[Illustration: STEP ONE—in winding frame for twelve-petal daisy
design.]
[Illustration: SECOND STEP—in winding frame for twelve-petal daisy
design.]
[Illustration: THIRD STEP—in winding frame for twelve-petal daisy
design.]
The whole process is then repeated: that is, twelve more threads are
wound between each pair of prongs in each of three directions, as
aforesaid, making a total of 24 threads extending between each pair of
prongs. If a heavier mat is desired, another layer of twelve threads may
be added.
When all this has been done, the thread may be tied to the final prong
and then cut off. The frame is now ready to be sewed. This is where the
shuttle is put into use. As much thread as can be conveniently held by
the shuttle is wound upon it, and a foot or so allowed to hang from it.
This loose end of the thread is then tied around a corner intersection
of three groups of threads on the frame, from the back, and fastened
securely.
If you will now study Figure 3, you will find that it is possible to
make three distinct loops around these intersections and to tie them
from the back of the frame by means of half-hitches. As each one of
these intersections is sewed or tied, the craftsman should move
clockwise to the next intersection of three groups of threads and repeat
the operation around the frame. When the first round has been completed,
skip over to the second round and repeat at the end of each round: in
this way it will be found unnecessary to break the thread at any time.
In fact, the only time that it should be necessary to tie a knot in the
thread is when the shuttle is empty. The proper procedure then, is to
refill the shuttle and tie the new end to the end of the thread finished
and continue sewing.
When the entire frame has been tied, the finished article is removed by
simply cutting through the thread as near to the prongs as is possible,
with a pair of sharp scissors. Comb out the fringe thus formed and trim
evenly.
[Illustration: Frame wound to illustrate one step in winding frame
for design suitable for pillow case or vanity set.]
[Illustration: Frame wound to illustrate another step in winding
frame for design suitable for pillow case or vanity set.]
[Illustration: Frame completely wound—for twelve-petal daisy design.
(This illustration shows frame extended for buffet or vanity set
centerpieces—or centerpieces for luncheon set.)]
_SPEED-O-WEAVE_ FRAME
[Illustration: _SPEED-O-WEAVE_ FRAME]
[Illustration: The Lily SPEED-O-WEAVE frame is packed in a
box—complete with adjusting bolts and shuttle. (Shuttle is pictured
at right). Frame consists of six angular sections, each section
being provided with a plurality of prongs or fingers adapted to hold
the threads. The sections are provided with holes through which
bolts, secured by wing nuts, are extended to hold the several
sections together.]
[Illustration: The frame is assembled from six pieces of angle
steel, light, sturdy, easily adjusted to various sizes ... green
lacquer finish. Complete with adjusting bolts and shuttle.