_B._ =_Twisted Stitch._=--In this stitch one cord is twisted
around another and the over stitch is taken through the ground at right
angles to the direction of the outline. See Fig. III _b_. Two silk
cords may be carried over outlines, one each side of a gold thread.
[Illustration: FIG. III _c._ BRICK COUCHING STITCH.]
_C._ =_Brick Couching Stitch._= Lay rows of cords close to each
other and couch them down with perpendicular stitches, alternating in
each row with the spaces between them. This is very effective work. See
Fig. III _c_.
_D._ =_Diaper Couching Stitch._= This work is done over satin
stitch. Many examples of it are to be found in the rich antique
diapered work. This embroidery has many uses in modern work. (See
article on Bulgarian Embroidery.) Circular forms within conventional
flowers may be covered with satin stitches as long as the forms
require, then cross-barred with stitches placed at a decided angle from
the satin work. This set of cross-bar stitches should be recrossed with
another at the opposite angle, thus forming little squares over the
first work, which should be couched down at their intersections. This
diapering over satin embroidery may be done in a variety of designs
and color combinations. Original ways will suggest themselves to the
worker. See Fig. III _d_.
[Illustration: FIG. III _d._