oted attention, and judiciously expressed approval on
the part of those who claim the highest regard from the rising
generation. The path of education is not always strewed with flowers,
nor can it ever be pursued with either pleasure or advantage unless a
foundation of practical piety and moral worth be laid, on which the
superstructure may securely rest.

It has been well remarked "that intellect may be cultivated at school,
but that the affections of the heart can only be properly developed amid
the scenes of home." Our aim in this work has been, while seeking to
promote the purposes of genuine education, to raise high the moral
sentiments, and cultivate to an eminent degree the best sensibilities of
the soul. In this we ask for your cordial and careful co-operation. We
know the influence of a judicious mother, and we confidently commend our
labor to your favorable regard.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
MATERIALS AND IMPLEMENTS FOR WORKING 17

CHAPTER II.
PLAIN NEEDLEWORK--EXPLANATION OF STITCHES 28

CHAPTER III.
PLAIN NEEDLEWORK--INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PREPARATION OF BODY LINEN 37

CHAPTER IV.
PLAIN NEEDLEWORK--INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PREPARATION OF HOUSE LINEN 54

CHAPTER V.
PLAIN NEEDLEWORK--MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS 59

CHAPTER VI.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--EXPLANATION OF STITCHES 63

CHAPTER VII.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--EXPLANATION OF PATTERNS 71

CHAPTER VIII.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--INSTRUCTIONS IN EMBROIDERY 79

CHAPTER IX.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--PREPARATION OF FRAMES 82

CHAPTER X.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--APPLICATION OF FANCY NEEDLEWORK TO USEFUL
PURPOSES 88

CHAPTER XI.
FANCY NEEDLEWORK--SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 91

CHAPTER XII.
KNITTING--EXPLANATION OF STITCHES 97

CHAPTER XIII.
KNITTING--EXAMPLES IN KNITTING 111

CHAPTER XIV.
NETTING--EXPLANATION OF STITCHES 125

CHAPTER XV.
NETTING--EXAMPLES IN NETTING 135

CHAPTER XVI.
CROCHET--EXPLANATION OF THE PRINCIPAL STITCHES IN CROCHET WORK 142

CHAPTER XVII.
CROCHET--EXAMPLES IN CROCHET