silk, on very ordinary
superior, to the machineinexpensive foundations, produces effects equal, if not
niture in the richness of its

it has been discovered that
made brocades.
The bedspread
fully wrought in
linen, in one piece, beautifor the guest-chamber is now made of

"all-over" designs, consisting
bold, conventional patterns, called
the fancy over the entire surface
of a variety of independent figures, stamped to suit
stitches in Corticelli Rope Bilk,
of the linen, and worked in outline and other fancy
this silk provided ioi
This is the coarsest of several sizes of
in washing colors.
are shown
(see Fig. D) the other sizes
outline work, and is known as size
the
of stuff and the nature of
to be used according to weight
Figs.C,
nature
and A,
designs.
,,
DEALERS.
designs
is
called all-over
example of fancy embroidery in what we have
sober, neutral tint, *1 ich
shown in Fig. 134. The material used is woollen felt, of a
bright colois in
cast, and on which all
is best described as a drab having a greenish
An
er<
around. 1 tiis hemmed all

extremely effective. The edge of the scarf
tanej
1
fringe of silk tied in.
with
finished
being
ends
also lined with silicia, the
Silk.
Embroidery
EE
Corticelli
designs are done with
>**
used or
wide stuff, called Bolton sheeting, is sometimes
two breadths being
portieres.
Common blue denim is also used for the latter,
silk are
GENTLEM':
M-pm-*
and winters
hosiery P
-
Tns material
ing, to rid
l'i
it
is
and pleasant to work upon, and
while seemingly soft, needs the same treatment, as
itself in the shape of white dust.
it
air to >'
an *ffectiv
of a dull blue shade, which is
thorough.y boiled before stamp
It should, however, be
fter his
c ye.
as to take out surplus
of sizing and harshness, as well
will be soft
f*^^^^
is
the washing colors in silk.
^^^^
A
it
is full
ot sizing,
FLORE60
silk, wool, linen or cotton,

Outline Embroidery may be done on any material,
those who do not care to attempt
ace ording to taste and the means of the worker. For
linen cover for a sofa
the amount of work required for a bedspread, we suggest a
1
Pet a it.
ft.
Fig. 134.
>
Table Scarf.
Xl 36. Detail
E-WORK

1.
i
61
linen
who do not cu
Unen
cove.
EJ
-v
^^
Fig. 136.
STITCHES.
AND BUTTON-HOLB
Vu
SHOWING OUTLINE
tg134
134 showijnu
Detail of Fig.
f loren
FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE-WOEK.
62
pillow, embroidered in outline with Corticelli Rope Silk on both sides. This will
require two square pieces of cloth, one side of each being hemmed wide. In each
of these
hems
row
of eyelets
Wash
pletion of embroidery,
Silk No. 500. On com

sew together, in the shape
of a bag, leaving the
hemmed
is to
be worked with
same
lacing the
edges open, and

put in) with a
(after the pillow is
cord crocheted from Corticelli Wash Embroidery

Silk, size EE, finishing the cord with balls, also
crocheted.
Fancy Stitches
(Figs. 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
In
connection with the Outline Embroidery shown in Fig. 134, other fancy stitches
are used as a filling-in of the spaces in some of
140, 141).
the figures, greatly increasing their beauty. Fig.

135 shows bits of solid embroidery, and in Fig. 136
Detail of Fig. 134

shoaving Outline Stitch.
Fig. 137.
will be noticed
round ornaments, which are worked
Fig.
Fig. 138.
Detail of Fig.
T-.TTHT-
.._
/_.!'
134
-'*751"' *?*Tt''.
J
Fig. 156.
139.
Detail
showing Outline and Fancy Stitches.
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;=
-S-|9'
?.? ';< f
'
~' f- ^fl^TTT?
*'
;
f "?"-"*':"
:
.
"
"[
'
".
--.
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Bokdek in Cross-stitch.
*Ufc Detai
3LK-W0HK
both
ll
s lk
wi*
No.531,
immed
r
**ide.
hemmed
edge,^
Ihe pillow
8piu
3S
:
with
-
the 0m[
olher
-
fsncj
icejin.
their boc
Id
ei
it-ry.andii
iiichiri
;,,
;-'
Fig. 139.
Fig. 140.
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ii.
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'-'.".
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Detail op Fig.
134
Detail of Fig.
'
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i:l'
'ifc
;,
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:
;j
rL_J_^_
134
Stitches.
showing Outline and Fancy
63
FhOl
64
silk
in button-hole stitch, the
circles to
common
always leading from the circumference of the
little
centre.
IV
u'
A8T b
in.
being
:;v-
jjethenum'
i
up.
Hdywith
jjg
one of
akDtand
joald
if
th<
be found
linen ta]
ape can
tl.
CORTICEl
Fig. 141.
Detail of Fig.
134
itting
CORTICELLI BUTTON-HOLE TWIST.

This engraving represents the form in which
sold Button-hole Twist extensively
we have
for many
At the time of its adoption

the fashions were such that only
a single spool would be required
years.
for the ordinary garment. AVith

changes in fashion, this is now
often insufficient, and dealers
commonly
sell
two spools
gether for a dress.
An
to-
engrav-
ing of a different form of spool,

and holding more twist, may be
seen on page 89, with remarks on
convenience to dealers and

consumers.
its
HIGH LI
;K.\TTTIN(
-CROCHE'J
"EMBROIL
65
ircumferenceo}.
MARKING CLOTHING.
Every housekeeper
should mark plainly
all
her sheets, pillow-cases, towels,
lost when not so

napkins, table-cloths and white spreads. They are very apt to be
marked, being misplaced and mistaken for the property of other people in the
laundries.
Personal wardrobe should also be marked, for the great convenience of all who
and cuffs which go to
handle the numerous handkerchiefs, stockings, shirts, collars
make this up.
effectively done with Corticelli "Wash Silk, in any color, by
handy with the needle, using the size called floss, from spools (see Fig. A).
Some will find it more
Black is one of the most durable of the dyes, all being good.
Ink. A bottle of
convenient and rapid to mark with a pen with Payson's Indelible
it is a good idea to keep on hand a few
this should be found in every house, and
times over, your name.
yards of linen tape, on which is written, with this ink, many
stockings and
The tape can then be cut in pieces, which are ready to sew on to
other articles having too rough a surface for pen work.
The marking can be
those
CORTICELLI
KnittingSilk.
I
HIGH LUSTRE.
_E TWIST
Menu U*
FOR KNITTING.
FOR CROCHETING.
FOR EMBROIDERY.
ti'"
tbfl
MhlO,
,1W0U
.nl.nar..
V-
,f
Kill
Fig. 157.
ft
r.
Border in
Cross-stitch.
66
floj
CROSS-STITCH DESIGNS.
under the head of Tapestry Embroidery.
Cross-stitch has been described in detail
both in itself and in combination with other
Being very useful for many purposes,
needle-work, numerous designs for its application have been pro-
kinds of fancy
borders, corners and figures of other shapes, in tasty
vided here. These consist of
of old embroideries to be found in various
patterns, which are faithful copies
done in crocheted silk bead-work
European collections. These patterns are easily
is fully described in "Florence Home Needlefor purses and bags. Bead-work
as advertised on the inside
work " for 1S87, which can be had of the publishers,
cover of this book.
,1
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dokS
ii
ijiiiriiiisiijliitiliiil
Fig. 158.
Cross and Italian Stitches.

fcuOQ.
Ca
-WORK.

:IT?1!r::::::
GNS.
y Embrc
Inationviu
n havebec
:ipe8,i:
found
-
in
v,
Ik beat
IlomeX;
Bed on
the;
Fig. 159.
Fig. 160.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 161.
Cross-stitch,
67
FLOKE
68

.
Wa
c.
-X
IT9'
^:;s:;wiuUi-v?'>ig
;."a. i
v ,.
Fig. 162.
Fig. 163.
Cboss-stitch.
-\
Fi
-WOHK,
Fig. 164,
69
70
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Fig. 166.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 167.
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*"*nii tMflllf ftfWWflmnr
Fig. 1C8.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
woin
n,
Fig. 169.
71
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72
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Fig. 170.
Cross-stitch.
X XXX
x m|x
xji x
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yx
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x
xftr
f xxgx
Fig. 171.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 172.
Cross-stitch.
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Cross-stitch.
Fig. 173.
a met
73
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in
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iiiiiil'iiiMW
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Fig. 175.
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Fig. 176.
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it.
mm
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Fig. 177.
ii.
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Fig. 178.
Fig. 179.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. ISO.
UlUiiiaJiiiliii;;-^;;;::;;:;^:;;::;::
Fig. 181.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 1S2.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
DLE- WOBK.
Fig. 183.
Cross-stitch.
"*** tit** iuia.iifijv.
"
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f'
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Fia. 184.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 185.
Cross-stitch.
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Fig. 186.
Fig. 187.
Cross-stitch.
75
76
Fig. 188.
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Fig. 190.
Fig. 191.
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Fig. 192.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
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Fig. 193.
xxx xj*
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wx y*
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.190.
Fig. 194.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 196.
Fig. 195.
Cross-stitch.
77
78
FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE- WORK,

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Fig. 197.
Cross-stitch.
îH3iîIISMliI?i*ijiit^MjiMwiiiiMS^^
Fig. 198.
Fig. 199.
DLK- \vo
Fig. 200.
Fig. 201.
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Fig. 202.
Fig. 203.
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Fig. 204.
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79
80
Fig. 205.
Cross-stitch.
V>
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 206.
^& pj^^
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Fig. 207.
Fig. 208.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 209.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
LE-WORK
Fig. 210.
Fig. 211.
".
Cross -stitch.
(',;..- STITCH
Fig. 212.
Cross-stitch.
81
82
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Fig..
Fig. 213.
Ckoss and Italian Stitches.
^
Fig. 214.

Fig.
22
E- WOBK,
;t-,:>-M:-
'
i>i.
i.
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^^
fy.; -..:aaay
^.
^^:;:::=:::sf:-:'i ::---.
Fig. 215.
mmmms
Fig. 220.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 217.
Cross.stitch.
Cross-stitch.
.-
^:^
| j
Fig. 216.
Cross-stitch.
j^ -j j^j
Cross-stitch.
*^ r : *^? '
::*H****r::~:: *':!-Vr:^":r::!rrn =:;
Fig. 218.
-"ir an; *; ;; gTTtfn*;fr

,
:rr: ; -î-
Fig. 219.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 221.
Cross-stitch.
83
84
V
'/
Fig. 222.
Fig. 223.
Fig. 224.
Cross-stitch.
Cross-stitch.
ORK.
FLORENCE HOME HEEDLE-WOHK.
Fig. 225.
Fig. 227.
85
86
Fig. 228.
Cross-stitch.
i-
Fig. 229.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 230.
Fig. 231.
Cross-stitch.
E-WOHK,
Fig. 232.
Fig. 235.
Fig. 233.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 234.
Cross-stitch.
Fig. 236.
Fig. 237.
Cross-stitch.
87
88
ODl
0Dili^
broi^'O'
Fig. 238.
Cross-stitch.
to *
not
*a v
-
any
n,at*rial
i;:;ji-=:.fas::;;j is:i!; a=n*;; i:i
Cortict-:
color:;:;:H:i;l;::ii;;j:::::;3:;:i:;;.::;:;;
Fig. 239.
Cross-stitch.
ti
COBTICELI.I.
n ehowi!
'-.-.-'''...
...
'
.-.
v.
.'^'.
and
size
sold
in
[?-,,
are a I*
Bkeinu
<
Embroidery;
~~~CO!
The style
of
a color,
thus ca
udlosa of tin
Jcnwof this
esizea, v
*jm
finest
to
aned.alh
each t[
CO
women
^becom.
RTIck
J
e,1;i
JE-
WORlf
89
corticelZTTloss^
WASHING COLORS. PERMANENT DYES.
This Silk
floss.
outlines on
broidery.
of a fine size, slack-twist and high lustre, and is

sometimes called Filo
adapted to a wide range of art work, as it may be
used singly for fine
with thread doubled for heavier outlines or
solid emColor warranted
is
It is
light material, or
made
colors is also
in
three
which are sold

each of which bears
l^P^^^^Û^vSi
iga
coarser sizes,
in skeins,
Numbers
Corticelli.
letters
B!^&/AlII\t*V
P/%/1
^^^^t^^^^J^^^^^^^y/J
^^^^^^
jjj||
IjgSMjfi)^
^^^P=^l^^^^^^^P^
or
Sold onlV on Spools.
showing both color
and size are also plainly printed on every ticket as a guide to buyers.
The three sizes
sold in skeins are No. 500, medium, called Outline, or
Etching; EE, coarse, called
Embroidery; G, extra coarse, called Rope Silk. Sold by enterprising merchants.
:
CORTICELLI BUTTON-HOLE TWIST.

The style of spool shown in this engraving is of recent adoption. While the form
shown on page 64 is still in great demand, this larger spool, with greater quantity of
twist, is rapidly gaining favor with merchants,
stores, where light is insufficient, and where
owing
In busy
customers are
to its convenience.
the smaller spool
is
sold,
two spools unlike

causing dissatisfaction
liable to receive
,0
in color, thus
and
As one of the
ample for any garment, this difficulty is avoided by
the use of this style. Black is sold
in these sizes, viz.
C, I), E and F,
from finest to coarsest in order
named, all sizes measuring 16 yards
loss of time.
larger spools
on each spool.
size
Colors are sold in

only, that heing the medium
and best
sell
All
size.
^Bp^'"
is
^^SSlt
9P
^^KTSl^V -^Wt*
IBS^Ê^'''
|PflSf\
^nESsI f]
KSk*
Progressive dealers
these goods.
CORTICELLI EMBROIDERY SILK.

ON SPOOLS
Each Spool
10
YARDS.
Four Ordinary Skeins.

Many women are to-day engaged in needle-work, the results of which will in some
cases become heirlooms in the families of future generations. The thoughtful ones
is
Equal
to
FLC
CORTICELLI EMBROIDERY SILK.

ro OUNCE SPOOLS.
mad<
are
ipently
band perl
cumber
ter
wear
Sizes.
Silk sold on this style of spool is used extensively for flannel embroidery,
which it is well adapted. It can be had of enterprising dealers in four sizes,
viz.: E, EE, F and FF, from finest to coarsest, in order named, as shown in
So
FLO
for
engraving.
This size of spool can only be obtained
in
cream white, blue white and
black.
For embroidery
shown on page
silk in
fancy colors (size
EE
only), see smaller spools
89.
FLORENCE FILOSELLE.
Made
ii
prefer:
[FILLING SILK.]
Manufactured for fine art needle-work from the best Italian silk, and dyed
by the most approved methods known to ancient and modem science. This
brand is noted for uniformity
in the size of thread, and for
the correct shading of colors.
Every skein bears a ticket,

with trade-mark Florence,
as shown in engraving.
The
color number is also placed on
every ticket throughout the
list of nearly 300 shades,
which is a great convenience
to dealers and consumers. See
entire
engraving.
pocket
wl
superior
cold.
these
)-
N(
IDERY
S|
NCE SILK GLOVES,
>OLS.
FOR GENTLEMEN.
(Not Illustrated.)
These goods are lined throughout with soft
made without seams,
are
either
inside
Being full-fashioned, they
quently cannot rip.
hand perfectly, and are in
all
wear now in market.
Sizes, Nos. 1, 2
and
fit
the
respects the warmest, least
cumbersome and most genteel and durable glove

ter
They
silk.
or out, conse-
for win-
Colors, Black and Seal Brown.

large,
medium and
small.
flannel
'rp:
info:
In
am
white,
FOR GENTLEME
bin
(Not Illustrated.)
Made
SELLE.
pocket
science.
tbrea
of
;.risa!soP
made
for walking
and by many
room
in the
and driving are
of leather as a protection from
will send, post-paid, to
any address,
these Mittens for $2.00, or one pair of
l5f
NONOTUCK
one' pair
Gloves for
SILK CO.,
jrreatco
4-
and
throng*
of nearly
i
in use,
little
$2.25.
D in engravM
as the Gloves,
They take up
shadii.-
:;;
when not
We
cold.
f
same manner
superior to mittens
iliansifr)
in the
preferred to them.
FLORENCE, MASSo
FLORENCE SILK MITTENS.

This engraving shows
sho
the latest style of these
goods.
It is published as
a protection
for those
who wish to obtain

mittens well made from
ladies
865
<
lishedi
vein'' 11
'
genuine
wish to
Florence Knitting Sift.
Whatever the design,

all real
Florence Silk Mit-
well in:
ence
What*
tens are sold one pair in

a
box bearing the brand
" Florence" on one end.
The pattern shown

here
is lined in
wrist
They
fect fitting,
Mitten
pair in
back and
throughout
silk.
real
all
the
bra
on
one
with
are per-
and
in
cold climates are far
Black,
Gar n(
more comfortable
than any glove, are
Sold
1)
more durable and
dealers
quite as elegant and
We
fashionable as the
of
best of gloves.
Style
No. 920
Sold by dealers.
post-]
We
address
will send a
pair of these mittens,

post-paid, to any ad-
dress,
on receipt of
$2.00.
[Engraving one-half actual
size.]
^TODNTOTTJCTC silk: CO.,

FLORENCE, MASS.
the
of$U
1I1TENS.
FLORENCE SILK MITTENS,

FOR LADIES.
style
I:
of
shows style No.
is
ion
who
ttens
This engraving
goods.
well mad
these
of
865
0rtl
wish tc
It
is
pub-
lished for the con-
cine
venience of ladies who
ffeuce
Knitting
wish to obtain mittens

E:
well
V]:
er the
made from Flor-
de(
ence Knitting
:
Hi
'X
Id one
1
Silk.
lorenceSilk)
.raring
pa;
all
the
real Florence Silk
orence" on om
Mittens are sold one
'he patl ern
pair in a box, bearing
Is
lined
in bach
the brand
;
li
'
'
Florence
roughooti
r
rhey
are:
fitting,
and
k.
!d climates
more
Black,
Brown,
Seal
Sold by enterprising
glo
dealers.
more durabl
quite as
Colors,
Garnet and Navy.
are:
comfort!
than any
on one end.
We will send a pair
elegant
fa.-hionable
of these mittens,
best of gloves.
post-paid,
Sold
l)v dealers.
We
wiH
address,
on
to
any
receipt
sec-
of $1.25,
mitt*
pair of these
post-paid, to
dress, on
LIK
18.
atf
receipt
STYLE
No. 865.
size.]
NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY,

CO-;
Florence, Mass.
MITT
ILK
FOR CHILDREN.
This engrav ing shows
No. 480 of these
goods.
T h e w rist and
style
fancy open-work back are

lined throughout with silk.
They
are
Florence
made of genuine
Knitting Silk.
Each pair is placed in a

fancy box bearing the
brand "Florence."
Sold
by enterprising dealers in
these colors and sizes
No.
and No.
7,
Cream White and Lis-ht

Blue.
No. 5, Black,
Seal Brown, Garnet and
Navy.
Size No. 7
is
suitable
for children one year or

less of age.
is
Size No. 6
suitable for
children
from two to three years

of age. Size No. 5 is
for children
from three to five years
suitable
STYLE
No. 480.
[Engraving one-half actual size of No.
of age.
5.]
For $1.00 we will
send, post-paid, to any

address, one pair of these mittens, size No. 7.
For $1.12
we
will
send a pair, size No.
a pair, size No.
6.
For $1.25 w e
r
will
send
5.
^toi^tottjoic silk: oo.

FLORENCE, MASS,
FLORENCE SILK MITTENS,
MITTEl
FOR LADIES.
REN.
This engraving
shows style No. 885
of these goods.
It is
published for the con-
The
venience of ladies who
wish to obtain mittens

well
ence
K
Qitl
made from
Knitting
FlorSilk.
air
all real
Florence Silk
Mittens are sold one
pair in a box, bearing
the brand "Florence"
and
\\
...
on one end. The

pattern shown here is
lined throughout the
hit
wrist with silk.
They
are perfect -fitting

3
and, in cold climates,

S
No.
more comfortany glove,

more durable and
are far
7
able than
n one
j-
are
quite as elegant and
fashionable as the
ii
tw<
SfeeS
to
to
for
a
tin
Colors, Black, Seal
Brown,
Navy.
Garnet and
Sold by en-
terprising dealers.
For
I,
best of gloves.
81
We
.0'
will
send a pair
of these mittens, post-
paid, to any address,
on receipt of $1.75.
STYLE
No. 885.
ILK
ss.
itoktotuce:
cc
size.]
siliec go.,
FLORENCE, MASS.
Florence Silk Socks

FOR INFANTS.
Made from genuine
Florence
Knitting Silk,
which will bear, without

injury, the frequent washings which such goods
must necessarily receive.
They do not shrink in
washing, and are more
durable than wool. The
very tasty pattern, combined with shapeliness,
delicate colorings
trimmings, will
commend these goods to
unique
discriminating
buyers.
Sold one pair in a neat
Colors, Cream
box.
White, Light Blue,
Pink, Pink and

White combination
and Blue and White
combination.
We
will
send
pair of these socks,

post-paid, to
any
address,
on receipt
of $1.25.
[The engraving shows nearly the
irsrozsroTTraiK:
full size.]
silk: co.,
FLORENCE, MASS.
G
JKOI nn .N65 v.2 -SLARK ART INSTITUTE
NK9100
(1888)
stack
Nonotuck Si k ^rj^(prence
..home
ScS^f
_nSS
71
3 1962 00079 4820

1887.
96 PACES.
Crocheted Silk Bead-work is the leading

subject for whic*
three complete and rare Alphabets
have been specially engraved.
le illustrated rules for Silk
The Book mailed to any

ar in ordering, to avoid con-
tc.
K COMPANY,
MASS.
RSE TWIST.
td
of Purse Twist
is
obtained
peculiarity of its twist, and

rought into those exquisite
nerations almost as well as

ses made nearly half a cenving in a remarkable degree
well designed and executed
5S an elegant and enduring
)wn brand may be obtained
,
CAUTION.
Purchasers should notice carefully the black spool with the
name Corticklli on one end. The genuine is put up only in
this way.
PAYSON'S INDELIBLE INK.

THE
OLDEST
ESTABLISHED IN
Sold by
all
THE
1834.
Book, Drug and Fancy Goods
BEST
stores.
The Merrick Thread
Co.'s
SOFT
200
FINISH.
YARDS,
SIX CORD
SPOOL COTTON,
For Hand and Machine Sewing-

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FLORENCE SILK UNDERWEAR

FOR GENTLEMEN AND LADIES.

attention of those persons who wish to promote health and comfort is in

icommended by eminent physicians for

worn next to the skin, promotes an

it seem much lighter than woollen of like

and always wears

larger, extra price

smaller, lowest price

SILK CO., Sole Manufacturers, FLORENCE,

Copy of this book will be mailed to any

Corticelli Knitting Silk,

Corticelli Silk Mills,

Florence Silk Stockings,

92, 93, 94, 95

Payson's Indelible Ink,

Merrick's Spool Cotton,

Florence Silk Gloves,

Florence Silk Socks,

Florence Silk Mittens,

to use Florence Knitting

Needle-work," which treats

of the various uses of Florence Knitting Silk in the construction of

patterns of that year in

Florence Silk mittens, as well as of various other choice

"Crocheted Silk Purses

Embroidery and Other Fancy

printed in 1887 a very large edition of our pamphlet under the

published one or more large edi-

chapters on other subjects, contributed by practical writers,

Retaining a few standard rules from those editions and adding

made by us and used

comprising a collection of valuable rules for that purpose.

tions of our popular

writer on this subject,

Bead- work" and " Outline

for 1888 consists of a large collec-

This work has been compiled, by a

and museums of Europe,

where embroidery has been practised by the people

tion of illustrations and descriptions of various kinds of

come properly under

in the contributed arti-

The engravings have been made by our

artists expressly for this edition

little difficulty will

be experienced by our readers in the use of the

beautiful stitches employed by the people of other countries in their

Hints to Purchasers of Material.

needle-work which are found in the following pages frequent men-

FLORENCE HOME NEEDLE-WORK.

In the selection of silk threads

Buyers should note carefully the labels on spools

note also the size.

must be a wash silk hence the importance of the name. By

each skein appears a ticket

other ways to usefully apply the numerous suggestions in

needle-work to be found in this collection.

Florence Knitting Silk.