Show Interlaced Stitches In Tones of Pink Pint By RUTH WYETH SPEARS DINK INK is the newest color in dec dec- oration It is charming for embroidered embroidered em em- broidered mats and table scarves The runner shown is palest pink linen embroidered in darker pink and deep rose A pearl cotton embroidery thread size 5 is used Cut the mat or runner the de desired desired de- de sired size allowing IVi inches all 8 9 2 3 2 14 13 is G E 6 around for hems Turn the hems and sew them by hand at the corners Now embroider around the top of the hem with plain catch catch- stitching in pink as at A. A Next interlace these stitches with therose the therose rose as at B. B Three 1 inch 1 inch squares are embroidered embroidered em em- broidered in each corner Mark each square with a pencil The method of laying the pink foundation foundation tion threads is shown in diagram C. C Bring the needle out at 1 place it in the material again at 2 and bring it out again at 3 Continue following the numbers and weaving the stitches over and under as shown Next interlace these stitches with rose Start at D and follow the diagrams until all stitches are interlaced as at E. E NOTE Mrs Spears Spears' latest book fully illustrates ninety other embroidery embroidery em em- stitches also fabric re repairing repairing re- re pairing table settings and many things to make for yourself and the children The directions inthe in inthe the book are complete complete no no patterns patterns pat pat- terns to buy Price 25 cents postpaid postpaid post post- paid coin preferred Ask for Book 2 and address Mrs Spears S S. S Desplaines St. St Chicago Ill |