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Show Interlaced Stiiches In Tones cf Pink By RUTH WYETH SPEARS piNK is the newest color in dec-' dec-' oration. It is charming for embroidered 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 desired de-sired size allowing 1 Vi inches all OTP 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-stitching catch-stitching in pink as at A. Next, interlace these stitches with the rose as at B. Three Hi-inch squares are embroidered em-broidered in each corner. Mark each square with a pencil. The method of laying the pink foundation founda-tion threads is shown in diagram 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. NOTE: Mrs. Spears' latest book fully illustrates ninety other embroidery em-broidery stitches; also fabric repairing; re-pairing; table settings; and many things to make for yourself and the children. The directions in the book are complete no patterns pat-terns to buy. Price 25 cents postpaid post-paid (coin preferred). Ask for Book 2 and address Mrs. Spears, 210 S. Desplaincs St., Chicago, 111. |