All the bars in one direction must now be worked in fine button-hole stitch, then the opposite bars must be worked, and the button-hole stitch must be continued about six inches past the point where the two lines cross.  The thread must be slipped loosely round the cross twice, running over and under alternately, so as to form a circle; then work in button-hole to the centre of a quarter of the circle; make a dot by inserting a pin in the next button-hole and working three stitches in the loop thus formed by the pin.  These dots may be omitted from these wheels.

[Illustration:  399.—­L.G.A.]

400.—­L.C.

Material:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

The effect of this design when well worked is excellent, for, although simple, the contrast between the letters and stars throws each into relief.  Veined and raised satin stitch, with very small eyelet-holes, are the stitches used here.

[Illustration:  400.—­L.C.]

401.—­Marie.

Materials:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton Nos. 20 and 36.

This name is embroidered in satin stitch; the veinings are well defined, and the tendrils should be worked with No. 30 cotton, as they require very fine work.  Stars of overcast and eyelet-holes are the only ornaments. [Illustration:  401—­Marie.]

402.—­Maria.

Material:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton No. 30.

The initial letter of this name is worked in overcast and point de pois, the remaining letters in satin stitch, the ornamentation in satin stitch and overcast.

[Illustration:  402.—­Maria.]

403.—­Maude.

Material:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton No. 18.

This name is worked in veined satin stitch; the small stars in raised satin stitch, and the elegant tendrils are worked in overcast.  This work is peculiarly adapted for the marking of a trousseau.

[Illustration:  403.—­Maude.]

404.—­M.

Material:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton No. 16.

This elegant design can be worked in coloured silk if preferred, or the coronet omitted at will.  The letter “M” is worked in raised and veined satin stitch; the centre stars are worked in fine overcast round an eyelet-hole; the coronet is worked in very fine satin stitch and point de pois, and stars to correspond with those worked in the letter and in the wreath below, the leaves of which are worked in satin stitch and overcast stitch.

[Illustration:  404.—­M.—­Handkerchief Corner.]

405.—­M.B.D.

Material:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s Embroidery Cotton No. 20.

These initials are worked in satin stitch and overcast, the open work in fine overcast round eyelet-holes.

[Illustration:  405.—­M.B.D.]

[Illustration:  406.—­M.B.G.]