The Priscilla smocking book, a collection of beautiful and useful patterns, with directions for working . et Crochet No. Basketry^ French and Eyelet Embroidery Macrame Colored Cross Stitch No. 1 Bobbin Lace Colored Cross Stitch No. 2 Crochet Bedspreads Netting Drawn Work Every book in the Priscilla Library is a genuine teacher. All the differentstitches are fully described and explained, then in addition there are a multitude ofillustrations showing stitches, details, motifs and finished pieces, all of which makesthe work just as clear and simple for the beginner as for the expert needleworker
The Priscilla smocking book, a collection of beautiful and useful patterns, with directions for working . et Crochet No. Basketry^ French and Eyelet Embroidery Macrame Colored Cross Stitch No. 1 Bobbin Lace Colored Cross Stitch No. 2 Crochet Bedspreads Netting Drawn Work Every book in the Priscilla Library is a genuine teacher. All the differentstitches are fully described and explained, then in addition there are a multitude ofillustrations showing stitches, details, motifs and finished pieces, all of which makesthe work just as clear and simple for the beginner as for the expert your order for the volumes you wish at once as the first edition is limited. Priscilla Publishing Co., 85 Broad St., Boston, Mass. ^risfciUa Smocking Jlook A COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFULAND USEFUL PATTERNS WITH directions for Working BY LOUISE FLYNN PRICE, 25 CENTS PUBLISHED BY ^\)t ^risiciUa $ut)lt£if)ing Companp 85 BROAD STREET, BOSTON. MASS. Copyright, 1916, by The Priscilla Publishing Company Trade Mark Reg. U. S. Patent Office All rights reserved Copyright in Great Britain and the Colonics .F6. A CiiAKMiNt; Tarty Dress for a Girl. Which Siuiu-a thl SiMPLKST Form. Ske Ily, ^i 2 _ * •,- ©CIA4311MJ1 r IN lis JUL 24 1916 » * THE ART OF SMOCKING SMOCKING is not new, but is a form of needle-work which is always in demand because of itssimplicity and beauty, and the opportunity it affordsfor originality of design. It is, in a few words, theembroidery of simple stitches upon the folds or plaitsof a shirred foundation, and may be used on any gar-ment where fullness is desirable. It is charming lorchildrens dresses, coats, bonnets, and muffs, as wellas womens waists, dresses, smocks, and other articlesof wearing apparel. The garments and simple de-signs shown in this book should arouse an added in-terest in this original, almost freehand work, inwhich designs may be created as the work progresses. Materials.—The materials which may be used an- most varie
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