The effect of this design when well worked is excellent, for, although simple, the contrast between the letters and stars throws each into relief. Veined and raised satin stitch, with very small eyelet-holes, are the stitches used here

401.--Marie

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton Nos. 20 and 36

This name is embroidered in satin stitch; the veinings are well defined, and the tendrils should be worked with No. 30 cotton, as they require very fine work. Stars of overcast and eyelet-holes are the only ornaments

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402.--Maria

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 30

The initial letter of this name is worked in overcast and point de pois, the remaining letters in satin stitch, the ornamentation in satin stitch and overcast