Forget-me-not Design No. 406 F.
These designs are especially adapted for beginners. The 7 and 9 inch sizes make pretty doilies, and the larger linens work up into very attractive centerpieces, tray cloths, and bureau scarfs.
Flowers.—Work solid, making each petal of one shade. Corticelli Filo Silk, Blue, 518, 519, 521, are the forget-me-not shades. Make an occasional petal in Pink, 678. Put one or two French knots in the center of every open flower with Yellow, 504. Work the buds darker than the open flowers. Use Green, 781, for the calyx.
Leaves.—Work solid, beginning the points with 781, shading darker to midvein with 783. Work the stems in outline stitch with 783. (Easy.)
The "Queen" Embroidery Hoop.
Most professional needleworkers use a large frame, and work with both hands. For amateurs a hoop is the next best thing. Mrs. Haywood recommends the "Queen" hoop. It is, in fact, quite superior to the ordinary wooden or rubber ones. It is a smooth wooden hoop, true in circle, with rounded edges; the outer hoop is a stiff spring wire band, interlaced with braid. This hoop requires no wrapping for either light or heavy material as the spring band will keep the goods stretched to a uniform tension. It is made in 4, 5, 6, and 7 inch sizes, and can be had at nearly all dry goods stores.
Corticelli Maréchal Neil Rose Design No. 602 B.