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The centres of the roses are
embroidered in open-work.
[Illustration: 135.--Embroidery Pattern for Collars, Cuffs, &c.]
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136.--_Cravat End in Embroidery_.
Materials: Muslin, Brussels net; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s
embroidery cotton No. 30.
Tack the traced muslin over the net and work the scallop of the inner
edge; next the design in the centre must be worked in raised satin
stitch (see No. 77 in _Embroidery Instructions_). The raised dots are
also worked in satin stitch (see page 90 of _Embroidery Instructions_).
Lastly, work the outer edging of round scallops and the lines of raised
dots, and with a pair of embroidery scissors carefully cut away the
muslin from the outer edge and from the leaves of the centre pattern.
[Illustration: 136.--Cravat End in Embroidery.]
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137.--_Embroidery Pattern for Collars, Cuffs, &c_.
Materials: Linen; Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s cotton perfectionne No.
40.
This pretty star should be worked in fine overcast stitch (see No.


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