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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
3
Trunk sets remain popular for travelers with washable covers in gingham linen or fine crash. Designs include eyelet borders and especially clover motif pillows. instructions cover covers, hatbox, shoe bags and edging, plus monograms and binding options for linen and crash fabrics.
The text explains how needle size and eye length affect embroidery quality. It guides choosing No 3 to No 12 needles based on silk type and thread, warns against rough hands and damp needle cases, and stresses smooth hands and care to prevent frayed or uneven stitches.
Embroiderers must decide between single and double thread based on material delicacy and design size. Use single thread on sheer handkerchief linen mull or small designs to avoid rough appearance. double silk suits large figures and outer edges for richness and speed, with careful threading of two equal-length threads through the eye.
Charm ing sachets rise in popularity to scent belongings. A triangular linen piece edged with tor chen lace forms a pretty case. A white linen square with wadding holds scented powders and floral motifs in Kensington stitch.
The article discusses embroidery of a thistle motif with emphasis on color blending using purple and pink in four shades each. It notes current shading as amateurish and flat and advises Kensington stitch to achieve a feathery top by varying stitch length and leaving some stems longer for a natural look. It also mentions improving sewers through artistic color pairing and texture variation.
The article notes inexpensive curtains can be bought yet many women still sewing. For odd window sizes or busy schedules, one can craft dainty curtains from white lawn or Swiss with a four inch hem or machine stitched edges finished with one or two rows.
The article advises embroiders to prepare multiple threaded needles each with a tint used in shading. This avoids repeated threading and unthreading, saving time and preventing the loss of a preferred thread. The practice keeps a variety of tones ready for quick, accurate work.
A method uses an outer lining to start a dot and follows a circular path to the center. Colorful threads beat white, with a fine chain stitch on the rim and French knots in the centers. Some prefer outlining the satin stitch dot with a darker shade for best results.
The article stresses threading a needle with the twist of the thread running downward from the eye. If inserted incorrectly the cloth will pull the twist opposite, causing knotting and roughness. Practice helps embroiderers tell thread twist direction by feel.
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