THE WORK CORNER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue VII, 18 August 1894, Page 166

THE WORK CORNER.

I x EAUTIFUL linen should be I PI 11 amongst the most treasured ,—I possessions of a housewife. ' /-/I 1° the ® rst P* ace > ** must X I be either of really good J damask or hand-woven XSA J linen. In the case of the _ '■ t ' Wi former, its own pattern is V quite sufficient ornament ; WMBwMME but there is a growing feel- /’ • ing in favour °f a plain ground decorated with various borders executed in hem iWli ill'Ar'S m stitching drawn threadVICK '''Nil work, either in its simplicIW' '■L- *I I ity ’ or in its more elab or- ] 1 \ I ate form known asßeticella I \ V or Greek lace. Sometimes 1 \\ V the edges are fringed, but ’ A'' \ this is hardly advisable in \ consideration of the treatment they have to undergo at the modern lawndresses’ hands. A narrow hem-stitching, and then a border of strong linen lace, is far better ; and it should be noted that on table linen the lace should be turned at the corners quite flatly instead of being fulled. Whether form of decoration be indulged in or not, the hems should always be sewn by hand— never by machine. A little quiet attention paid to the first steps in drawn thread work, given in my first

sketches, will enable the beginner to commence. In process of time they will not be content without attempting the more elaborate details of modern Greek lace. No inkmarking should ever be seen on table linen ; large initials or a monogram should be embroidered in a corner, and the date and number may be added as well. These are particularly pretty when enclosed in the old-styled circle and quaintly fashioned.