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LESSONS IN

81aUacf)ian Cmijroibcrp
WITH

DESIGNS

AND DETAILS OF

STITCHES

THE

demand for Wallachian emprompted us in compiling this lesson book on the subject. The simplicity
increasing
broider}' has

and effectiveness of the work, together with its inexpensiveness and the ease with which it may be learned and
accomplished even by amateur needleworkers, are the greatest factors in its [3 o p u 1 a r i t y

Wallachian embroidery,

centre and work the buttonhole-stitch from the centre out as illustrated. The hole may be large enough to show when the figure is complete, or it may fill up, but in either case it prevents the overlapping of the stitches. The leaves are done with a slanting- stitch from the vein outward, always keeping the purl on the edge. In the oval leaves where the ends round, it is

takes
its

its

wh ch name
i

from the place of

origin,

chia,

was

Wallaorigi-

nally done flat on rather coarse ma-

with heavy thread of various colors, the designs being stiffly conterial

punch a small hole at the end of the vein so that the threads will not overlap. It is not always necessary to have both sides of a figure buttonholed,
safer to

as

is

illustrated in

the crescent which

is introduced effectively in many

ventional.
present

The adaptain

tions of this

show

it

work any

designs.

Stems are sometinges in outline as

material that can

be embroidered, from heavy burlap of which pillow tops and table-

shown here, sometimes in satinstitch (the familiar

oVer- a n d - o V e r covers are made stitch), or in chainDetails of Wallachian Stitches to the sheer fabstitch, and if a rics for infants' narrow band too wear, and, of course, the thread employed must wide for outlining comes into the design it may correspond with the material on which the embroidbe effectively carried out in the dovetail buttonery is done. Often the work is padded and raised holing, which is shown in the lower right corner and many new and graceful molifs introduced. of the cut. The stitches of this detail are purThe keynote of Wallachian embroidery, its prin- posely made far apart so as to show the principle cipal characterizing feature, is the simple buttonclearly, but in the real work they should lie close hole-stitch. This and one or two other simple together and fill the space completely. To do stitches are all that is necessary for one to know buttonhole down one side, taking stitches it, to be able to do the embroidery, and by studying nearly across the space and go back on the oppothe details of stitches on this page the principles site side, taking stitches the same length and of the work are easily understood. letting them interlace with the first. This solid In making the circles, first punch a hole in the effect is shown on page 13.
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Dress Accessories

Lesson on Dress Accessories

WALLACHIAN
the opposite page.

embroidery

is

particularly

using these colors

is

that the soft greens

if

harmonize
is

suitable for such dress accessories as

may

with almost any color, and yet

desired shade, one
is

green

not the

be of heavy linen, as those depicted on

at liberty to

make her own

These are shown

as

if

worked

choice of silks or cottons.

entirely in white, but the designs

may

as well be colors are

As

for

the

work

itself,

the simple Wallachian

first

carried out in color, especially

now when

stitches, as

described on the

page, are used,

being used so extensively.

the stems are in outline, and the edge in the ordin-

Every one who embroiders knows of the enduring qualities of the best grades of embroidery
silk,

ary buttonhole scallop worked closely and evenly.

The work may be

by
first

entirely

flat

or padded

if

desired,

and how that even the best must be laundered carefully, just as any delicate colored fabrics must
be treated b
o d e
r
if

running threads around and around inside,

is finished,

then covering with the buttonhole-stitch.

After the embroidery

they are to retain their brilliancy

but

then comes the

not every one

r
i

knows

of the

new mercerized em-

pleasure of making up the piece into a wearable

article.

The
is

cottons
which are
equ ally
as
silk,

collar

put

on a straight
band, and to

as

satisfactory
not only in their

do
a

this

cut

strip

of

linen as long as the collar

working
qualities, but
in

and
inches

two
wide,

the dura-

bility of their

hold

the

colors.
cotton

If

the stranded
is

work so that the wrong

side
collar

emthe

of
is

the

ployed,

next

threads

may
sev-

the

worker,
let it

be used

and
bit

be

eral together

just the least

or singly, ac-

fuller

cording
be
filled

to
Cotton.
I

Detail of Collar No.

=3348;
that of
3347;

the space to In

3=

3346

Silk.

1302 - 311
1

than
;

the
Take
not

312; 3

312i'2

band.
a

seam

the latter case the effect

is

filo floss,

and any
obtained

more than three-eighths

whip down
carefully.
is

of

an inch and sew with

delicately blended shaded effects

may be

short running stitches, then fold the band over, and

that are gotten with silks.

With the heavier tinted

Treat the cuffs the same

out, a wire

cotton the bold effects that are often sought in

way, and the work

After the hat
is

complete.

Wallachian embroidery are quickly realized.

embroidered and cut

is

on this page, which is almost full size, not only shows the stitchery very distinctly, but by the numbering the color scheme is indicated This particular section is taken from the coat set, and the colors suggested are three
detail of the mntif

The

frame of the correct size

neatly finished.

obtained and covered

with French muslin, letting the edges of the brim be

Line the brim with shirred wash

blond or maline, letting the shirrings coincide with the wires of the frame, line the crown and put in a

shades of green
stood, this

indicates the lightest shade,

bandeau

if

desired.

Slash thg brim so that

it

will

fit

the middle, and 3 the darkest.

As

is

readily under-

over the crown of

the frame, tack this and the

in place,

and

belts also,

scheme may be carried out in the hat and the linen may be either white

embroidered crown

and

finish with a large

bow

of ribbon or net.

An

edging of lace

may

finish

or tan with equally good results.

An

advantage

in

the brim or crown.

Two

Wallachian Waists

Lesson on Wallachian Waists

EVEN Wallachian
suitable size to

shirt-waists

worlv,

medium-weight

done in the popular and these may be on the linen which is commonly
are

would preferably be long and the

with link buttons.

cuffs fastened

The

collar

is

a straight turn-

used for waists, on linen lawn, or on cotton lawn,

and, as has been mentioned before, thread of a

down affair, to be lined, mounted on a foundation like our brothers' collars, and worn with a bow or tie. As is seen from the illustration, this pattern may
be used on a waist that opens in the back by simply stamping the two parts close enough together in the
front, or

The motif
stitches used

as given, slightly reduced,

match the material must be used. shows the

and the method of working the flowers. done as described on the first page, with a slanting buttonhole-stitch from the middle outward, taking care that the stitches are even and

by introducing a

strip of insertion

down

The

petals are

the middle of the front.

Another adaptation of these designs them out in shadow embroidery, either

colors, for they are as suitable for

is

to carry

in

white or
as for

regular, filling the space closely.

In the rounding
hole with the

shadow

petals

it

is

better to

make

a small

Wallachian work, only

in this case, of course,

they

stiletto at the

end

of the

must be on thin material.

mid-vein where so

many
As
book
the
inside

threads congregate, and

thus prevent their overlapping,

there was no

room

at the

beginning of the

while
petals

in

the

for a description of

pointed
is

the vein

suit

shown on
cover,

the
per-

carried

practically to

front
a

the

end,

and

this

obvi-

haps

few words would

ates the necessity for a

hole.

not be amiss in connection with the waists just

The stems
outline,

are in
over-

satin

the

discussed.

andover

stitch,

and the
in the

This
usual

is

quite

an

un-

rings which

come

design

for

Walit

centre of the flowers are

lachian embroidery, as

made
page which
first

as
I.

described

on

consists simply of grapes

The ribbon shown on the waist is worked with

is

and

tendrils.

The grapes
and
way,

are circles of several sizes

arranged

in clusters

the buttonholed edge on

worked
Detail of Waists on page 4
turned
effect.

in the usual

only one side, and this varies from one side to

the

with or without the small

hole in the middle.

The

other to

simulate
is

the

Waist No. 1306

to
is

be made up

to fasten in the

few yoke depth tucks may be added at each side next the sleeves, and thus give the desired fulness. The back may be tucked to suit the fancy of the
of such a width that a

back, and the design

and stems are in outline, and at each place where these branch out a series of dots appear and these are worked in the flat satin-stitch. The suit may be of white, blue, tan, pink, or green linen, embroidered in the same color or white, or any one
tendrils

color

wearer, the sleeves

may be
cuffs,

long or short and

while the collar

finis

may be used on white or tan. Another unusual feature of the

suit is the

em-

ished with

the

band

broidery on the upper part of the sleeves, and while

this necessitates

curved stock

to fasten at the

back with fancy

finish

pins.

bit of

ruching

may be basted

in the neck, or a

to the waist

more work, the difference in beauty more than compensates for all the extra
it,

collar

narrow edging of Valenciennes lace may and cuffs.

Waist No. 1307
is

both
after
a

time consumed.

Unless one has tried

she would hardly believe

intended to be
style,

made

that such a design could be carried out in

shadow

the regulation

shirt-waist

closing

under

embroidery, and yet this particular pattern has been

successfully done on fine lawn in shadow-work with

box

plait in front,

and

in this case, also, the design

allows for

tucks next the armhole.

The

sleeves

most satisfying

results.

Infants'

Wear

Lesson on

Infants'

Wear
at the

ALTHOUGH
lachian

we have come to think of Walwork as being a bold embroidery on heavy materials, and to associate it
less with houseliold linens, this beautiful
is

embroidered, pressed, and cut out, the brim portion

is

sewed up
in

ered to the circular crown.

back of the neck and then gathThis joining may be

more or

made
rolled

form of needlework
class of articles.
rials are used,
it

not really confined to any one

one of several ways. The edges may be and then joined with the lattice-stitch, or

If

the correct designs and male-

practically the

same

effect

may be obtained

as

is

is as appropriate for the infant's

is

here shown, by

joining with a piece of

seaming

dainty apparel as
ery and

the French or eyelet embroid-

may be much more

quickly accomplished.

which comes for such purposes; or again, there may be a French seam, or the rough edges bound
with a bias
strip.

The design on
little

the cap, bib, and shoe consists of

wheels with circles for centres and an adapta-

The
to the

strings are hemstitched on

the ends

and

tion of the crescent described on the first stitches for spokes.

page of

narrowly

hemmed on

the sides and then fastened

The

latter are

worked with the

cap with a few stitches or pinned with tiny

buttonholing or purling on

baby
is

pins.

The

latter plan

one side only, and all the edges of the garments are
buttonholed
cut out.
in

perhaps more satisfachave

fre-

tory, since the strings to

scallops,

be laundered more

as illustrated, before being

quently than the cap.

ruffling of lace

A
its

around the
to

The
page
baby's

unit given

on

this

cap

adds
it

greatly

is

taken
pillow

from the

beauty and daintiness and

and shows

makes

more becoming
in the infant's

in detail exactly

how

the

to the little wearer.

stitches run

and that the

of

No article
wardrobe
ing and
is

purl

is

on the outer edge

the curve throughout the

design.

Here the numbers

indi-

cate the colors to be used

in either cotton or silk,
i

more appeal, more suggestive of babyhood than the tiny shoes, and they are very simple and easy to make.
After
finishing

the
is

em-

being the lighter and

gested

the

broidery, which

similar

darker shade of pink sugBesides this figure,

the sprays on each side of

Detail of Baby's Pillow No. 1311

Cotton.
1

to that
siioe
is

on the pillow, the

-3326;

= 335

Silk.

=542;

= 543

sewed up

in the to

back
sole

and joined

the

the middle at the top and

bottom are

in the darker shade, while the long

are in the lighter.

bands These are buttonholed on both

first

wrong side out, then turned, and the shoe is complete. As in the case of the cap, there are several ways of joining the seams.

sides in the dovetail-stitch as explained on the

Some workers
and
sole,

buttonhole the edge

all

around, top

page.
slits

soft

shade of tan

is

used for working the

is

through which the ribbon

run and for the

scalloped edge.

The back and

folded

front of the pillow are in one piece

together and joined with a French seam.

The

ribbon, which matches the embroidery in color,

extends through the back and front, lacing them

together and holding the pillow proper in place.

and whip together, some hem the edges and whip together, while others make French seams, and still others cover the seams with narrow strips of linen. Any one of these methods is good provided the shape of the shoe is retained and there is no hard seam to hurt the baby's foot. The bib hardly needs a word of explanation as it
cut out
is

so simple in construction,
it is

.\fter

embroidering

The
is

pillow

is

of a size suitable for the baby's car-

the design

cut out and the neck

hemmed by

riage or cart,

and being so simple in construction easily made and easily laundered.

hand with a narrow hem.

As may be seen
are suitable for

at a glance, all of these patterns

As

for the construction of

the cap,

after

it

is

shadow embroidery on sheer lawn.

Pillow and

Towel Ends

L esson

on Pillow and Towel Ends

is

A
site

RATHER new and unusual effect

by the use
Instead of
the
petals

obtained

of Wallachian work as shown on the pillow and towel ends on the oppo-

Care should be taken to have these points sharp and regular and to keep the stitches flat.
apex.

The stems
outline, but

are
in

shown

in

the

detail

as being

in

page.

being widely

the pillow where bold effects are

separated they are bunched together, forming close

flower
figures,
in quite

desired,
this

it

is

as well to have a heavier stem

and

and the leaves

and

stems wind
lines.

may be

obtained by using the

satin-stitch, or,

around

unconventional graceful

as was suggested

on the
this

first

page, the old fashioned

shows that the three petals next the stem are complete while those above are partially hidden, giving the effect of one row being behind
detail

The

but useful chain-stitch

lent results

may be used

with

excelin

and

form of embroidery works

beautifully with the Wallachian.

the other.

To make
let

this

figure,

begin with

the

Among

other embroidered household articles, the

petals on the outer

is

row and work as

far as the design

towel takes an important place and every housewife

likes to

shown,

the

have

at least

next row overlap just

a few pretty ones to

enough

to hide the
first

match the furnishings

of

looseends of the

the

guest

threads and so continue until the base

chamber, and
that

now
so
per-

colors

are

the flower is reached when the

of
three lowest
petals
full.

much used

it is

fectly correct to

have

the towels embroid-

are worked in

ered
that

in

any color
call

The
stems

leaves
are
in

and two
green
itself

the scheme of

the
for.

room may

shades of

light

and the flower

shades
giving

The two designs

here given are similar in

from
a

light

yellow to orange,
glowing,
effect

that the

niotif is

used

same and

sunshiny
which
is

yet
are

the
quite

treatments
different.

very pleas-

ing on a pillow-top.

The lightest shades come at the top and

as indicated by the

Detail of Embroidery on page 8

Colton.
Silk.

The first. No. 1313, being loose and

1=3348;

1=

311;

= 3347; 2= 312;
2

= 743; = 647;
is

= 742;

= 741

4=648; 5=649

other

numbering,

these

graceful and the stiff and conventional. Only one

get darker towards the base.

The very darkest

end

so elaborately ornamented, the other contain-

shade of orange, which is not indicated on the detail, is used for the spots which are scattered here and there over the design.

ing merely the scallop and dot of the edge of each

design.

The

pattern

is

stamped upon the plain toweling

It
is

worked as shown on page i, but the three oval forms which appear in each corner
circles are

The

which comes for the purpose and the work carried

out in white or colors as preferred.
said that no form of embroidery
is

truly

of the pillow are slightly different.

Instead of a

more appropriate
it

dot in the centre there

buttonholing
is

is a short line and the worked from this to the outer edge, keeping the stitches the same length throughout. While the leaves are of the same construction as those shown on the page of stitches at the begin-

for towels than the Wallachian, not only

is

so quickly done, but also because

because it works into

is

the weave so nicely.

In the
this is

first

design there

ning they are different

in

shape, being quite round-

worked in the Wallachian stitch with the buttonholed edge on one side carrying the spirit of the embroidery through the
space for ah
initial

and

ing at the base and coming to a nice point at the

entire design.

Centrepiece and Scarf

10

Lesson on Centrepiece and Scarf

FOR

while colored embroidery was practic-

light

ally

barred from table and household linen,

the edge.

towards the centre and shaded to dark next The scalloped edge is not indicated on
it is

true needleworker

everything had to be white; but now every is glad that color has returned
it

the detail given, but

worked

in

a soft light

to favor, for

is

much more
is

interesting than

all-

shade of tan which blends beautifully with the same color of linen and with the pinks and greens,

white work, and there

exercise of
one's taste

greater

scope for the

and individuality in the handling of the beautiful wash silks and cottons that are now on the market, and which are
being used in
all

and also looks well on white. The centrepiece, besides being appropriate to use on the dining-table, is especially suitable for a stand, or
if

in

colored linen

it

makes

kinds of needlework.

an excellent piece for the library table.

In

The round
trepiece

cen-

on
page

the
is

way

the same the scarf,

in

opposite

in three sizes, i8,

which comes three sizes,

and

18

and 30 inches, and may be on

22,

inches wide, and

45,
54,

72

tan orwhite linen,

with the embroid-

inches long,

may

be used as a table
runner, for a side-

ery

all

in

white

as illustrated, or
in the colors sug-

board

scarf, or

on

the ciiiffonier or

gested
tail

in

the de-

bureau

in

the
the

on

this page.
is

The

design

sim-

chamber. Although
colors

ple and and the stitches are those deeffective,

suggested

are the

same as
one

those used on the

centrepiece,

scribed
first

on

the

page,

the

may
out

exercise her

circles

and round-

taste in carrying

ing leaves worked

the

design,
col-

buttonholeStitch from the

in

and use any

monize with

ors that will har-

centre

out,

with

the

the stem in outline.

Detail of Centrepiece and Scarf

Cotton.
Silk.

The

color

1=3348; 2=3347; 3 = 3346; 4 = 3326; 5 = 335; 6 = 309 = 311; 2=312; 3 = 312V2: 4=542; 5 = 543; 6 = 544
1

room furnishings. Often Wallachian pieces

with
finish

scheme as indicated by the numbering shows greens and

a combination that
or tan linen.
will

pinks,

heavy Cluny
for the work.

lace,

are edged which proves an effective

look equally well on white

i,

The

figures

2,

and
4, 5,

indicate
indi-

This
lace,
is

is

put on in the following manner.

if

greens from light to medium, and

cate the pinks from light to
that
if

and 6

instance,

the centrepiece the embroidery

is

to be

For edged with

the

medium

shades, so
will

after

is

finished

piece

one

is

guided by this diagram she

pressed and cut out, not close to the scalloped

readily understand just where on the pattern to

edge, but in a perfect circle just outside the seal-

use each

shade.

As
is

is

seen,

the
4,

circle

which

comes on the stem

numbered

the lightest

edge is rolled and the lace whipped on. This leaves a margin of linen between the scallops
lops, the

shade of pink, then the other

circles

which are not

the
is

shown

in the detail are

made darker towards

and the lace, and the embroidered

away.

if

the lace should wear out before

it

linen,

can very easily be cut

edge of the centrepiece, thus the whole design

Scarf and

Lunch Cloth

Lesson on Scarf and Lunch Cloth

BECAUSE

of the adaptabilit)- of Wallachian

it is

embroider}',

as

much

in

place on hem-

stitched linen as on a centrepiece with seal-

loped edges or fihished with lace, and every one

knows the wearing qualities of hemstitched edges as compared with buttonlioling. The hemstitched scarf, No. 1317, is in three sizes, 18 inches wide, and 45, 54, and 72 inches The hemstitching is all finished before the long. pattern is stamped on the linen, or else how could
one ever be certain that the threads would run just right for the
design
?

and the bands in the darkest. All the figures are worked like the one illustrated, so the worker can readily place her colors on the pattern by studying Of course, in these directions and the diagram. place of these blues, any other four shades of
color

mav be

substituted, putting

the

different
tiie

tones in the same relative positions, and on

white linen green,

prettily.

pink, or

yellow would show

also hemstitched,
30,

The

lunch-cloth No. 13 18
in

is

and comes

tlivee

sizes,

24,

and 36 inches
This, like the

square.
scarf,

must be hembefore
is

The

detail

on

this

stitched

the

page shows a portion of the design almost

full

pattern

stamped,

size

worked with
are

the stitches that

fully
first

and the different sizes can be obtained already hemmed and

described on the
page.

stamped, ready
embroider.

to

The

cir-

As
is

this
sin-

cles

have small eyelet

fig-

hemstitching
gle,

centres, the long

an additional
of

ures

are

made
the

with

touch
piece

hand-work
to the

the

slanting

button-

may be added
stitching,

hole-stitch,

ends
the

by double hemand even a

rounding evenly, and

the

band

is

in

few more
thus widen
stitched

threads
the hem-

dovetail buttonholing

may be drawn, and

space.

ing

worked close and filltlie space com-

The

pletely.

As has been
Detail of Scarf
Cotton.
Silk.

same treatment may

be given to the scarf,

said before, this stitch

made by buttonholing down one side the band, taking

is

and Lunch Cloth

;

and

so

add

to

the

1=3325;
1

290; 2

= 334; 3 = 322; 4 = 312 = 291 3 = 292; 4 = 293

beauty of the work.

stitches almost across

the space, and back on the other side, having the

second row

and

letting

effective

of stitches the same length as the first, them alternate. This makes a regular, bit of work and adds to the stability of

Exactly the same methods are used in working the lunch-cloth as are suggested above for the scarf, and the same color scheme is recommended, so by careful study of the diagram the
placing of colors liecomes a simple matter,

the design.

The
is

pattern of

tlie

smallest cloth

is

suitable for

This piece

shown
of

as

worked

in

white, but
it

a pillow top,

and while one must be careful and

in

the numbering on the worked in four shades

detail tells

how

is

to be

conservative

the

choice

of

colors

for

table

Copenhagen

blue, wliich

pieces and not introduce too great a variety into

are so arranged as to give a nice shaded effect

one

article,
in

when

it

comes

to pillows to be
is

used

from the lightest inside to the darkest on the outer

petals of the flower,
1

perhaps
sible.

the den, then there

a wider choice

indicating the lightest and

4 the darkest shade used.

The groups

of circles

which

fill

the spaces between the stems or bands

all in

of the design are

the lightest shade of blue,

13

and almost any combination is permisEven in this conventional design, quiteanumber of different effects may be obtained by varying the treatment of the stitches and the color scheme.
of colors,

Novelties in Wallachian

Work

14

Lesson on Novelties

FOR
it is

ornamenting little fancy novelties such as shown on page 14, Wallachian embroidery is eminently suitable, not only because
are

bag, and the lining

trasting
color.

may be of the same or a conAny article shown on page 14

white, tan, pink, blue, or

may be had stamped on

green linen.

effective

also

because

and appropriate for such things, but may be so quickly done and is it

Besides the embroidery, a bit of net inexpensive. has been introduced into these designs which partially changes the character of the work and adds
to its daintiness.

collars which are being worn by women as well as men, almost universally the collar-bag No. 1320 is perhaps as simple and serviceable a model as has ever been invented.

For the

stiff

tailored

The embroidery consists only of

is

the circular forms

The
It is

detail,

which

a portion of the pincushion

of

at regular intervals,
in

and

this

embroidery may be
color as the linen.
is

cover, illustrates the

first

method
the

applying the net.

any one color or

of the

basted over

same The bag

for

inches

high
circle

pattern, and, as

the design

and has a 51^-inch

the
base.
is

shows through, the Wallachian work is done over this,

taking the stitches through

A
cut

circle

of
size

cardboard

this

and covered on one

the linen, which
place,
of the
,* r*,

side with

both the net and

linen.

is

basted

in

When

this is

finished, use

then

the

upper part

sharp scissors and carefully cut the net from around the

JV**'' *".?

^ ft'* ^ O " -^ %*

embroidery
the figure.

and

the

linen

bag is held with the wrong side out and sewed to the bottom around the
edge, joining the ends with
a narrow felled

from beneath the net inside

seam when
is

The

leaf-like

forms

in the

the circumference

made.
with
a lining

detail are

worked with the

i,

Cover

the

bottom

slanting buttonhole-stitch, as

circle of linen or

some

described on page

and the

material, turn the bag,

hem

scalloped figures are similar

to the circles, the only differ-

the

top

and

insert

ribbon

draw-strings through worked

eyelets.

ence being that

the

outer

edges are scalloped.

The work-bag No. 1322

has embroidery like the middle section of the pincushion

The

detail illustration

shows by the numbering the colors that mav be used on

the pincushion
of white linen,
if i

and
Detail of Pincushion No. 1321
Cotton.
Silk.

is

worked

in

the

same

it is

made
2 in-

way.

Any one

color

may be

and

3348; 2
31]
;

= 3347;
edge.

3326
542

dicate light shades of green

2=

312; 3

used on this as on the collarbag, and the same thread is

suitable for overcasting the

and

light

pink.
is

The
in

buttonholed edge
with white.

the lighter green and the

is

After

the
after

embroidery
the

is

finished,

the

eyelets through which the ribbon

run are

made

bag

is

made
it

order

of

the
of

collar-bag,

except that
is

is

gathered instead
plain

being put

The hand-bag No. 1319

the front to form the
flap,

the popular size and

consists of front and back, the latter extending over

on the bottom perfectly is a perfect circle of cardboard covered on both

sides

Here the base

to protect

which are sewed together with a narrow French seam. The work is accomplished after the

and the bag

itself

must be lined

the net.

before the bag

place,

is

manner of the pincushion cover made up, by basting the net in

net and linen
quite

The handkerchief-case No. 1323

consists of two

4-inch squares of cardboard covered with linen

embroidering the solid parts, and cutting

away the superfluous

of

For the sake

to line

ornamented as shown and lined with white. A color may be used under the net and the ribbon
must match
IS
this.

durability

it

is

necessary

the

MAY 14 1908

Collarette

and Cuffs

in

Wallachian Cut

Work

For

dtscription see hack cover page.

16

PRICES FOR PATTERNS

FOR WORKING

AND MATERIALS

DESIGNS ILLUSTRATED IN THIS BOOK

Xo. l.tOO.

Cover I>csigu. Centrepiece. Perforated pntteru, 'JO X 'io inches, 33 ceuts. tftaiiipei on white, hlue, or tan linen, nit cents. Colored cotton lor working, t>6 cents; colWhite cotton for working, oreil silk for Working, $I.(KJ. 60 cents; white &ilk for working, 90 cents.
Perforated pattern, 65 cents. Stani])eii onSyartls wliitr, blue, pink, Uin, or green linen, or on white Hnoii lawn, $2.HJ; on 3 yards white cotton lawn, $1.75. Coloiecl (r wliite cotton for working, 45 cents. Colored or white silk for working, 7.5 cents.

No. 1314. Towel End. Perforated

25 cents.

pattern, 2*4 inches wide Colored orwhite cotton for working, 15 cents; colored or white silk for working, 25 cents. pattern, IS

No. 1315. Ceutreplecc. Perforated

35 cents.
;

x IS inches,

JVo.

I301.

Waist.

Stumped on linen, 45 cents. Colored cotton lor working, 45 cents; colored silk for working. 75 cents. White cotton I\)r working. u6ccnl.-^ white silk for working, (io cents.
I'crtorated pattern <t ccnircpiece. 22x22 inches, to match lihove, -10 cents, stamped <n linen, 60 cents. Coloreti cot ton for working, 50 cents; colored silk for working, IH) cents. White cotton for working, 45 cents; white silk for working. "Scents. Perforated pattern of centrepiece. 3<> x 30 inches. to match above. 65 cents. Stamju'd on linen, HO cents. Colored cotton for working, 60 cents; colored silk for working. $1.1.5. White cotton for working, 50 cents; white silk
for

Kkont

I'ANKL. Perforated pattern, 60 cents. Colored orwhite cuttou \"V working,20 cents. Coloi-ed orwhite silk forworking AO ciiuts.

SIDE PANEf..

Perforated pattern, 26 cents. Colored or white cotton ft)r working one panel^lO cents. Colored or white silk for working one panel, 20 cents.

working

$1.00.

No.

iiesigu, 40 cents.

."Vo.

1302. Coat Set, Perforated

.^0

pattern, 40 cents.

St:ninu-<1

on linen or linen lawu,

cents.

Colored cotton for work in l'.

40 ceuls; r-olorcd .silk for working, 7U cents. White cott-.n for working, 35 cents; white .silk for working, 60 cents.

Xo. 1343.

Hat. Perforated pattern. 40 cents. Stampi-d on linen or lini-n lawn, TO'.cents on cotton lawn, 50 cents. ColColored or ored or white cotton for working, 25 cents. white silk for working, 50 tents.
;

Perforated pattern, 18 x 45 inches, *2 Stamped on linen, ^5 cents. Colored cotworking, 65 cents; coloreti silk for working, $1.25. ton for White cotton for working, 50 cents; white silk for workPerforated pattern, 18 .x 54 inches, i, design, ing, $1.15. Stamped on linen, $1.10. Colored cotton lor 45 cents. working, G5cents; colored silk for working, $1.25. White cotton for working, ."JO cents; white silk for working, :51.15. Perforated pattern, Is x 72 inches, X design. :>() cents. Stamped on linen, $1.50. ( olored cotton for work White cotton ing, 0.') cents; colored silk for working, $1.90. for wi>rking, OUcents; white silk for working, $1.75.
l.tlO.

Scarf.

Wo. i;t04.

Belt.

l*erforated pattern,

*J0

cents.

Stamped on

l;neh, 25 cents; on cotton lawn, 15 cents. Colored orwhite Colored or white silk for cotton for working, 15 cents. working, 25 cents.

No. 1317. Scarf. Perforated pattern, Stamped on white linen hemstitched

$1.00.

^^ design, 50 cents.

scarf,

18x45 inches.

No.

l:tO,'%.
'<;5

linen,

cotton

for working. 20 cents. working, 40 cents.

Belt. Perforated pattern, 20 cents. Stamped on cents; on cotton lawn, 15 rents. Colored or while Colore<i or white silk for
.Shirt-tvaist.

TVo.

1300.

Perforated pattern, 50 cents.

Stamped on 2^ yards white or colored linen or white linen

lawn. $2 50; on 2V2 yards white cotton lawn, $1..tO. Colored or white cotton for working. 40 cents. Colored or whitu silk for working, 60 cents. Perforatcii pattern of one skirt panel to match waist, 50 cents. Cotton for working, 20cenls.

Colored cotton for working. fH) cents; coloreti silk for working. $1.20. White cotton forwork ing, 50 cents; white silk for woiking, $1.10. Stamped on white linen hemstitched scarf, 18 X 54 in<Mies, $1.25. Colored cotton for working, 65 White cotton for cents; colored silk for working, $1.25. working, 50 cents; white silk for working. 81.15, Stamped on white linen hemstitched scarf, 18x72 inches, $1..'>0. Colored cotton for working, 70 cents; colored silk for working, $1.40, White cotton for working, 60 cents; white silk for working. $1.25.

No. 131S.

Wo, 1307.

SHirt-waist. Perforated nattern. Stamped on 2^2 yarils white or colored linen, or on

.^)0

cents.
whiii.-

linen lawn. $2..^o'; on 2V^ yards of white cotton lawu, $1.60. Colored or white cotton for working, 35 cents. Perforated pattern of one skirt t>anel to match waiet, 60 cents. Cotton for working, 20 cents.

No. 1308.

Baby*s Cap. 12, 14, and 16 inch face measure. Perforated pattern, 25 cents. Stamped on linen or linen lawn, .35 cents; on cotton lawn, 26 cents. White cotton for working, 10 cents; white silk for working, 25 cents.
Perforated pattern, 16 cents. Stampcil on linen. 25 cents; on silk-warp Ilannel, 35 cents. White cotton for working. 5 cents; white silk for working.
15 cents.

Centrepiece, Perforated pattern. IS x ISfncbes, Stamped on white linen hemstitched square. Coloreti colion for working. -10 imdies, 85 cents. 24x24 cents; cohiretl silk for working, 70 ccnt. White cotton for Perwovkin'j;, 25 cents; white silk for working, 60 ceuls. forated pattern, 24 X 24 inches, 45 cents. Stamped on while linen hemstitched square. 30x30 inches, $1.00. Colored cotton for working, 60 cents; colored silk for working, 90 cents. White cotton for working, 4<' cents; white silk lor working, 75 cents. Perforated pattern. 30 x :10 inches. 60 cents. Stamped on white linen hemstitched square. .36 x 36 inches, $1.25. Colored cotton for working, 65 cents; cohreil White cotton for working, 45 silk for working, 95 cents. cents; white silk for working. 85 cents.
35 cents.

No,13lO.

No, l.tOO.

Baby's Shoe.

Hand Bag. Perforated pattern, 15 cents. Stamped on white or colored linen, with net, 35 cents. Colored or white cotton for working, 10 cents colored or white silk for
;

working, 20 cents.

No,13tlO. Collar Bag. Perforated pattern, 15cent3. Stamped

IVo. 1310. Bib. Perforated pattern, 15 cents; linen lawn, 20 cents; on cotton lawn, 15 cents. working, 5 cents; silk for working, 15 cents.

Stamped on
Cotton for

on linen, 30 cenls. Colored or white cotton for working. 5 cents; colored or white silk for working, 10 cents.
:%o*
26 cents.

No. inil.

Perforateil pattern, 40 cents. Slantped on linen, 75 cents; on cotton lawn, 50 cents, (..'olored cottvm !"(r working, .35 cents; colored silk for working. GO cents. White cotton for working, 25 cents; white silk for working, 50 cents.

BabyN

Pillow.

1331. PInciisbion. Perforated pattern, 53^ xl4 inches. Stamped on linen, with net, S6 cents. Colored

cotton for working, 25 cents; colored silk for working, 50 cents. White cotton for working, 20 cents; white silk for working, 40 cents.

No. 1322. Tt'ork-Aag. Perforated pattern. 30 cents. Stamped

on linen, 50 ceut!^. Colored or white cotton for working, 20 cents; colored or white silk for working. 40 cents.

No. 1312. Sofa Pillow.

35 cents. linen, 50 oreil silk 40 cents;

Perforated pattern, ISx 18 inches. Stamped on white or hlue linen, 75 cents on brown cents. Colored cotton for working, 50 cents; col for working. 90 cents. While cotton for working. white silk for working, 70 cents.
;

No, 1323.

nandkerchief Case. Perforated pattern, 10 cents. Stam]>ed on linen, 15 cents, Colored or white cotton for working, 5 cts. colored or white silk for working, 10 cts.
j
;

No. 1313. Towel Cnd. Perforated pattern, 4*4 inches wide,

with one
initial, 30 cents. Colored orwhite cotton for working. 25 cents; colored or white silk for working, 50 cents.

No. 1324. Bresi) Oarnitare. Perforated pattern, 50 cents. Stamped on linen, 60 cents. Colored or while cotton for
working, 60 cents; colored or white silk for working,
$1.20.

The

Priscilla Publishing Company, Boston, Mass.

LIBRftRY OF CONGRtSS

014 146 99i 5

Detail of Collarette in Wallachian Cut shown on page

'

Work

THE
needed.

above illustration of a detail of the cut- work collarette on shows plainly how the embroidery and lace stitches are executed.

As

in ordinary cut-work, a twisted linen thread is

run around the edge

next the space to be cut, and the lace stitches put in place by carrying t^e
threads across from side to side, twisting back, and weaving wheels where

Next the Wallachian work is done with mercerized cotton, covering and forming the buttonholed edge next the cut space, and after this is finished the linen under the lace stitches and around
the ends of the lace stitches
stil