ls D.M.C or Fil a pointer D.M.C for the stem stitch.

PLAITED STITCH (fig. 225).--When the vertical stitches are laid, a
kind of plait is formed in the following way. Pass the thread three
times, alternately under and over three foundation threads. To do this
very accurately, you must take the thread back, underneath, to its
starting-point; and consequently, always make your stitch from right to
left.

[Illustration: FIG. 225. PLAITED STITCH.]

If you have chosen a washing material, and D.M.C cottons to work with,
use one colour of cotton for the foundation, and Chine d'or D.M.C No.
30, for the plaited stitch.

MOSAIC STITCH (fig. 226).--In old embroideries we often find this
stitch, employed as a substitute for plush or other costly stuffs,
appliqued on to the foundation. It is executed in the same manner as the
four preceding stitches, but can only be done in thick twist, such as
Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C or Ganse turque D.M.C.

[Illustration: FIG. 226. MOSAIC STITCH.]

Each stitch should be made separately, and must pass underneath the
foundation, so that the threads which form the pattern are not flat, as
they are in the preceding examples, but slightly rounded.

BORDER IN PERSIAN STITCH (fig. 227).--This stitch, of Persian origin,
resembles the one represented in fig. 175. Instead of bringing the
needle out, however, as indicated in fig. 176, take it back as you see
in the illustration, to the space between the outlines of the drawing,
and behind the thread that forms the next stitch. Before filling in the
pattern, outline it with short stem stitches, or a fine cord, laid on,
and secured with invisible stitches.

[Illustration: FIG. 227. BORDER IN PERSIAN STITCH. MATERIALS: Cordonnet
6 fils D.M.C No. 14, 15, 20 or 25. COLOURS: Noir grand Teint 310,
Vert-Mousse 469 and 471, Rouge-Cardinal 346, Jaune-vieil-Or 680,
Violet-Mauve 315 and 316.]

This graceful design which can be utilised in various ways is formed of
leaves of 7 lobes, worked alternately in dark and light green; of
flowers of 3 petals, worked in red and the centres in yellow, and of
small leaves in violet. The setting, throughout, is worked either in
black or in dark brown.

STRIPE WORKED IN FLAT STITCH (fig. 228).--This pattern, simple as it
is, will be found both useful and effective for the trimming of all
kinds of articles of dress. The bottom edge should be finished off with
rounded scallops or toothed vandykes worked in button-hole stitch.