Beeton's Book of Needlework Part 47

This name is worked in satin st.i.tch, the leaf in point de sable; the veinings are worked in raised satin st.i.tch.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 378.--Eva.]

379.--_E.A._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s White and Red Embroidery Cotton No. 30.

This very pretty monogram is worked quite in a new style of embroidery.

The design represents the emblems of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The outlines of the s.h.i.+eld and cross are worked in overcast, the initials "E.A.," the torch, and the anchor in satin st.i.tch with white cotton, the leaves partly in satin st.i.tch with white and partly in point d'or with red cotton, with only a fine outline in overcast. The cross and the flames of the torch are embroidered in the same manner.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 379--E.A.]

380.--_E.A.P._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 18.

These pretty initials are worked in satin st.i.tch, the middle letter in point russe and point de poste.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 380.--E.A.P.]

381.--_E.P._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

These elegant letters are worked in veined and raised satin st.i.tch.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 381.--E.P.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: 382.--E.R.]

382.--_E.R._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 30.

The ovals are worked in overcast and point de pois, the letters in satin st.i.tch, the ornamentation in satin st.i.tch and overcast.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 383.--E.A.]

383.--_E.A._

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

These initials are placed in a medallion; they are worked in satin st.i.tch and overcast, and in applique on muslin. For that part of the pattern in which the name is to be embroidered the material is taken double.

384.--_Elisabeth_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 20.

This word is embroidered in satin st.i.tch and overcast. A few small eyelet-holes break the monotony of the outlines, and give lightness to this name.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 384.--Elisabeth.]

385.--_Elise_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton Nos. 12 and 16.

The open part of these letters is ornamented by one or more dots; the thick work is raised over chain st.i.tches worked in No. 12, a rather coa.r.s.er cotton.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 385.--Elise.]

386.--_Emma_.

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

This name is worked in satin st.i.tch; the large dots may be worked with the eyelet-holes in fine overcast, the smaller dots in satin st.i.tch. The remaining letters in raised satin st.i.tch and point de sable.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 386.--Emma.]

387.--_F.B._

Material: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton No. 18.

This elegant monogram is worked in raised satin st.i.tch, the inside embroidered with lace. The leaves and tendrils are worked in satin st.i.tch and point de sable.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 387.--F.B.]

388.--_F.S._

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s Embroidery Cotton Nos. 16 and 20.

The initials "F.S." are placed in the pages of an open book, the outlines of which are worked in overcast, the sides in point de pois.

The wreath of flowers which surrounds the book is embroidered in satin st.i.tch, the tendrils and veinings are in overcast. The initials are worked in fine satin st.i.tch.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 388.--F.S.]

389.--_f.a.n.n.y._