To Cross Cottons.
The rose on page [33] clearly shows the effect of this crossing, which adds much to the effect of the work.
Take up all the centre pairs, omitting the two pair leaders on each side, cross the Mecklenburg thread bobbins from right to left, insert a pin in the pinhole under where they are crossed, lay the centre pairs down again, and work away as before.
No. 18.—Rose Sprig.
This beautiful sprig is worked in whole stitch, half stitch, and with diamond fillings or lerd works. Begin in the centre, and work the inner ring, then work the outer ring in whole or half stitch alternately, working a plaid edging on the outer side of the ring, and taking up sewings on the inner side. Fill in lerd work as directed on page [39].
No. 18.—Rose Sprig.
Stem Work
requires two pairs of leaders, in all six pairs of bobbins and No. 8 thread, or seven pairs of bobbins with No. 12 thread.