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Rh a modification of true Point Russe, the latter name having, however, been applied to a quickly executed and sketchy kind of work. In what is generally called Point Russe, the patterns are all designed to suit the stitch, that is, they have sharp and frequent angles. To work it, bring the needle up from the back of the work at one end of a line, and put it through to the back at the other end. The whole design is thus worked in straight lines. If a line is too long to work neatly with a single stitch,

Fig. 19.

divide it into two or three equal lengths and work each division as a single line.

The peculiarity of all the real Point Russe is that it presents the same appearance on both sides of the work, which makes it a very useful stitch for decorating towels, and other objects which are seen from both sides. Designs for Holbein stitch must always be arranged as for cross stitch, and if worked on material in which counting the stitches is difficult or impossible, must be worked over canvas basted on the material. The principle on which this stitch is worked, is that of