The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . Fig. 601. MARKING IN SATIN STITCH. To work the letters shown in Fig. 605: Trace the outlineupon the material, and place the letter across a corner andnot straight upon the article. Run the outlines round withfine Embroidery cotton, and work the dark centres inRaised Satin Stitch, Herringb
The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . Fig. 601. MARKING IN SATIN STITCH. To work the letters shown in Fig. 605: Trace the outlineupon the material, and place the letter across a corner andnot straight upon the article. Run the outlines round withfine Embroidery cotton, and work the dark centres inRaised Satin Stitch, Herringboning a light threadover the Satin stitch when complete. Work all the dotsin Point de Pois, and the flower spray, the leaves, andflower petals in Satin Stitch, the centre of each flower asan Eyelethole, and the stems in Overcast. Mat.—A lace makers term for the close part of adesign. In Pillow Laces this is worked in ClothStitch, in Needle made laces with close and even rowsof Buttonhole. Mat Braid.—A thick worsted Braid, woven after themanner of plaiting, of from half an inch to three inchesin width. It is to be had in other colours besides black,and is employed as a trimming for coats, dresses, outdoorcloaks, & Fig. C05. MARKING IN EMBROIDERY. Marking Cotton.—An ingrain coloured sewing cotton,to be had in Turkey-red and blue, and sold in smallballs and reels; the numbers running from 40 to 120,by tens. Marten Fur.—This animal is of the Weasel are two kinds of Marten, the Baum, or Pine Marten(Mustcla abietum), and the Stone Marten (Mustda saxo-rum). This animal is a native of most European countries,and found in mountainous districts, while the manu-factured skin is sometimes known as the French Fur is of a dark brown at the extremity of the hair,while nearest the skin it is of a bluish white. The throat Matelasse.—A French term applied to a silk or woollentextile, to denote the peculiar style of its materials have a raised f
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