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Literary
September 20, 1905
Potosi Journal
Potosi, Washington County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Instructions for a bold, quickly-worked 'BORDER CROSS- AND-LONG' pattern suitable for ornamenting sideboard cloths, dinner-wagon cloths, towel covers, or similar items. Uses fine wool, flax thread, or ingrain cotton. Suggests tacking canvas over fabric if threads cannot be counted, working through holes, then removing threads.
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BORDER CROSS- AND-LONG
This Is Appropriate for All Articles
Where Is Required a Bold and
Quickly-Worked Pattern.
This can be worked on the ends of
sideboard and dinner-wagon cloths,
towel covers, or, in fact, any article
for which a bold, quickly-worked pattern
is desired as ornamentation; fine
wool, flax thread or ingrain cotton
may be used for the work, according
to the material that forms the foundation.
If the material is of such a kind
that the threads cannot be counted
then tack canvas over it, work the
stitches through the canvas holes on
to the material, and draw the threads
away after the work is done.
AN UNUSUAL DESIGN.
This Is Appropriate for All Articles
Where Is Required a Bold and
Quickly-Worked Pattern.
This can be worked on the ends of
sideboard and dinner-wagon cloths,
towel covers, or, in fact, any article
for which a bold, quickly-worked pattern
is desired as ornamentation; fine
wool, flax thread or ingrain cotton
may be used for the work, according
to the material that forms the foundation.
If the material is of such a kind
that the threads cannot be counted
then tack canvas over it, work the
stitches through the canvas holes on
to the material, and draw the threads
away after the work is done.
AN UNUSUAL DESIGN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Needlework Pattern
Instructional Guide
What keywords are associated?
Border Pattern
Cross And Long Stitch
Needlework
Towel Covers
Canvas Backing
Fine Wool
Flax Thread
Ingrain Cotton
Literary Details
Title
Border Cross And Long
Subject
Appropriate For All Articles Where A Bold And Quickly Worked Pattern Is Required
Key Lines
This Can Be Worked On The Ends Of Sideboard And Dinner Wagon Cloths, Towel Covers, Or, In Fact, Any Article For Which A Bold, Quickly Worked Pattern Is Desired As Ornamentation.
If The Material Is Of Such A Kind That The Threads Cannot Be Counted Then Tack Canvas Over It, Work The Stitches Through The Canvas Holes On To The Material, And Draw The Threads Away After The Work Is Done.