fig.
108)]

DARNING IN THE THREADS (fig. 107)--In old needle-work we often find
the pattern reserved, that is, left blank and outlined by the grounding.
As it is difficult, especially in executing minute, and delicate
figures, to withdraw the threads partially, without injuring the linen
foundation, they are withdrawn throughout, and new ones drawn in, to
form the pattern. To explain this more clearly, the original threads of
the material are represented in a lighter shade than the new ones that
are drawn in; the course of the stitches is indicated in a darker shade.

[Illustration: FIG 107. DARNING IN THE THREADS. (Explanation of fig.
109).]

BROAD INSERTION IN CUT OPEN-WORK, WITH THE PATTERN DRAWN IN (fig.
108).--This insertion, suitable according to the foundation it is worked
on, for the decoration either of curtains, table-covers, bed-linen or
underclothing, is made as shown in fig. 106. If intended for the
decoration of any article made of white linen, we recommend unbleached
materials for the lattice-work, and bleached for the pattern, to bring
it out in strong relief.

[Illustration: FIG. 108. BROAD INSERTION IN CUT OPEN-WORK, WITH PATTERN
DRAWN IN.]

INSERTION IN CUT OPEN-WORK, WITH PATTERN DARNED IN (fig. 109).--This
insertion can be introduced into any kind of linen material, and used
for ornamenting towels, aprons, bed-linen and table-linen. When it is
used to connect bands of cross-stitch embroidery, the open-work should
be of the same colour as the embroidery, and the pattern worked in white
or unbleached cotton, to correspond with the foundation. In fig. 109,
the pattern is half as large again as in the original.

[Illustration: FIG. 109. INSERTION IN CUT OPEN-WORK, WITH PATTERN DARNED
IN.

MATERIALS--For Holbein linen: Fil a pointer D.M.C No. 15 or 20,
Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C No. 8, 10 or 15 for the bars.--Coton a tricoter
D.M.C No. 16 or Coton a repriser D.M.C No. 12 or 25 for darning or
drawing in the pattern.

For finer linens: Fil a dentelle D.M.C Nos. 25 to 30, or Cordonnet 6
fils D.M.C Nos. 25 to 40 for the bars and Coton a repriser D.M.C No. 50
for darning or drawing in the pattern.]

CUT OPEN-WORK PATTERN (figs. 110 and 111).--This pattern, more of the
nature of lace than any of the former, is well adapted for trimming, not
only household articles but also church furniture, altar-cloths and the
like, which are required to wash, as it can be worked in any width.

Fig. 110, a magnifie