This strong and simple insertion is useful for petticoat trimmings. It is worked in button-hole stitch; the stems in overcast stitch; the circles can be filled up with lace stitches or with wheels, or the pattern may be worked upon Brussels net and the linen cut away.
166.--Embroidery Pattern for Ornamenting Needlebooks, Workbaskets, &c.
Materials: Coloured purse silk; silk or cashmere; glacé silk; gold beads.
This pattern is worked in French embroidery and point Russe, with coloured purse silk on silk or cashmere. The thimble, cotton, and ribbon are worked in appliqué with glacé silk. The colours are chosen according to personal taste. The thimble is ornamented with small gold beads. A bead is placed in the centre of each pair of scissors to imitate the screw.
167.--Embroidery Pattern for Ornamenting Needlebooks, &c.