is wound upon the rollers, secure the end
of the string and proceed to bring the front and back leaves together by
darning a knitting-needle or some similar article in and out of the
threads at the centre. Then slide it up close to the top roller and
secure it by tying it with string at each end (see diagram). The same
process is gone through with a second pin, which is tied to the lower
roller.

The warp-threads can now be adjusted to their proper distance apart, as
they will probably be a little irregularly spaced. The next process is
to weave two or three courses of warp-thread close to the knitting-pins
at either end; this brings the warp still nearer to being in the one
plane, and enables the threads to be arranged in perfect order by the
aid of the point of the bobbin or a needle, and they will remain as now
placed.

The frame is now ready for work. A piece of plain web, about half an
inch in width, is usually woven before the actual design is begun; this
serves as a selvedge for turning in when the completed work is mounted,
and also gets the warp into condition much better for working upon.

A thick knitting-needle can be passed between the alternate threads of
the warp and placed towards the top of the frame, as shown in the
diagram. This takes the place of the cross-stave in the loom, and, by
thus dividing the warp into two leaves, is of assistance when the
shuttle goes in one direction. Coats cannot easily be applied to an
embroidery frame.

It is quite possible upon a frame of this kind to weave a long narrow
band of any kind. The warp must be wound on and arranged in position at
the necessary length by separating the rollers and temporarily fixing
them apart at the distance required for the band. The surplus warp is
then wound up on the upper roller until the side pieces will fit into
the ends. As it gets worked upon, the completed part is wound upon the
lower roller. A piece both long and wide would be impracticable,
especially if any winding on and off the rollers were necessary.

MATERIALS

There are very few materials required for tapestry weaving; they consist
of, string for warp, wools, silks, and maybe gold and silver thread for
the weft.

The warp is usually composed of a smooth, strong, evenly twisted thread,
specially made for the purpose. It can be procured of various
thicknesses. It happens sometimes that in parts the warp shows, as a
fringe or in some other way; in this case it coul