t-Lie-de-vin.[A]]

STRIPE IN STROKE STITCH (fig. 328).--This is copied from a piece of
Italian work, though from a resemblance in the different subjects to the
rose, thistle and shamrock, if might have been supposed to be of English
origin. The original work was executed in a most brilliant purple red
which time has toned down to the colour of Jaune-Rouille 308, or
Brun-Cuir 432, one or other of which we recommend, as being the only
colours with which any thing approaching the refined distinguished look
of the old embroidery, can be given to the new.

[Illustration: FIG. 328. STRIPE IN STROKE STITCH. MATERIALS: Cordonnet 6
fils D.M.C Nos. 15 to 50, Coton a broder D.M.C Nos. 16 to 35, or Coton a
repriser D.M.C No. 12, 25 or 50.[A] COLOURS: Jaune-Rouille 308, or
Jaune-vieil-Or 680.[A]]

GROUNDING IN DIAGONAL LINES (fig. 329).--This pattern can be worked,
in any of the previous stitches, or in back-stitch. It is only suitable
for large surfaces, on account of the diagonal lines, and should be
worked, all in one colour. It can be varied by adding sprays to the
upper sides of the slanting stalks, like those on the lower sides,
turned either the same way, or upwards. Skilled workers will readily
contrive the middles for themselves, by combining the different subjects
and putting them together in various positions, either diagonally or at
right angles to each other, with the help of the Penelope mirror.[2]

[Illustration: FIG. 329. GROUNDING IN DIAGONAL LINES. MATERIALS: Coton a
tricoter D.M.C Nos. 6 to 16, or Coton a broder D.M.C Nos. 16 to 100.
COLOURS: Bleu-Indigo 322, or Rouge-Cardinal 347.]

POWDERING IN CROSS, STROKE AND STAR STITCH (fig. 330).--This charming
combination of cross, stroke and star stitches, can be made use of
wherever embroidery is available as a means of decoration.

The cross stitches, in which the solid parts of the pattern are worked,
should be in one colour only, the stroke and star stitches, in Chine
d'or D.M.C.[A]

[Illustration: FIG. 330. POWDERING IN CROSS, STROKE AND STAR STITCH.
MATERIALS: Coton a repriser D.M.C No. 50 and Chine d'or D.M.C.[A]
COLOURS--For the Cotton: Rouge-Grenat 326.--For the Chine: Bleu-Indigo
and gold.[A]]

BORDER IN GREEK STITCH (fig. 331).--All the darker lines here, should
be worked in black, colour 473, the leaves in the form of steps,
alternately in light and dark red up to the stalks, the line of
demarcation being indicated by the different direction of the s