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Rh Caulfield and Saward's "Dictionary of Needlework," as Mossoul embroidery. As will be seen by studying the illustration it is really a close herring-bone stitch worked across the leaves and petals. Commence working at the widest end of the leaf or petal, and work across from

Fig. 13.

side to side without a break. The stitch, if worked properly, produces a plait down the centre which is the chief feature of the work. When worked, the design should be outlined with rope stitch, which is a short stem stitch. The outline should be of an uniform color, slightly contrasting with the colors used for the design. Thus,