[Illustration: RABBIT CHAFING DISH DESIGN NO. 53.]
_Materials_--22 inch Size: Corticelli Filo Silk, 2 skeins each 134,
136, 137; 1 skein each 105, 140, 534, 561, 645, 646, 647, 656,
779.5, 781, 782, 783, 784. Corticelli Persian Floss, 8 skeins 781.
Smaller sizes take less silk. Dealers can furnish stamped linen of
this design in 9 and 22 inch sizes. See page 92.
Border.--Work the scallop in buttonhole stitch with Corticelli Persian
Floss, Green, 781. See Colored Plate XXVI.
Rabbits.--The rabbits can be worked in outline, or a better way would
be to work them partly solid. These instructions are for the partly
solid work. Begin working all around the rabbits' ears in long and
short stitch with Gray, 134; shade 105 into the gray, and inside the
ear use very light pink, 534. Around the eyes and nose make irregular
stitches with 136, working the eyes solid with Pink, 656. A few
stitches will give expression. Choose 137 for the back of the rabbit,
and, using long and short stitch, slant the stitches a little toward
the tail downward. Now shade lighter to the side, using 136, 134. Begin
the under side of the rabbit with 137, and with 136 and 134 shade
lighter upward and toward the center in the direction the fur would
seem to take. Shade under the head and bend of the legs with 137. Care
must be taken in working the rabbits to give the right direction to the
stitches, otherwise the effect will not be good. See Colored Plate XXVI.
Grasses.--Work solid in long and short stitch with Green, 779.5, 781,
782, 783, 784, and Bronze, 561, 140, making each spear of grass of one
shade.
Scrolls.--Work in outline stitch with Brown, 645, 646, 647, shading
from light at end to dark at base. (Somewhat Difficult.)
_Photograph Frames._
_Directions for Mounting and Framing._
Embroidered frames are now always mounted under glass. This preserves
both the needlework and the picture, besides greatly enhancing the
beauty of both. After carefully examining all ready made frames in the
market we recommend the "Imperial Passepartout Frame" as the best.
It is strongly and yet neatly made, having a white leather binding,
holding the glass firmly in place. It has a sliding back, with
strong gilt wire easel, and suitable cardboard mounts with die cut
openings for pictures. It is self-contained and absolutely dust proof.
The embroidered linen can be removed at any time and a new design
substituted. These frames are made in two sizes, viz.: 8 x 10 inches
and 10 x 13 inches; the former has an opening for one photograph; the
latter, openings for two pictures. Square or oval openings are used
according to the design of the stamped linen. See page 92.
After the embroidery is finished, proceed to complete the frame as
follows: cover the face of the frame with cotton wadding, and lay the
embroidered linen on top, being careful to see that the design is in
proper position, the plain part being over the opening in the frame.
Draw the linen tightly and tack with pins on each corner. Now place
the frame on its face, stretch the linen over its edges and fasten it
on the back with good, strong glue or mucilage,--glue is preferable.
Be careful to draw tightly and avoid creases. Allow plenty of time to
dry; then with a sharp penknife, cut the opening, if it be a square
one, making four cuts from the center to each of the four sides of the
opening, thus: X. Draw the four pieces cut through the opening and
paste them on the back. If the opening is an oval, begin at the center
and cut the linen in slits toward edge; draw tightly and evenly and
glue down. Place the photograph in position over the opening; over this
put the cardboard, which will hold the picture in place. Clean the
glass and slip the linen, cardboard and all, into the frame. Now slide
the back into place and the frame is complete.
If you do not want to purchase a ready made frame, any good stationer
will mount your embroidered linen, or you can do it yourself and
then have it framed by a stationer. A small gilt beading made to
order will increase the beauty of the frame. In mounting follow these
instructions: cut a frame from heavy cardboard, the stiffer the
better, about 7 x 9 inches, noting the size of the linen and allowing
an inch margin on sides, top, and bottom. Cut a hole in the cardboard
for opening for picture, and proceed to mount as per directions for
"Imperial" frames. If the embroidery is not to be put under glass, cut
out another piece of thin cardboard, size of first, cover with silk,
sateen, or linen, and then sew front and back together on sides and
bottom, leaving enough space at top to slip in the picture. Use white
silk and make stitches as fine as possible. If you cannot obtain a
ready made easel to put on the back, make one from stiff cardboard,
covered with linen.
_Holly Photograph Frame Design No. 1._