_C._ =_Overlap Stitch._=--This is the "long and short" on a
curved _line_, not form. The first stitch is taken from the end of
the line along its length, the next stitch is taken just below the
start of the first on the line, over to the other side of the first
and to a point just above the finish of the first, thus lapping.
Continue these stitches long and short. This is the way to work round
the circumference of a circle. Curved tendrils are very effective
embroidered in the overlap stitch. See Fig. I _c._
[Illustration: FIG. I _d._ TAPESTRY STITCH.]
_D._ =_Tapestry Stitch._=--A stitch similar to feather stitch
except that its lines are all in one direction. The stitches do not
slant to accommodate themselves to a form but are all straight and
in all cases parallel and terminate abruptly as they come against
the outline of the form whether they are within it or are used to
fill the background. This is essentially a filling stitch and is the
most beautiful way to embroider backgrounds. In composition with opus
plumarium it is wonderfully rich. There are many superb examples of
this work in the old opus anglicanam, where it was largely used to
represent drapery, and, in its most perfect application, faces. In a
word it is _parallel_ "opus plumarium." Its rows should be well lapped.
See Fig. I _d._ The light shade in the engraving is intended simply to
show the system of stitches; there are three rows, each worked in the
same color, completely covering the linen and presenting an absolutely
smooth surface.
[Illustration: FIG. II _a._ SIMPLE SATIN STITCH.]
The above four stitches are based upon the "long and short" element.