Beeton's Book of Needlework Part 59

From No. 541, which shows the fourth part of the square 4 times larger than full size, it is easy to see how the framework is darned. When the latter is entirely darned, work the patterns in the different squares in b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tch. The circular and serpentine patterns consist of 3 rows of b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tch; the patterns which imitate whole rosettes and half rosettes are worked in rows of b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tch. For each row the thread must be first drawn from one place to the other, as can be seen in ill.u.s.tration, and fastened on the framework. The knots in the last b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tched row are made by working in each st.i.tch when completed, another st.i.tch, and drawing the cotton again through the first completed knot. It is easy, however, to work all the patterns from No. 541. The dotted lines in the right-hand corner show the direction of the patterns which are wanting there. The square is edged all round with an open-work hem, which can also be worked from No. 541.

542 _and_ 543.--_Corner Patterns in Guipure d'Art_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 14.

These patterns are very pretty for cushions, handkerchiefs, &c. The netted ground is to be worked from the corner. Cast on 2 st.i.tches, and work in rows backwards and forwards, increasing 1 st.i.tch at the end of every row. The pattern is worked in point d'esprit, linen, and darning st.i.tch, as can be seen in ill.u.s.tration.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 542 and 543--Corner Borders.]

544.--_Flower for Ornamenting Cravats and Caps in Guipure d'Art_.

Materials: Black or coloured silks, or Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 10.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 544.--Flower in Guipure d'Art.]

This pattern is worked with middle-sized light-coloured purse silk in guipure d'art on netting. This pattern can also be worked with white thread or black silk in point de reprise.

545.--_Work Basket with Covering of Darned Netting_.

Materials: Bamboo cane basket; blue satin; cardboard; netting; Messrs.

Walter Evans and Co's Mecklenburg thread No. 16.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 545.--Work Basket Covered with Guipure d'Art.]

This elegant basket is made of bamboo cane and blue satin, fastened on cardboard, and covered with guipure d'art. The stand of varnished bamboo is twelve inches long, seven and a half inches wide, and five and a half inches high. The case inside is made of cardboard, covered on both sides with blue satin, and the guipure d'art on the outside only. The st.i.tches used are point de toile, point de reprise, and point d'esprit.

546 _and_ 547.--_Squares in Guipure d'Art_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 12 or 20; and point d'esprit according to the fineness required.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 546.--Square in Guipure d'Art.]

Both these square patterns are suitable for ornamenting lingerie, cravats, collars, &c. Repeated at regular intervals on a larger centre, they are likewise suitable for couvrettes, cushions, pillow-cases, &c.; they are worked in darning and linen st.i.tch.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 547.--Square in Guipure d'Art.]

548.--_Insertion in Guipure d'Art_.

Materials: Strip of netting 6 holes wide, and of the required length; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 8 or 12.

This simple insertion consists of double rows of wheels worked at each side of a strip of point d'esprit, an edge of b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tches being worked between the rows.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 549.--Guipure d'Art Insertion.]

550 _and_ 551.--_Squares for Antimaca.s.sar_.

Materials: Square of netting of 12 holes; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co's Mecklenburg thread No. 8.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 550.--Square for Antimaca.s.sar.]

No. 550 is very quickly worked. The border and groundwork in point d'esprit, the centre star in point de reprise, the pattern in point de toile. Wheels fill in the four holes in the centre of the squares.

No. 551 has a border in point d'esprit, the star is worked in point de feston, the other st.i.tches are point de toile. Wheels in part of star pattern No. 518.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 551.--Square for Antimaca.s.sar.]

552 _and_ 553.--_Borders in Guipure d'Art_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 8 or 16.

These corner borders are very suitable for couvrettes, and, worked with fine thread, for pocket-handkerchiefs. The netted ground of the borders is to be worked in the size seen in ill.u.s.tration; for the border No. 553 darn the ground in b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tch, darning st.i.tch, point d'esprit, and point de feston; the pattern No. 552 is worked in linen st.i.tch and point d'esprit; small wheels are also to be worked. Both borders are to be worked round in b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tch; the netted ground is cut away along the outside.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 552.--Border in Guipure d'Art.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: 553.--Border in Guipure d'Art.]

554 _and_ 555.--_Squares in Guipure d'Art_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 20; netted squares of 7 and 8 holes.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 554.--Square in Guipure d'Art.]

These two small squares are suitable for ornamenting cravats, lappets for caps and lingeries. They are worked in darning and linen st.i.tch. The centre part of the square, No. 554, is a small wheel covered with raised st.i.tches.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 555.--Square in Guipure d'Art.]

556.--_Square in Guipure d'Art_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 12.