Fig. 104. Lattice-ground and damask stitch for square, fig. [105].
Quarter of the square in single and cut open-work, and damask-stitch (fig. [105]).—Original size 48 c/m. square. This handsome square is worked in unbleached cotton on a white ground; it may also be worked in colours. A very good effect is produced by using Chiné d’or D.M.C[A] red, blue, or green for the gobelin stitch, and a uniform pale tint for the cut open-work.
Figs. [101], [102], [103], [104] illustrate in detail, one quarter of the square, which is represented here one third of the original size. The centre piece (fig. [104]) is bordered by four stripes, two long and two short; the former containing two lozenge-shaped open-work figures separated and finished off by damask stitches; the latter, only one such figure. For the insertion in single open-work, that recurs three times, you will find a variety of designs in figs. [81], [82], [83], [84], [87], [88].
Fig. 105. Quarter of the square in single and cut open-work, and damask stitch.
Original size 48 c/m. square.
Materials suitable for Holbein linen: Fil à pointer D.M.C No. 15 or 20, and Coton à repriser D.M.C No. 25. [A]
For antique linen: Fil à dentelle D.M.C No. 25 or 30, or Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C No. 50, 60, or 70, and Coton à repriser D.M.C No. 50 or, in place of the latter, Coton à broder surfin D.M.C No. 190.[A]
Drawing in the pattern (fig. [106]).—Darning in the threads, as you do into a net foundation is a slower process and one that requires greater skill than drawing them in. The illustration shows the proper order and direction of stitches for Fig. [108]. In this case likewise, the little bars must be finished, before the actual pattern is filled in.
Fig. 106. Drawing in the pattern.
(Explanation of fig. [108])
Darning in the threads (fig. [107])—In old needle-work we often find the pattern reserved, that is, left blank and outlined by the grounding. As it is difficult, especially in executing minute, and delicate figures, to withdraw the threads partially, without injuring the linen foundation, they are withdrawn throughout, and new ones drawn in, to form the pattern. To explain this more clearly, the original threads of the material are represented in a lighter shade than the new ones that are drawn in; the course of the stitches is indicated in a darker shade.