| Show interlaced stitches stitch es in tones of pm by RUTH SPEARS PINK esthe is the newest color in decoration it is charming for embroidered broi dered 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 size allowing 1 inches all 8 9 12 1 2 B 14 13 Is C 16 E 6 5 10 1 4 J 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 in pink as at A next interlace these stitches with the rose as at B three linch l 1 inch squares are embroidered broi dered in each corner mark each square with a pencil the method of laying the pink foundation 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 Spear latest book fully illustrates ninety other embroidery stitches also fabric repairing table settings and many things to make for yourself and the children the directions in the book are complete no patterns to buy price 25 cents postpaid coin preferred ask for book 2 and address mrs spears S desplaines Desplain cs st chicago ill |
