. Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine . The Needleworker^s Corner Some Exquisite Centerpieces forthe Dining Room By Kathryn Mutterer T|HE centerpiece which most com-I petently meets present-day needsis simple while it is too unsophisticated isnot desirable because sometimes it be-trays an undeveloped taste, but chic. No. 12256. CHRYSANTHEMUM CENTER simplicity is an entirely different thingand nmch to be desired. Both of the centerpieces illustratedhere are unquestionably within the capa-bilities of the average embroiderer. Thebowknot, basket and daisy design ismade of f
. Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine . The Needleworker^s Corner Some Exquisite Centerpieces forthe Dining Room By Kathryn Mutterer T|HE centerpiece which most com-I petently meets present-day needsis simple while it is too unsophisticated isnot desirable because sometimes it be-trays an undeveloped taste, but chic. No. 12256. CHRYSANTHEMUM CENTER simplicity is an entirely different thingand nmch to be desired. Both of the centerpieces illustratedhere are unquestionably within the capa-bilities of the average embroiderer. Thebowknot, basket and daisy design ismade of fine white linen and embroideredin cut-work, outline and solid-satinstitch. It is about forty-five inches indiameter. The plain scallops should beheavily padded, then buttonholed. If adefinite color scheme is carried out,howevei, after the scallops are worked,they may be outlined with the color onedesires to predominate the embroidery. Chrysanthemums are always beautifulin household linens for they lend them-selves to such infinite variety of treat-ment. They aie never more elegant thanwhen worked in all-white, yet theirappeal is irresistible when they are donein yellow or old rose. The centerpieceshown here is made of a beautiful qualityof oyster white linen, the embroiderybeing done in sohd satin, outline, seedand eyelet stitches.
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