o. 16.

Lace stitches are introduced in the medallion which incloses these
letters, the outlines being worked in overcast and point de pois, the
pens and initials in raised satin stitch, as also the flowers. The open
portion is filled in with Mechlin wheels, which are thus worked: A
number of single threads cross each other in the space to be filled up;
these are placed about a quarter of an inch from each other. All the
bars in one direction must now be worked in fine button-hole stitch,
then the opposite bars must be worked, and the button-hole stitch must
be continued about six inches past the point where the two lines cross.
The thread must be slipped loosely round the cross twice, running over
and under alternately, so as to form a circle; then work in button-hole
to the centre of a quarter of the circle; make a dot by inserting a pin
in the next button-hole and working three stitches in the loop thus
formed by the pin. These dots may be omitted from these wheels.

[Illustration: 399.--L.G.A.]

400.--_L.C._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

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.

[Illustration: 400.--L.C.]

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. [Illustration: 401--Marie.]

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.

[Illustration: 402.--Maria.]

403.--_Maude_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 18.

This name is worked in veined satin stitch; the small stars in raised
satin stitch, and the elegant tendrils are worked in overcast. This work
is peculiarly adapted for the marking of a trousseau.

[Illustration: 403.--Maude.]

404.--_M._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

This elegant design can be worked in coloured silk if pr