he same
colour, or (_very rarely_) in shades of several colours. Technically,
a silk or wool dyed in shades of the same colour, going gradually from
light to dark, and from dark to light again, is termed an _ombre_, or
_shaded_ wool or silk, whereas _chine_ is the term employed when there
are several _colours_ used. There are, also, what are called _short_
and _long_ shades; that is, in the former the entire shades, from the
lightest to the lightest again, will occur within a short space, a
yard or so; whereas, in _long_ shades the gradation is much more
gradually made.

We notice these apparently trifling differences that readers may
comprehend the importance of obtaining precisely the proper materials
for each design. If we prescribe a certain article, it is because _it_
and no other will give the effect. Transparent, white, or silver beads
are usually worked with white silk, but clear glass beads, threaded on
cerise silk, produce a peculiarly rich effect by the coloured silk
shining through transparent glass. The silk used must be extremely
fine, as the beads vary much in size. A change of material, which
might appear of no consequence whatever, would completely spoil the
effect of the design.

1874. Fleecy Wool.

Fleecy wool is the sort of wool used for jackets and other large
articles. Some of the tints are quite as brilliant as those of Berlin
wool. It is made in 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12 threads, and is much cheaper
than German wool. It does very well for grounding large pieces of
canvas work.

1875. Shetland Wool.

Shetland wool is very fine and soft, is much used, and prized for
shawls and neckties and for veils.

1876. Eis Wool.

A pure German wool of silky brightness, is used for the same purpose
as Shetland wool excepting for veils. It is also used instead of silk
for embroidering on velvet, as tea cosies, &c.

1877. Andalusian Wool.

Andalusian wool is a medium wool, less thick than Berlin wool, is used
for cuffs and shawls.

1878. Other kinds of Wool.

There are also other names given to wools by the vendors or
manufacturers of them: for instance, "The Peacock Wool" and "The Coral
Wool" are trade marks, and not particular wools.

1879. Scotch Fingering Wool.

Scotch fingering wool is used for knitting stockings and socks, and
gentlemen's kilt hose.

1880. Thin Lambs' Wool and Wheeling Yarn.

Scotch yarns,