(hress \ vu UBIJOAm RyBijOAni FOR THE TEETH . lo (/uess ivor/c aLout ffiu/i(foam, Performs f'/s tas/cas a e/en/i/Jrice p/ea.sa/it/v and &«?//, C/ea//. mute teet/ta/?ot iiii/&amaresyjiam 'atom ^ice25cents at Druggists. for jree sample vial L.W.HOYT&CO. LOWELL. MASS. TO INSURE PERFECT RESULTS IN WORKING DRAWN WORK IN COLORS THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK RECOMMENDS THE USE OF j* j* Brainerd & Armstrong's Wash Embroidery Silks THESE were the first Wash Embroidery Silks to be originated and introduced in this country. They have taken High- est Awards wherever exhibited a today far and away ahead of all petitors. In this book they are ferred to by the abbreviat "B&A" and followed by the cc red shade number to be used It may ruin your piece to use any other silks that the dealer may say are "just as good." Have you a copy of Brain- erd & Armstrong's latest "Embroidery Book With Colored Studies?" A It teaches embroidery and will /J" keep you "abreast ol the times" in working Centerpieces. Doil- ies, Waists, W aist Sets. Table Covers, Sofa Cushions, etc. Mailed for JO cents. Address The BRAINERD & ARMSTRONG CO. 45 Union St., New London, Conn. Papsheaf ^ to *' THE MODERN SAFETY PIN /"liohly Endorsed by Trained Nurses Made inol Sizes Will not Pull Out in. Use .STIFF vSTRONG COILLLtSS u- TT1E ONLY SAFETY PIN MADE THAT CAN MOT CAT01 IN THE FABRIC. IUDS0N PIN CO.MFGRS ROCHESTER. N.V. '5tnd Postol to lol FYonklmSt NYCiry for r* HE t Sam PLC*. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work in Color ILLUSTRATED PRICE 75 CENTS THIRD NEW I M.ARGED EDITION 19 4 By Mrs. Isaac Miller Houck :: :: :: TIFFIN, OHIO :: :: No. 25 Minerva Street, U.S.A. THE L COr.' Two Ci V OCT 21 1903 U.H- S t rory r ' ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1904 BY MRS. ISAAC MILLER HOUCK IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CON CRESS AT WASHINGTON ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1900 BY MRS. ISAAC MILLER HOUCK IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CON- GRESS AT WASHINGTON. ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1897 BY MRS. ISAAC MILLER HOUCK IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CON. GRESS AT WASHINGTON. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHTED IN GREAT BRITAIN AND CANADA IN THE YEAR 1099. ALL RIGHTS RESER\ED 7^o you show narrow borders suitable for table and bed linen? See Cut No. 9. 4. Have you borders that can be used for shirt waists and handkerchiefs? See Cut IO. 5. Can drawn work be done successfully in circular form? See Cut No n. 6. Does your book show studies for lunch cloths, center pieces and doilies ' See Cuts Xos. 8, 9, in, u, [2, i , v 14. 33, 36, 37. 38, 39. 4". *2, 4;,, .SI. S4. 57. 59. 60. 7. Have you corner suitable for Brazilian point 3 See euts Xos. 16, 17, l8, 19. 20, 21. 22, 23, 24. 25. S. Have you studies in color suitable lor shirt waists and pillows? See euts Xos. 21-. 27. 28, 29, 30, 31. 47. 48, 49. 9. Do you show shirt waists finished ? See em No. 32. 10. Have you finished table centers? See euts Nos. .V,. 34, 35, .V'. 4'- 4-. 43. 44. 5"- 5 s . 60. 11. Does your book give finished pillows? See euts Xos. 47, 48, 41). 12. Do you give the uniting of different styles oi work? See euts Xos. i i, ;, 4 . 41, 44, 50, 55- 57 13. Do you unite a number of borders in one piece? See euts NOS. 1;,. 14. 32, 36, 41, 54. 14. Have you borders and fringe for towels and dresser ends? See em No. 15. rds laundering this style of work treat same as launderipg embroidery. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work 'ersian Pattern. npHIS design is suitable for stand cover, centerpiece for polished table or decorations of dresser cloth. Arrange size to suit article to be made. The thought here presented lacks hem or fringe, which should be added. Either should be from one and one half to two inches wide. Draft borders of right width by gauging buttonholing asshown in description No. 4. Complete buttonholing before threads are removed. Draw threads lengthwise. Do all hemstitching before adjusting to frame. In first border, which is one half inch wide, clip linen threads against buttonhole edge, forming squares, leaving six or seven threads between each square to be wrapped in filo 'n'lA' 1 2V0V Through these silken cords are laid three outlining threads, three from one edge to the other of buttonholing, and one from corner to corner of square. Webs are then woven. The colored plate plainly shows the method of weaving; also the laying of outlining threads. The center of each web, except corner one, is done with filo, ."„'„',. The outer colors vary: In one, use green filo, 2 8 7 °8 5 2! finish with rose, 8 6 g 8 o 7 i! m tne other, use green, ./ ; " s 4 , ; finish in lavender, 2 7 7 2 9 6 . The corner web is composed of green, ./ 7 " iS 'i ; pink, J,,-^; laven- der, ./ 7 -.,' : „ . Outline on wrong side of second border with green, AAA fans in corner begin with rose, 2 6 g 8 6 oi finished with lavender, 2 7 7 2 9 6 . Small border on either side of corner square executed same as sec- ond. Divide corner square into five parts, leaving six threads between each, as a foundation on which to do work as carried out; bind at sections; place sixteen jewels of green, gVssi lwo outlining threads are carried each way through jewels; star figures are woven around jewels, weaving on outlining threads and linen threads which are divided in half, weaving with filo, ._,"„', ,', ; bind outlining threads in center of space with knottings of pink, 2 5 4 7 7 s . In narrow border of fans, threads are removed as in first border ; wrapping and outlining executed in same manner. After outlining threads are bound in center of space, use four threads for handle of fan ; the remainder for fan proper. In one border the handles and center of fans are woven with filo green, jVss! finished in pink, ./'.,y ; ; in the other bor- der, with pink, _,VW and green, 2 7 4 5 5*i" '^' le s P a ce between narrow border divides into three parts, leav- ing threads between each part. Jewels are placed on sections, one row in rose filo, 2 8 3 3 o 8 2; l ' le other with 2 6 8 8 oV One outlining thread is carried each way through jewels ; on these threads and linen strands divided. Webs are woven on wrong side around jewels. Color used for webs in one row is pink, ,/'./;;'-;, against rose; then green, A A,, finished with AAi • In the other row every alternate web is different. For one against jewel use J,- s \ , .. V..- ; ; finished with AAA for the other, use AAA AV7 : fin- ished with 2 8 5 4 4 s ; for the other, use AAA -A' 7 ;''; : finished with AAA Webs in space were woven on right side with A u>- The weaving, where the diagonal outlining threads and the divided original linen strands meet at buttonhole edge, was done with green, A'AA and yellow, A';A> as shown by col- ored plate. Jewels on inside of borders are embroidered in satin stitch with filo, AAA ._,\' : A and AAA Should fringe be used, it is greatly beautified by backing with EE twisted embroidery silk, ..', ". '.; fastened to first row of buttonholing. This should be the last work. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work PERSIAN' PATTERN. -Throughout the hook von will notice the abbreviation of B. & A.— B. & A. stands lor the Brainerd .V strong Silks. Notice the higher numbers represent the B. .S; A. Silks, while the lesser numbers represent the Armstrong Corticelli Silks. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work First Steps — Drawing of Threads. N... 1. FIRST STEI'S-IMi \ WIN<; (il THREADS r T A IlkKK thoughts are to be con- -*- sidered in the beginning steps of Drawn Work. First, what shall I make? Second, the dimensions of the piece. Third, the material to be used. Choose patterns from the book, then follow descriptives closelj as dimensions and materials will be given. Cut No. i demonstrates the draw- ing of the threads as in a border; draw likewise for hemstitching, only fewer threads. In drawing for hem measure width of hem required and draw threads the entire length. In regulating the space the better way is to measure, as the width will be more accurate. After threads are lifted the following work will "be hemstitching and buttonholing. "TZS N O. 2, Hemstitching. THE placing of the needle and the lifting of threads are the principal thoughts. Heavy threads and materials were used that just how the work was done might be clearly seen ; the hem, as it was turned over to edge of drawn space, was held in place with a black thread, plainly seen. The thought arises, Shall the work be done on the right or wrong side? The author prefers the wrong side for neatness ; can be done from either] side. Hold the work ^firmly over the first finger with thumb "and^second finger; the upper needle is lifting the threads, showing the first step; thejower is finishing the work by binding the thread into the linen. Be careful not to catch too deep ; do not count ; simply lift sufficient threads not to draw the linen. HEMSTITCHING. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 7. Style of Frame with Piece Adjusted. pY the use of the l>ar frame your work is held in place and always ready to apply the needle ; in fact, it is the only way to do Drawn Work successfully. This style of frame is now being adopted by embroiderers everywhere. Its advantage is plainly seen. When the work is adjusted it can be held thus until completed ; also sponging and pressing can be done to advantage while in the frame; by the use of this frame your work is not mopped around, but will present a clean appearance until finished. I >ue does not hesitate to show their work to visitors, when, if in a badly soiled condition, we would not take the same interest, and certainly be ashamed to show to friends. The work in this cut has been carried on step by step, proving that if the entire piece is before us, we have the opportunity of changing our work, thus not becoming tired, as a change of work is rest. In this is represented several new styles of work : The wrapped work, covering the linen thread with filo silk of any color desired. This gives you an en- tire silk border. In one section the linen threads are not all drawn, showing how threads are left to be wrapped. Observe the needle binding these threads at sections, using knot stitch ; this fust binding will be covered, and is only done to hold the threads in place. Next, choose your color for wrapping ; start thread in buttonhole edge on wrong side, also wrap from wrong side by bidding finger against linen threads, slipping needle round and round until entirely covered from one section to another ; do not try to use other than filo silk, as it will not wrap so smoothly. After the wrapping is completed, smooth knottiugs, called jewels, arc placed on each section where wrapped cords cross; also use filo for jewels. Outlining threads are then laid. A needle is placed, showing the laying of threads through these silk cords, one each way and one diagonally through the jewel, making eight threads, when bound, on which to weave. Spider webs were woven, as shown in the finished border, using color for webs to please fancy. In this, white and green were used. The corners were opened by cutting out plain linen square against buttonhole edge, threads of Spool silk, letter A, were laid diagonally each way from buttonholing ; lay as regular as possible, allowing the size of corner to regulate number of threads ; bind to the center with knot stitch ; weave figures. Always analyze a corner or any figure in this way. Count threads around the outside edge, then look to center to see how many parts the figure has, taking Up or dropping threads, which is very easily done. The inside finish, or what you notice next to buttonholing, is termed saw- toothing; this is done by bringing the needle up between the outlining threads, loop back over the thread and take needle down through buttonhole edge; repeat this until the space between threads is filled; do not draw very firmly. In this are the most difficult styles of work. The author kindly cautions her patrons to study carefully each thought, for each and every thought gained here will be of great benefit us you advance through tile book. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work PIECK IN FRAME. Notb— We udvise all of our readers to buy one of these frames, since they can^be used^for either Drawn Work or embroidery; also observe how piece is adjusted to frame, two sides being basted to tapes, other edges laced over bars. See frame " ad " in this book. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 8. Threads Lain for Corners and Border. No, 8. THREADS LAIN I-Olt CORNERS ANIJ BORDER. HAVE had the question asked, How do you lay the threads for corners and borders? Notice that -■- parts of each style of work is unfinished. This will explain that the threads are lain diagonally across the border for figures, same as in corner for corner figures. In arranging threads in this way the work will not draw. After the figures are woven each thread is long sufficient for its place. In one cor- ner space, the proper way of laying foundation threads are shown. In another, after threads are lain, they are bound to a center and woven around three times, ready for figure weaving. In the third a wheel figure is partly woven, showing more plainly than words can tell how work is done. Notice this wheel complete as a heading of one of the first pages. The saw-tooth finish at edge of buttonholing is ex- plained with the working of four teeth ; simply loop the thread over the outlining thread, each time carry- ing thread down in buttonhole edge ; repeat until small points are formed. In the border foundation threads are lain across the linen strands, using the knot stitch in binding same; the figures are woven same as corner studies— usually smaller. In this figure the pineapple is imitated with an odd corner figure ; all buttonholing and hemstitching to be done before adjusting to frame. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 9. Continued Border Studies. wxMmsasssmEm CONTINUED BORDER STUDIES IT is very necessary that the rudiments of all Border work be thoroughly explained. The different ways of laying threads for borders are shown. Notice the very narrow border, how threads are knotted on alternate strands of linen and looped around the other one — the web figure woven when the thread is looped around. This border is very firm, and suitable for all styles of work. In the border, where threads are lain as in corner, the linen was cut close to buttonhole edge, forming square open space, leaving a narrow band of linen threads between each to be wrapped. After being wrapped the outlining threads were carried through these cords, as shown, and figures woven to fancy. The other borders are very clearly explained in the laying of threads and the carrying on of the weaving of patterns. Too many words in explanation only confuse : better to study cuts well. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 10. Shirt Waist and Handkerchief Borders. No. II). SHIRT WAIST AND II ANOK ERCHIEI- BORDERS. HAYING been solicited many times for borders suitable for sbirt waists and handkerchiefs, in these you will find six that will show prettily, very easy of execution and laundry well. Regulate materials to the article made. Only let me add, use fine goods, both material and thread, if beauty of work is desired. These borders are left in arrangement so thoroughly explaining themselves that further explanation is unnecessary, except in the one of block design. In this the jewel as a center of figure may puzzle. The buttonholing was the first work done. The border was then divided into three parts the long way, and square the other, leaving six or seven threads of linen running each way of border. Jewels are made on each section. Then the outlining threads are lain on either side of jewel both ways of border and fasten- ing in buttonhole edge. The star figure is then woven around the jewel dividing linen half and half, weaving on half of linen and one thread, until eight points are formed. After the figures are woven the outlining threads are bound to a center with a smooth knotting. All work should be in a bar frame, stretched before outlining threads or jewels are lain. The jewels are formed by first laying a few threads as a foundation, then covering over smoothly, leaving the threads in a broad fashion as an embroidered jewel. Do work from wrong side ; your work will be more smooth ; also lay outlining threads from wrong side. \ Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. ii. Drawn Work in Circular Style. No. ii. DRAWN wohk is i i m i I. \i: - i . I i THE question has been asked, Can Drawn Work be done successfully in circular style? In this cut you will learn that it can. A copy of the piece was taken before the entire work was completed that the full details would he clearly explained by the work itself. Alter buttonholing is complete and piece adjusted to frame the linen is drawn. Circle was opened in liar fashion, the openings being one half inch square, with six or seven linen threads left either way of piece. In lour parts of the circle you will notice some of these linen threads are wrapped. (See cut No. 7 for wrapping I Next, jewels are placed over all sections when linen threads cross. Outlining threads are then lain two and two either side ol jewels, figures and wehs woven on linen and outlining threads around jewels except when wrapping is done, then the little figures are woven in open space. After figures are woven the outlining threads are bound to a center, with a smooth little knot. Care must he taken in opening circular work to lift the threads that arrange the bars before any cutting is done, then cut only the wide spaces next to button- holing. This pattern was arranged with three sizes of circles, the largest being 17 inches, the next 10 inches, the inner one '1 inches, making the open circle 2 inches. Scollops were formed with a glass. No talk on this design is needed as the cut talks for itself. Persian silk No. A'A f° r white, green, EE wash embroidery, No for French knots and wrapping. Spool silk letter A, white for outlining. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No, 12. Sideboard Doily. No. 12. SIDKIiOARD DOILY. \ S the cut represents the work plainly, the size and material will claim attention, kindly asking patrons -*"*• to study designs when weaving. Size of doily, seven inches ; fringe, one inch ; margin between fringe and work, one half inch. Divide center into seven parts either way, removing four parts each way. By the drawing of these threads, linen squares are formed. Hemstitch around these squares, that the .same number of linen strands are on all sides. Five outlining threads bind these strands, two and two each way of piece. After threads are thus lain bind in center of open space, and weave designs to please fancy. Three designs are shown in this doily. Use filo *oVn or 7°° Hnen thread. Re- move from frame and fringe. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work X (). Three Borders United. ras Si; IHKEE BOKDERS INITED. TX this design three borders are united in a border for lunch-cloth. Square linen the required size. This was forty-four inches; hem, one and three fourths inches; measure twice the width of hem and gauge by drawing threads for first small border, which is three fourths inch wide; hemstitch on both sides before drawing for wide border, which is one and one fourth inches wide ; buttonhole around corners and hemstitch space between ; border, three eighths of an inch ; third border, three fourths inch ; buttonhole corner and hemstitch. The piece is now ready to adjust to frame. In case pieces are too large for frame, adjust one fourth. The narrow borders each have five outlining threads; cross the corner diagonally ; the one is divided into four parts, the other into eight parts. The wide border has nine outlining threads, six strands of linen being bound together. This border is broken by web figures. The corner is divided into eight parts, using five threads to each. Use 80 cotton for hemstitching, Cor- ticelli spool silk, pearl white, letter A, for outlining, using filo ^'^ I ,V *, for weaving. Plain satin damask was used. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 14. Table Cloth. ««™m»mnnmimuuiuum:m:ivgin^im^ I -\:\ :.i:i.'.v.:uuu;r... v.v.v;.::v;.;-iw\||muiniuunHmmmmuiiiHH«iinHiiii!iiiiiriuiiii«Hiii»iill lis IMAVi S »T'T-- Z&K*^. «••*.— — . _- ^ i S is^ 2^^ ^"£ 4£»i »«*- I ABLE i LOTH IN this-engraving is shown a Style of work suitable for table or lunch cloths. Use plain even-threaded linen. Hemstitch with No. 80 cotton. Spool silk letter A pearl white for outlining, buttonhole with white 61o, rT^a" 2V0V Weaving to be done with same as is the embroidered figure on plain blocks. Width of hem, three inches, finished with hemstitched bands. Width of block border, two and one fourth inches, inside finish of three hemstitched bands. Notice corner formed by bands of hemstitching. Size of cloth, two and one half yards. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 15. Towel or Dresser End. '*ffi No. 15. TOWEL Olt DRESSER END. AS borders and fringe are used very extensively for towels and dresser ends, you will observe a very ^~*- plain style in the cut before you. The border is left in explanation. The laying of the outlining threads are shown where no fan figures are woven. Care was taken that clusters of eight linen strands were grouped each tying, and three outlining threads were knotted over each of these groups. Width of border one and one half inches. Any border found in the book could be used for the purpose. Fringe the linen close to buttonholing or hemstitching, then tie in knots to form divisions as shown. Care should be taken to tie regularly each tie; also to divide the linen threads evenly. Use linen thread No. 300 for the weaving. A Treatise on M odern Drawn Work Nos. 16, 17, iS, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Description of Corners. No. 16 SACHET. OX this page you have the arrangement of a cushion or sachet with a comer study of a butterfly for a decoration. Size of linen for the little square is from two and one-half to three inches. Waste bits can be made use of, and what lovely tokens they make. Notice on opposite page corners of different de- signs, constructed in the same manner. The change in figures will be as fancy dictates, taking up or dropping of threads creating the pattern. In cut No. 8, the first steps, or how the threads should be lain, are given plainly. All outlining threads should lay as you see them. I have been asked if my book con- tained figures suitable for Brazilian points. Any figure can be used, and particularly those shown on opposite" page. Part of the work has been taken unfinished, that all parts would be clearly understood. TOKENS OF LOVE Fashioned with the most careful pains, Woven in figures with stars and chains, With colors as dainty as the rainbow above, Should be the gifts to those we love. More highly prized than all tin rest, jj w And cherished most by those loved best, H A Are the tokens made with loving hands, Wherein each stitch for a meinorv stand-.. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work Corner Studies. feV S! m-m ^S//«ivf Piii/ J W-'S ?jw.i\^^i .ms. $ wz mm Nog 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,26. CORNERS. A Treatise on Modern D r a w n \V o r k Six Color Studies. M^HIS group of different Styles of work on various colors and different stitches are given to teach the making of pillows, center covers, waist yokes, or where a variety of colors are pleasing, All buttonholing should be done as taught in descriptive cuts on first pages oi 1 k, After piece is button- holed the spacing of the border is given thought. The six styles shown are arranged over the same foundation. Six. or seven threads are left between open spaces. better regulate by eye do not count, as the mind is thus relieved. No. 26 on brown linen was opened into squares of one half inch each way o! border. The unfinished part will explain the foundation of each before the weaving was done. Colors for buttonholing was rose V,; jewels of green, / : ",'„; outlining threads of brown, : 'm",; wc1j around first jewel of pink, |J5|; red, «V, ; "-; second jewel of green, , 8 8 6 8 , ./,,',,"-; third jewel of lavender, V'-V, . ioasi e<1 » c finish of green. ■.'V' 4 , : .. No. 27. The foundation of this is as 26. The number of colors and manner of weaving will be given, buttonhole in white, 2 Vo*ii jewels of three shades of yellow, y,,Yi • -V i the outlining thread of spool silk, letter A, pearl white. Notice laying of threads throughout the piece. Webs are woven around the jewels, using three shades of blue 2V2V 22V11 iVaai small figures of green, jWoi are woven in open spaces, finish edge of rose, yV/',, • Weave webs on wrong side. No. 28. Linen of pink with jewels of bright colors. A very pretty style for pillow, as the work is quickly done. Spaces one half inch arranged each way, then jewels lain to cover where linen bars cross. Buttonholing of green. j* 8 8 jj 8 li jewels of pink ,'' . No outlining threads, instead the linen threads are separated and half and half of each bar are wrapped as one a short space from the jewels, from the pink jewel green, ^, :; s ', ; blue, . ll 1 ; l „; from the green jewel, lavender, .!\-^\: rose, j|o'*i finish edge with pink and lavender. Do all work from the wrong side. No. 29. On wdiite linen, buttonholing of white, 2 V around other vise versa. Edge weaving and binding of outlining threads in open space with lavender, ._."- No". 31. .Study on brown linen, foundation as in the other five. Work done with the heavier silks, Persian and Caspian, jewels tit red, /„'„".; rose, •'.',:■ Outlining threads ol green, jVjV star figure around red jewel of yellow iround rose jewel of lavender, _.';':,',; edge finish of ; 'W;i; binding of outlining threads with green, ._.',\V A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work A Treatise on M o d e r n D r a w n Work No. 32. Shirt Waist Study. No. 3J. SHIHT WAIST STUDY, TN this study are the uniting of three borders — a trimming for shirt waist. Many borders through- -*- out the book can be used for the same. Great care should be given in choosing of fine materials and doing the work well. The figures are SO plainly given and of simple construction, explanations of materials, width of borders, and manner of outlining will claim attention. For fronts of waist, the first thought is calculating for hem ; then the margin between hem and work Width of narrow bor- der, one half inch, with three outlining threads; web figure woven in space between groups of linen threads. Wide border, one inch wide, with linen strands bound in groups; then six outlining threads lain throughout border; figures woven between each group. Notice an odd figure in this border; fine linen lawn with spool cotton NK. go, for hemstitching; French balls of linen thread No. 700. for outlining and weaving ; margin between border of one half inch. \ Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. $3- Stand Cover in Green. \ WW ~ : /< Mo. STAND COVER IN GREEN TX this engraving is represented a style of work appropriate for small stands. Size of piece, twenty- J- four inches. The fringe is double; basic same as hem; buttonhole edge instead of hemstitching. Narrow border is three fourths inch wide; strands bound with live threads, weaving webs on every alternate binding ; space between border, three fourths inch, on which jewels of the satin stitch are embroidered. Width of wide border, two inches; divide in three parts; draw all threads, except six or seven, between each part ; these are bound and wrapped. Use filo ',;:'" ;'" ,';, 1 1 , 4 1 for wrapping jewels and webs in corner; outline with spool silk, letter A : weave figures with green filo, . ,";,',", . Jewels are em- broidered inside of wide border same as on space between border. When completed, cut hem at edge and fringe. Secure fine pillow-case linen at 11. & S. Pogue's, Cincinnati, Ohio. A 'I' r e a t i s e on Modern Drawn Work No. 34. White Table Center. Willi B I A III li CENTER. SO MAN'V have asked for an odd drawn border. This piece clearly demonstrates the odd border. Alter the Straight borders are -.ttulii.*! size of piece can be arranged to answer purpose. A twenty- seven inch square is very desirable for m. my uses. If hem be used, have same width as fringe, which is two inches; a margin of one fourth inch between fringe and fir>t border. Width of wide border, one and one half inches, with seven outlining threads lain through, knotted on every alternate group of linen strands and looped around the other group. A circular figure is formed around the group, where threads are looped, by knotting thread regularly to linen strands and outlining threads; three circles are formed, with a tooth finish to the last ; the comer figure is woven after threads are bound to a center; beginning to weave on lour threads, making eight such parts. Finish as shown. A margin of three eighths between first and second border. Width of small border, one half inch, with three outlining threads; the center thread is double, and is divided as thread is lain either side of center. The squares in odd border are three fourths inch, and are drawn to arrange three squares, then one inside and outside of two center rows. Six linen threads are left between each square. Pour outlining threads are knotted on linen threads running each way of border; three styles of figures are woven, cut showing plainly how all are executed. The work was done witli linen thread No. 700. The piece would be beautiful in color. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 35. Polished Table Square. ■OLISHED i.\i;i.I. SQUARE. THE- styles of work in this have been so fully described in preceding descriptions that the pro- portions of piece will be given, also color. Size of piece, ten inches ; one and one fourth inches for fringe ; width of border, one and three fourths inches ; border on sides extending from corner to corner ; divide lengthwise into four parts, and seven the other, leaving threads to be wrapped between each space. Wrap with yellow a!*™ 1 !' »W«i jewels in white filo, 2 Vo 4 i > outlining with spool silk, letter A; weaving figures with green filo, |V«V Remove linen from corners by clipping close to buttonhole edge. Threads of spool silk are then laid diagonally from one edge to another, these threads bound to a center. Now proceed to weave figures as shown. Finish corner in sawtoothiug, as described in Xo. 7. While every caution has been taken by the printer to reproduce the original shades, yet, with some, it is next to impossible. Therefore the close adhering to numbers of silks given is requested. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. ^6. Full Cut of Center Piece. H II. CUT OF MAM' LOVER. A I ^HE entire piece is represented to explain arrangement oi borders and blossoms. This is much re- ■*- duced. Size of piece twenty-five inches, fringe one and one fourth inches, margin between fringe and first border one half inch, first border one inch. Leave line threads between spaces for wrapping, as de- scribed in cut No. 7. Space between borders two and one half inches. Scatter blossoms in this space. Narrow border one half inch wide. The buttonholing and drawn work done with white filo ',,'a \ V';, 1 ,,', ; for violets, purple, ./ fi y, . JJf/j for stems and leaves, green, y 4 Vi • iViV f° r buttercups, yellow, 2 S „W toVri foliage, green, 2 7 4 Vn 2Y5V Outline with spool silk, letter A. Silk required for piece, six skeins of white, two each of colors. Use fine pillowcase linen. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work Nos. 37, 38, 39, 40. Four Pieces Shown. ' I v O gain as many studies as possible, four are shown on opposite page, each one being decidedly -*■ different from the other. The work was done in color, causing some parts to look darker. Colors will he given for each piece, also size. Piece of three narrow borders represent a rarity of web studies. Size a piece nine inches; fringe, one and one fourth inch, buttonhole with filo green, Y."!l \'" ._.", , ' - : , , ; first border fourths inch. Hemstitch linen strands against buttonholing. Five outlining threads of white spool silk are lain through, binding linen strands into groups of five. On alternate groups the threads are loop d around and knotstitch webs woven. One of lavender, j' ; ;V-2. pink, a Ve 8 o! '""-' corner web of green, edged with pink, .Y,, :; M . the other of lavender, gViV then green, : VV ! .m edged with pink, /vY,,; second border five eighths inch wide. The arrangement Of this border is plainly shown in cut No. 9, where a few threads of linen are left and wrapped, these threads lain through cords, and from edge to edge ol buttonholing, then each way. Wrap with white filo, 2V0V Outline with white spool silk. Weave webs from wrong side, with green. V','' s \ : and rose, jVs'a! third border three eighths inch wide, prepared same as fust bonier, sin ill webs of pink filo, 2 5 8 7 6 * . In border with corner webs of green, ., S S '';V Have all button- holing and hemstitching done before adjusting to frame. Second one described is the one with threads lilted through the entire piece. Si/.e of piece eight inches; fringe, one inch. Margin of one fourth inch between fringe and buttonholing. Corners on< Hid one fourth inches square. Threads are lain in corners and work done as described in No. 8 design, woven with .!\\,\ ; pink, jVso! g reen > 27°8V The remainder of square opened with space one half inch square, leaving si* or seven threads to be wrapped. .See cut No. 7 in center of piece, while between corners out- lining threads are lain each side of jewel, and star figure woven around jewel. See cut No. 10. One border is opened thus: jewels o! yellow filo, ., Star figures of bine, *.,' : \. Wrapping in center with rose filo, ._,'A,V Jewels of green, /,,\\, 2 7 8 Vr Fine linen and single threads. Description of Piece with Hem. OIZK of piece ten inches; hem three fourths inch, with a finish of double hemstitching. See cut No. .;. ^s-J The buttonholing was then arranged as is shown, following cut No. 3. The entire piece can be planned in this way: Width of wide border two inches. Narrow border three fourths inch, extending across wide border, forming corner square and space between. The corners and spaces between are opened after the bar style. Space one half inch with six or seven linen threads between. Jewels ol white filo 2 8 oVn are ' am over all sections, then outlining threads of white spool silk lain each side ol jewels in corners. Webs are woven from wrong side ol piece around the jewels with an edge finish ol weaving back and forth on linen and outlining threads. In the space along sides of piece the outlining threads are lain as in corner. Linen strands were divided in the weaving, making four parts around each jewel. Outlining threads are bound to a center ami tied with a smooth knotting. The beginning and weaving of narrow borders is fully given in cut Xo. 5. The soft tints of pink and greeh would be most beautiful in toning the work. Hemstitch with fine cotton No. 80. Buttonhole and weave with white filo ..'„'„',. Piece with wheel comers is ten inches, with fringe one inch. Margin of one fourth inch between fringe and border. Width of border two inches. Arrange buttonholing first ; border next thing in view; spaci between corners are divided into four parts one way and five the other, with six or seven linen threads between each part to be wrapped. In this, wrapping was done in pink jewels of white, jVoV Three outlining threads lain each way through cords with white spool silk. Fan figures of gieen filo ./V's 7 :;. are woven in two spaces, and figures of pink 1 dged with green, .. in two center spaces. The corner figures are explained in cut No. 8, and on page of comer studies use pink, B 2 7 4 8 7'S; green, ," V, and , y '.; white, ,.' ; „'„', . Remove from frame and fringe. A Treatise on M o d e r n D r :i w n Work Nos. $■/, 38, 39, 40. Four Pieces Shown. Tnw WW* tl» fXt II" 1l y s 'H .)•*■* ■S , J \ M ? acaa T>s>gr* I'AijBi -•■- ?■■• -■'* *"i sr^ i"-^ -"'■ »...* -•'•'► xaannnnrrsan 9 » > f *i »' > 1 •> r" r > ' 'was* ^^^^i> ~ SjHtjt^i^gi & ***** 3 £•-£•<£>'&& ^ ***** ki'iiM3S!i_!nmui 5 w iff iff .ff 7< I \ - 87, 38, 89, i» Note From the expressions of those receiviug this book as a gift it is greatly appreciated. It will be ju*t tin- gift for your friend and bring hei many hours '>f pleasure, with kind thoughts of the giver. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 41. Table Center. A VERY pleasing table center is shown on opposite page. The work, as arranged, is very interest- ing ami quickly done. The cut represents parts darker than others. This is due to the parts worked in color. In giving descriptions, the colors will be arranged and numbers given. The same ar- rangement of piece would be equally pretty in white. The greater part of the work shown has been de- scribed in the first pages. Next thought will be given in size, materials and numbering of silks. Hem cm lie substituted fur fringe, making it almost the same width. Either the double or diagonal hemstitch- ing used as a finish. Size of piece, twenty-five inches: fringe, one and three fourths inches; margin of three eighths inch between fringe and first border. This border is clearly described in Cut No. 9. All buttonholing is completed before threads are drawn, thus the entire piece is planned and each part is arranged for numbers; buttonhole with green 7:'" \"' ■• gVi ■ First border five eighths of an inch wide, with web figures of white, A l 4 , for center; with a finish of lavender, ./ ;-,,''„ ; green, 2 6 8 9 8V The narrow out- lining border is one half inch wide. The linen strands are bound with rose, jVtV Size of Square, in inner border, one and three fourths inches, divided into four parts each way, leaving linen threads each way to be wrapped with white, ./•„ 1 „ , 1 ; jewels of white, ./'„'„ 4 1 . See Cut No. 7. Outlining threads of white spool silk are lain each way of square; fan figures of white, , : ';,Vi woven in each corner space; webs of green. _ M ,V„. I'll two spaces mi either side, while small figures of green, /VVi • fill center spaces. On alternate blocks an embroidery design drawn with a spool as a center, a small star figure of green, .'•JV,, fill space in center of circle; embroidered jewels of rose, \^\, and lavender, , 7 7 * 9 * 0l form a finish around the outside edge; use fine spool cotton for hemstitching. Round threaded pillow-case linen, se- cured from H. & vS. Pogue, Cincinnati, Ohio, was used. Remove from frame and fringe. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 4 1 . Table Center. No. 41. TABLE CENTER Note— Parents intending to place their daughters in an educational institution will please notice ad of Ursuline College in back of book. I personally know this to be n worthy institution. Till A r thou A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 42. Jardiniere Stand Cover. No. 12. JARDINIERE STAND COVER, qpHIS engraving presents a style of border work very attractive, durable and easily accomplished In this the materials are of white. This same style of work on gray linen would be most beautiful with colors of silk to harmonize with furnishings of room in which to be used. Size of piece from which cut was taken, twenty-five inches; fringe, one and one half inches; width of narrow border one half inch ; wide border, one and one half inches. Threads should be drawn and hemstitching completed before adjusting to frame. Only one binding thread is used in small border. A sufficient number of threads laid .11 corner to weave figures, five outlining threads prepare the wide border for weaving the hrst threads, binding the linen strands in center of border, knotting eight of the strands together The remaining four outlining threads bind linen strands, first on one side of center threads, then on opposite side, leaving every alternate group of linen strands unbound. These are wrapped in two silken cords taking four strands in each. By counting threads in corner figure, forty are observed Then look to center Count parts into which divided. Ten is the number. Thus four threads are taken for each part Weave all ten parts a certain length, then add the curve weaving last, dropping and taking up threads as shown. For-get-me-nots were scattered in the corner of linen. Use filo silks for all work but hemstitching and outlining. Use fine cotton and spool silk. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 43, Dining Table Piece. DIMM. rABLE PIECE. '"TM1K universal use of a pretty piece oi needlework adorning the *~ dining table after service has been removed has claimed attention iii cut on tliis page. Although simple in thought, it is quite impres- sive. WiUl roses alter the little cut (which is a very pretty size) are embroidered for an edge finish. Embroider with whil .'.',. the heavier silk perhaps better for edge. With a paper pattern the n can be traced, and are easily done in buttonhole embroidery stitch. A square of six inches is arranged in comer, and can be done in differ- ent styles as fancy dictates. The cut speaks for itself very plainly. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 44. Sweet Peas and Drawn Work United. ' I "^HE uniting of blossoms and drawn work form a pretty creation, especially if the colors of blossoms are carried throughout the work. The blossoms should be given first thought. Choose as nature re- quires. Afterward these same colors can be woven in figures of drawn work, the only care required is not to weave the darker or very light shades together. Tlie size ofpiece^ materials used, and the work, will next be given attention. Size of piece can be regulated to suit the worker. The original piece is twenty-five inches, with a hem of one and one half inches, finished with double hemstitching; a margin of one fourth inch between hem and first border. Style of work in first border is explained in cut No. 9. The filo used is pink and green of the sweet pea shades. A margin of one fourth inch between first border and pyramids. In this margin small embroidered jewels of pink and dark rose. The corner squares are three inches, with a narrow border, one half inch around. This border is explained in cut No. 9. The center figure or corner is explained in cut No. 8. Two pyramids of drawn work are arranged between each corner. Size of open space in pyramids one half inch, with six or seven linen threads between each space as a foundation for fringe. Kntire piece can be arranged when the buttonholing is planned. Buttonhole with white filo, ./ , 1 „ 4 1 . Other colors may be selected from color card when blossoms are chosen. Select at all times fine pillowcase linen, cotton thread for hemstitching. Buttonholing and hemstitching should be done before adjusting to frame. Use none other than the Author's famous bar frames for doing drawn work. Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 44. Sweet Peas and Drawn Work United. \ !i SWEET PEAS ANIi draws Work UNITED, Note— At my exhibits man} ladies have asked for a card to send to some friend knowing tluir love for art work. In this hook you will find .1 card or two. Please send to some one interested. Your kindness will be appreciated. 'I'm; Aithur. A Treatise on M oder n D rawn Work No. 45. Design for Corner. ■ ■V.V.\v.V.\\V.V.\'.V.V.V 1 V.'.V.V.V. , .V.V.V.V.Y4V." ! bbghbbbd IP III i Q 3«>3BBQI hV.V/.V.V.v.V.V.VAV.V.VAV.W.V, 0| 09 J BBBfll bssbbsi i mmaBBta l .V«.v.\W.V.V.V.VAV.VAV.V.\V...V.V.V.V.V.V.%WAV.V.VW.V.V.vi No, IE I'l SIGN FOB C( IRNER. IN this style of work threads should be drawn Erst the length of corner desired ; then the drafting each way, lessen the length of one square. Continue in this way until corner is formed. Buttonholing should be completed before clipping threads. Leave threads between each space on which to do the work. Bind at sections, as in wrapped work. See No. 7. Size, eleven inches when done; width of hem, one and one half inches. I'se very fine thread, No, 700 for linen, 120 for cotton ; also use fine handker- chief material. All work, except buttonholing, should be done on wrong side. Sponge and press before removing from frame. Treatise on Modern Drawn Work. ®Wm> HANDKERCHIEF (fpW ftSSfii 505 Are You a Lace Maker? IF SO, YOU WILL APPRECIATE 194 THIS HANDKERCHIEF BARGAIN n, as illustrated, fine linen law 11 for centei . 195 tenburg braid am AAfl complete the hand foi ffui Or with N..s. ]'.'!. ; mplete foi B8*) M "t with No. 385 Hooiton ■^00 For 60c— ami with fir-.r ^ we send our 160-page catalogue, showing man] bai gai ds for lace mai 1 r£: ; ;& 335 LAMSON BROTHERS, Must be kept warm with solt flannels. We are clothing babies in every state in the I'nion — Canada — Alaska — Mexico Cuba — Porto Rico— Hawaii Islands and the Philippines with Non=Nettle White Flannels it, finest Flanels made— no larse wool* — nothing Hi at will Irritate the baby*s delicate skin. Beware of imita- tions— all genuine Non-Nettle Flannels arc stamped "Non-N< tile," Ige — and arc sold only hy us. We Bell them direct 10 mothers. The) cost no more than other flannels. Don't buy until you have seen them and don't attempt to make 1 tng without our Modern paper patterns for baby's first wardrobe, luding accurate patterns for plain and fancy dresses. The new band that fastens without b | ins; clonk ; kimon ; sh'irts without shoulder or armholo teams and evei arment, with illustrated insl lling quantity Send 25 cents, mention this ho.>k and we will send our non-nettle c;ise , ontaining complete modern pattern outfit ; ing all Non-Nettle Flannel ; Samples of our Ann ritant Diaper; W special values in line white goods ; large illustrated catalog showing Tti bargains in embroidered flannels and everything needed for baby's outfit, or Sample Book of Flannels Free. . 333 TO 343 SUMMIT STREET TOLEDO. OHIO Poker Burning (ON WOI )D OR LEATHER! «*****SS*;**:**-i33S F \VM 1NAHNG W«i K K 1 ic results obtained ?uickly, e;isil\ . Complete pyrographic outfits and novel designs in stamped or plain, read tion. plain, r With .1 Closson \ rographic ' Outfit ■>»>0».MWOO0<' produce at trifling ipular decoratit e lit h high price is p. ml in i acks, picture frames, desk furnish- ings, plaques, etc., in quaint shapes and effective designs. \Vr H. tor illustrated - .it.t- showlng em Ire .mints ami ion -a i m >.i novelties, ;■ (i or plain. cubing. A. B. Closson, Jr., . Would you be Interested IF iherewuNO DOUBT li your own mud thnt ttiis M ,i liine w.-is n r Huhln $7(1 ;nl Bin "dlnct from fctOIy" „*"»•"<» ' ABSOLUTELY FINEST GRADE FIRS I ■ ■ finish; then, tli to >our own hoi l , it. cv .inline It, and return It, 1 I i'tite. Samples of work dona oo thu ■ tossy lady uj«.n request. jt$k ftr Special Cataitgut AV H. n The Horner Young Co., Toledo, Ohio. ■ (Exclusive MsltersJ ■ A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 47. Pillow. AS the pattern of pillow 47 is •*"*- given with each book, the descriptive corner has been made very plain, that each patron may make up the pillow, as the work is confined to margin of pillow. A very pretty scroll is formed around center. The wrapping, jeweling, laying of outlining threads and opening out of work, has been thoroughly given in cuts Xos. 7, 8, 9, 10. The colors and their arrangement are next to claim thought. Colors in buttonhole embroidery, green, I orti 1 i'i 7 s 2 ii. ,v ,\. 2 ,, 2 1 2V2V 2 7 8 2 4 8; wrappinj in corner with rose, s %%\; jewels of green, ,VA: figures in oblong 1 8 2 , 'J .1 2 1 rose, j? 8 : ; CORNliH TO I1N1SIIED PILLOW i_ r ,. 262 Si i'i'" eacii side or ie\\ ^ bS s ° 8 f 8 green ' »'AV th - «4 A%. edged with green. aWa , around jewel webs. Around green jewel 2084. green, 2 7 9 8 2 4 4. binding of outlining threads with green »VaV edged with red, ..' ii , i " i . 'J 8 circles of green, green, ,»,«, / (; V... In spaces around edge of pillow, alternate jewels of red, 2 Vo° s , and green, ,, , were arranged over sec- tions, outlining threads of green, , 7 ,;V,, lain each side of jewel, if embroidered jewels ol green, No. 48. Pillow, QIVESmdetajl a pillow with border studies and corner designs. The work has been left unfinished to ^Plain how the weaving was done. Width of borders and arrangement of colors will be given. Numbers ^buttonholing, %Yd, 2W0, hemstitched with AVi . Numbers used in outlining wide border, /,.,.„ A<>7 "V ViVwi' 7*^- C f 1 ° rsu f s dincent er of corner figures, ,\',\, ffl t . Edge weaving of /,«,'■. #,«.. S^"V,.^^ t M >;/« A - B ^«erfly design of Nos -„ /.%, ,VA. AVi. .VA- Alternate cemerone 4 "™ *"V '! ," s^^T US " d '" f*! 1 ""* lhreads ofsecond border - beginning with . c one, are „„,„ , , , ,, , , ., im , m ^m. Corner design is left unfinished to explain work Colors W is'lw^tTinlJT^ CO, ° rS " W6b B * 1 ™ '" b ° rder « e AV,. AVi. ,VA- Size of pil- No. 49. Jewel Pillow. QN same space with border pillow you will notice a small jewel square, giving the arrangement of a jewel pillow. As the wrapping and jewels have been explained in cut No. 7> the correct materials 2K h %Tt er ' tV° line "' Ule br ° Wn ' hluc ' llink ' ° r S ree "' '— colors of a "y kind can be used With effect. The buttonholing should be done with one color, also the wrapping. The jewels can be o a variety of colors, thus affording an opportunity of using the over threads from other work. Heavier breads than filo can be used. Correct size of pillow, twenty inches, border four or five inches, the en- tire surface opened. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work Mo. 17. N IS No. 49. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 50. Embroidery and Figure Weaving. No. 50 EMHKOIW n AM Rl \\ KAVlNli. ON this page is shown a style of work that is daily gaining popularity among workers. Stamped pieces can be procured at art stores in great varieties, especially the Mount Mellick designs are very pretty, l'arts of work done in the design stitches, while other parts can be utilized by buttonholing leaves or scrolls around edge. After linen has been removed the heavier threads can be lain on which to weave figures to please fancy. The work is quickly done. Different colored linen with bright oriental shades will liven any room. The size of piece shown is twenty-seven inches, with an odd edge, button- hole with dark red. Am leaving the blending of colors to the worker. Fancies differ. Treatise on Modern Drawn Work N o. A Uniting- of Six Borders. >'HiummummimiimiiiiiiituituiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiwiiiiHiiuiiMriiiiuiiHiHiinnwn///'' •* tiff if # iff f f if f i f f f f f f f if fit ijfiff: If f ■?/ W j I. -ilimiililH K ! No. 51. A UNITING OF SIX KOIt DICKS. AS the uniting of different borders are often asked for, this cut will bring to mind the uniting ■ of various borders. Either style of border can be used singly with pleasing effect. The lust steps of all these borders are fully explained in cuts No. 8, g and io. Size of piece, with width of border and material will be given. Corners are of different designs, and described in first studies; si/.e of piece, twenty-two inches; hem, one and one fourth inches; double hemstitching; margin ol iiiie fourth inch between border. Width of first border, one half inch ; second, one inch ; third, three fourths inch, with hemstitched bands as a center finish. White filo ',;'!■: \"' iVo* . or bnen No. 700 for weaving fine damask or pillow-case linen; cotton thread No. 80 for hemstitching. 1 : When showing your book to friends, if they .iru pleased and want a book, kindly give them theaddrei 9 A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work THE oM° MANU- FACTURING CO. MIDDLETOWN, - - CONN. MAHUFA< rURERS OF The Celebrated Dress Shield ( >M( > Curvette — for stout persons. OMO Out of Sight — for use in summer shirt waists. OMO Detachable — used without sewing in the garment — quickly removed. < >M< ) Linen Mesh — excellent hot weather shield. ()MO Short Flap — especially adapted for thin sleeves. < >M( i Absorbent — for those who perspire freely. Sunshine Silk — elegant silk finish and a good absorbent. \Dcfttcelli/ SPOOL SILK SELECT your sewing materials with care. Any sewing for which you use silk at all deserves good strong silk. For sixty-five years Corticelli Silk has held the world's record for superiority, having won 40 Highest Awards in the United States and abroad. No other silk ever received one half the like honors. If you are not satisfied with what you are using why don't you try "Corticelli?" When you go shopping don't simply say " a spool of silk," but make the clerk give you "Corticelli," or go to another store. When you want silk for fancy work always see that your dealer gives you Corti- celli, Filo Silk, Persian Floss, Twisted Km broidery Silk or Corticelli Mount Mellich Silk. Corticelli Silk Mi lis Nonoti ck St. Florence, Mass. TOO STRONG TO BREAK A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work n-pn mti.iii HMXUUKllM ■niiiiiiniiii I B.v.'.v.v.v. No. 52. Sideboard Doily. r ~T A HIS_engraving represents a lovely doily for bracket decora- -*- tions for the sideboard. The piece in size is nine inches square; fringe, one inch; border, one and one-half inch, with thir- teen outlining threads. The space between corners is separated into seven equal parts; three of these parts are woven on. You will notice that on the strands of linen I have wrapped part way and finished by weaving. Finish center with bands of hemstitch- ing, using different styles. Divide threads in corners into eight parts, allowing five threads each for four parts and eight threads each for the remaining four. Use fine, even-threaded pillow-case linen; 100 cotton for hemstitching; spool silk, letter A, for out- lining; white fib) Vlv f ' jVo* • fl,r weaving. Mo, 52 SIDEBOARD DOII.V. No. 53 Polished Table Center. TTKRK is shown a style of work that is very attractive, -*--*- most suitable for stands or polished table centers. While this is presented in pure white, color can be sub- stituted. Size of piece, fourteen inches, with one and one fourth inch fringe; width of border, two inches; sides are divided into four parts one way and eight the other, leaving six threads between each space to be wrapped, Read No. 7, which will explain just how the foundation work is accomplished. Two styles of figures are shown in the weavings of these sides. Divide corner into five parts, removing threads from three of these parts each way, forming four squares of linen in corner. Hem- stitch around linen blocks, also a buttonhole edge. ( hit- line and weave as presented. Buttonhole, wrap, jewel and weave with filo ';:".; "■" _.';,'„',• Outline with spool silk, letter A. Hemstitch with 80 cotton. .WAVAVA'AVAVAWP ** »..«*'-.« Jr. J* \. anew?! »"«»'% BOOO0; 'AVAVAVAVAVA'AVO l|'|l|MM''l!l!UM''t\""V""''""'M""""«i No. 53. POLISHED TABLE CENTER. A Treatise on Modern Prawn Work No. 54. Cake Doily with Three Borders. No. M. CAKE DOILY WITH THREE BORDERS. PI I. LOW-CASK LINEN, fine cotton for hemstitching and spool silk, letter A, are the materials us Size of piece, ten inches: fringe, one inch, with a space of one fourth inch between fringe and border: small border, five eighths inch wide: bind the strands of linen in groups of four, with a double thread : this thread is separated with the other outlining threads. The web in corners is woven first on right side: reverse frame and weave on wrong side. Change as many times as de- sired. Kan figures ate woven in inside corners: weave handle first. Wide border is one and one fourth inches, with nine outlining threads. Bach corner is divided into five parts, < (bserve figure carefully, as the taking up and dropping of threads are plainly shown. NOTE— .Vis contained in this book have been personally solicited. Patrons need have no fear. They are worthy. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work H1ll'ffl)1.> KM "r f U l ""'^ ^Dlt^^ '$J$'$'&'A& '<£'* '-$ '-* '4' '4 '£ '* '£ '*• 'A <0* ) 335 as No. 55. Sideboard Cover AS we have been studying diriing- - room decorations, let me add a suggestion for a sideboard cover, Ar- range linen the size of top, using hem or double fringe. The borders here represented were drawn the same width, three fourths inch, allowing space be- tween of two inches. In this space were scattered forget-me-nots. The borders cross in corners, forming a square of linen on which are embroid- ered Honiton braid. In this you will notice the unison with which drawn work, Honiton braid and embroidery are united. The fancy stitch at edge was made to secure a second thickness of linen ; this is done to double the fringe. Haste on wrong side. Outlin- ing with 80 cotton ; weaving with linen ; embroidering Honiton braid with filo ',:': , ! « Vil forget me-nots with filo AVii stems, filo ./.,' ; s -,; fancy stitch with EE wash silk. Use damask linen. ■Mil 1 *Mi mm No/65. MDEHOAKD CUVIiU. No. s6 Design with Block Corner. T X describing this design an effort has been made to explain -*- how threads were drawn, so that block of linen is formed in corner. Size of piece, ten inches, one inch for fringe. Button- holing, wrapping, weaving and embroidering on plain blocks with filo ',;",;. \"' jVoV In fancy, see color, which please allow me to ar- range. Buttonhole and wrap with white filo S\* \ ; hemstitch and outline with Corticelli spool silk, letter A; for the wheel figure use a dainty green filo ./ 7 V, ; the webs in center border of white filo jVo*! tne biside border of pale pink filo \\\l\ embroider on linen squares with white. Width of outside border, three fourths inch ; center border, one half inch ; third, or inside border, three fourths inch; draft buttonholing, allowing threads to lie drawn from one border to the other, thus forming square. When threads are removed for border, cut against buttonholing that forms squares, first border divided into seven parts, leaving six threads between each space to be wrapped. Outline as shown. Weave figures in center border. Threads are drawn lengthwise linen strands, hemstitched to buttonholing ; three outlining threads laid ; webs woven on every alternate group ; third border divided into four parts; wrap and outline same as first. Embroider to fancy on linen squares. mtmm m ■"' hum E m iMnMtVliBSIEWfll X MAS [AS JE3 i§3 No. 56. DESIGN WITH BLOCK COKNEli. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 5 / Border for Table Cloth. ■ 1 \ViV*Vi\v.\\v;^\v l :^Y4\\Vi\Vi\v;v\\ f ;.v.\ViVrf ■ iiiiiiiririiiiifiiiiniuuiiiuitiiiiiiiinir/ri/rif ■' rtttttf f*+ttttttt*tt*t mnmiNtnitiiiHiiHitniiiifniiiiim = : h * T* i - ;Z •» .• § *s ^ _ " 2 *■ S % E :- .- = ♦ -* ♦ — ■5 . = % 1 * — ;* . z % : i v 5 Z V - ; ^ n :r = V - ; * H :; r % ;- * — -- :: = v E "; • : r v z '; [- s ♦ *J ^ — ~* - 5 ♦ • " — -. -: = * '.'l ™ ~ .- s % -" i = - BORDER I <>K TABLE CI.OTH. HERE is shewn a very plain but handsome thought for table-cloth or lunch-cloth. The border, of seven small hands of hemstitching, is broken by clusters of roses embroidered on the linen Gauge width of hem by drawing only two threads, baste hem very true to drawn threads, using heavy paper for rose pattern. Draft roses on same linen a-- cloth, cut out, baste in clusters, and embroider with Corticelli filo silk. This done, draw threads for bands just to the roses. Cut threads and hemstitch. Allow a space of from twelve to fourteen inches between clusters. Width of hem, two inches; width of border, two and one half inches. Size of cloth, three yards long, two and one fourth wide when done. Damask or plain linen is suitable. Turn to No. 43 for rose pattern. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 58. Stand Cover in Blue. 7 N this cover is shown a style of work that can not fail to please. The work is very elaborate, the harmony of color grand. The delfts of blue are progressive" in their shadings, with a tinted corner of lavender, rose and pink. Care has been taken in giving size and width of border and numbers of silks, that the piece may be a facsimile of the original. First, let me urge choosing a fine, even, round-threaded pillow case linen. One would not care to do the amount of work required and always regret not having selected fine linen. Square linen, twenty-seven inches if fringe is used. If hem, the width of hem larger, than twenty-seven inches will be the size with hem basted. Fringe or hem one and one half inches; space between this and first border, one half inch. First border, three fourths inch ; second border, one inch ; third border, seven eighths inch. Wide border, or one divided into seven parts, three inches. The entire piece can be drafted by drawing threads for buttonholing, as explained in No. 4; buttonhol- ing done before removing threads. In first border, threads are drawn only lengthwise; hemstitch finely against buttonholing. Then linen strands are bound with three threads, binding strands two and two, as shown. Threads in second are first drawn lengthwise, then divided into squares, leaving six threads between each space to Vie wrapped. Five outlining threads are laid through these cords, and six from one buttonhole edge to the other. When bound in center there are twenty-two threads on which to weave figures. Remove threads in third as in first: also hemstitch to buttonholing. Three outlining threads bind this border, first binding three in center, then one and two, as is plainly shown. The inside border wrapped and jewel work, with outlining threads, webs and figures woven in spaces. First let me ask you to study carefully the explanations of how the wrapped work should be pre- pared and carried out in No. 7. as given. The width of this border is three inches, and divided into seven parts one way, and threads removed the other way to form true squares, leaving six or seven threads between spaces each way to be wrapped, Wrap and jewel sections, then lay three outlining threads through the silk cords each way. When bound in center the threads number twelve, on which three tows of webs and four rows of small figures are woven, except squares ot spaces in corners, in which fans are woven, the inner ones in a dainty lavender, the outer point of pink and rose. Numbers of silks will here be given ; Buttonhole with filo ' K '!\"\"' /YY, : wrapping in second border with filo jYso! figures in this border, except corner, with filo v/Vi a »d 2 T tVo! corner figure with *** a ; webs in corner of first border with /YVi : figures in corner of third border with 2 7 7 8 s 8 oS the wrapping with jVso! jewels in white filo 2 VoV Blues in wide border are as follows: „Y\ ; „. y ; YV jY, : ' : . _. 7 ,'',\. /,-" .';• aVsV Lavender for fans in corner, g 7 e 2 g 5 , pink, rose, 2*4 T iV Buttonholing threads drawn lengthwise, and hemstitching should be completed before ready for frame. Outline with spool silk, letter A ; sponge and press on wrong side, remove and fringe. The fringe was backed with double KK wash silk, fastened to first row of buttonholing. Brush fringe with a wire brush. Trim depth of linen fringe. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 68 A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 59. Sideboard Center. No. 59. SIDEBOARD CENTER. BORDER WORK would be the term applied to the piece here shown. While pure white is most suitable for sideboard decorations, yet the work executed in color would make it very appropriate for polished tables, mantels or bedrooms. Size of piece, the lucky thirteen inches ; fringe one and one half inches ; hem can be substituted ; first border, one and one half inches wide, with eleven outlining threads. This we term a broken border, as figures are of different weaves, corners are divided into ei^ht parts, and plainly shown how weaving is carried out. Second border is one inch wide, with sim- ply outlining. The corners are woven first in webs, then divided into four parts, lastly into twelve. Should you desire color, mingle a dainty pink, green and white. A Treatise on Modern Drawn Work No. 60. Corner of Stand Cover. ualiUiimuuiwmuliiiMiii tUiiittii,.ilili i tuiiuiititiiiiu Ni.. 6(1. CORNEH OF STAND 'CO v Kli. TN this is shown the uniting of Drawn Work and Honiton Braid. Size of piece, twenty-four inches, -*- one and one fourth inches for fringe. A square of seven inches is arranged in each corner, with a margin of one half inch between fringe and square. Three clusters of braid are embroidered between squares, and one in center of square on plain linen block. Three loops at corner of square. Width of border in square, one and one fourth inches, with nine outlining threads. Divide linen strands into five groups and weave on alternate ones, center of corner figure a web, then branch out as shown. 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