CONTENTS.

I.

Introduction i

II.

The Holy Altar, and its Adornment 12

III.

Eight Altars illustrated, and described for different kinds of Needlework — Directions for executing Coloured Frontispiece of Hanging for Feasts of our Lord 20

IV.

Super-frontals — Ornamental Crosses for Frontals 56

V.

Monograms (various) — Powderings — Pulpit and Desk-Hangings 70

VI.

Sermon-Cases — Band-Cases — Book-Covers — Alms-Bags — Alms Dish-Mats — Church Book-Markers 83

VII.

Church Linen — Altar and other Cloths — Pouncing and Drawing Patterns on Linen for Ancient Embroidery — How to prepare Designs on Cardboard for Modern Church Embroidery 98

VIII.

Applique; or, Applied Work — Instructions for Preparation of Applique in every Material 110

IX.

Embroidery-Frames — Framing Work generally — How to use the Hands at the Frame — Proper Implements for Church Embroidery 121

X.

Remarks on Gold — Gold Bullion Embroidery — Passing — Its Use Illustrated from Photographs of 13 Old Stitches 136

XI.

Embroidery Silks — Directions for Long-Stitch Embroidery — French Knots, with Practical Illustration 153

XII.

Textile Fabrics for Robing the Altar — Correct Church Colours and Shades 163