n from the position of the buds in the first part, at the beginning
of the drawing.

FLOWER GARLAND IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF STITCHES (figs. 217 and
218).--Most of the stitches, described at the beginning of this chapter,
will be found in this graceful garland, in the execution of which a
considerable variety of colours can be introduced. The rose-buds may be
worked in two shades of Vert-Pistache and of Rouge-Grenat, in the
stitches described in figs. 173, 177, 189 A; the forget-me-nots, in two
or even three shades of Bleu-Indigo, in raised satin stitch and knotted
stitch; the slender green leaves in Vert-de-gris, or Gris-Tilleul, the
stamens in Jaune-Citron, and the stalks of the roses in Brun-Acajou.

[Illustration: FIG. 217. FLOWER-GARLAND IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF STITCHES.
First part.]

[Illustration: FIG. 217. Second part. MATERIALS: Coton a broder D.M.C
No. 40. COLOURS: Rouge-Grenat 326 and 335, Bleu-Indigo 312 and 334,
Vert-Pistache 319 and 320, Vert-de-gris 474 and 475, Brun-Acajou 301,
Jaune-citron 446.]

[Illustration: FIG. 218. SHOWING THE WORKING OF THE OUTSIDE STITCHES IN
FIG. 217.]

The border that completes this charming pattern, consists of four rows
of button holing, worked in four colours. The first row in our
illustration is worked in pale pink, followed by three shades of green,
the palest of which is used for the second row of stitches.

When these rows are worked upon a satine or cambric foundation, it is
advisable to begin by making a small drawing, in which the height of the
stitches and the distance between them is accurately marked out, then
prick the pattern through and pounce it upon the material beneath.

When they are worked on a material, the threads of which can be counted
no such precaution is necessary.

INSERTION IN GOBELIN AND STEM STITCH (fig. 219).--Owing to the
shortness of the stitches, this pattern is easier to work than the
foregoing ones. The little flowers are embroidered alternately in dark
and light red; the setting varies to correspond, the light red flower
being set in dark red, and vice versa. The interior of the leaves is in
light green and the setting, as well as the connecting bars, in dark
green.

[Illustration: FIG. 219. INSERTION IN GOBELIN AND STEM STITCH.
MATERIALS: Coton a broder D.M.C No. 35--COLOURS: Rouge-Cardinal 347 and
Rouge-Geranium 352 with Gris-Tilleul 392 and 331, or Bleu-Indigo 312 and
334 with Vert-Mousse 469 and 471, or Violet-Mauve 375 and 376