into top of ring; 6 c s, s c into same stitch; 13 c s, s c into
foundation at bottom of ring; 5 c s, s c into foundation at lower part
of next ring; 13 c s, s c into top of ring; 6 c s, s c into same stitch;
13 c s, s c into foundation at the other side of ring. Fasten off.
Sixteen of these sprigs are required, and sixteen more small roses.
Place one sprig between each of the chains of 24 d c, where they meet at
the points of the leaves, and sew them by the thread which was left at
the end of the stalk. Confine them to the 24 d c by the lower 13 c s.
Place a small rose between each of these sprigs, fastening them together
where they meet. The best way is, to cut out a circle in coloured paper,
and (after the crochet work is completed) place the mat wrong side up
upon it, and fasten the flowers to it and to each other, as it will then
be quite flat and smooth.

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_EMBROIDERY IN BRAID_.

79, 80. LADY'S SLIPPER.

_Materials--Black satin or velvet, gold braid, and gold beads_.


Pencil the design on tissue-paper, trace this over with ink, tack the
pattern thus prepared on the right side of the satin or velvet. Sew the
braid on by the pattern, and when completed tear away the paper. Sew on
the beads with strong sewing-silk in the spaces indicated in the design.