[Illustration: APPLE BLOSSOM DESIGN NO. 406 A.]
_Materials_--12 inch Size: Corticelli Filo Silk, 1 skein each
636, 637, 645, 655.7, 781, 782, 783. Dealers can furnish stamped
and hemstitched linen of this design in 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, and
21 inch sizes. See page 92. They can also furnish stamped and
hemstitched linen for tray cloths and bureau scarfs to match this
design, 18×27, 18×36, 17×54, and 17×72 inches. See page 92.
These designs are especially adapted for beginners. The 7 and 9 inch
sizes make pretty doilies, and the larger linens work up into very
attractive centerpieces, tray cloths and bureau scarfs.
Flowers.--Work solid. Begin edge of petals with Corticelli Filo Silk,
637, shading lighter toward center with 636, 655.7. In the center of
the open flowers make a few stitches in 781 to represent stamens, and
make three or four French knots around these stitches with 645. Work
the buds solid, using 637 for edge and 636 near calyx. Use 782 for
calyx. A study of Colored Plate XXI will assist one in getting the
right shading and stitch direction.
Leaves.--Work solid, beginning points with 781, shading darker to
midvein with 782. Stems should be worked solid or with two or three
rows of outline stitch, using 783. Use 783 also for veins. (Easy.)
_Buttercup Design No. 406 B._