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MOTIFS
FOR EMBROIDERIES
6th Series

EDITIONS TH. DILLMONT,

de S. a r. 1.

MULHOUSE (France)

Al.l. RIf.HTS RESERVED 1046

 INTRODUCTION

Little colored embroderies in fancy stitches being greatly in vogue at the present
time, equally for outer garments, lingerie and furnishings, we are now publish'ng, under
the title Motifs for Embroideries, 6th Series, a booklet containing numerous patterns
of this type, worked in bright colors, either plain or shaded. They are chiefly executed
in straight stitch, upright or slanting, cross stitch and its variations, stroke stitch,
chain stitch and weaving stitch.
Fabrics. — All kinds of fabrics whose threads can be counted are suitable for the
reproduction of these motifs. Our originals were embroidered upon a cream linen material.
To obtain a pattern in larger size, a coarser fabric must be chosen, or else the number
of threads to be covered by each stitch can be doubled or trebled on the other hand,
;

a more closely woven linen will produce a smaller pattern.

If it be desired to embroider our designs upon cloth or any other fabric whose threads
cannot be counted, the embroidery must be worked over an auxiliary canvas previously
fixed straight across the material and which will then be drawn out, thread by thread,
when the embroidery is completed.
Materials. — The originals of our motifs were worked in D-M-C Pearl cotton (Coton
perle)No. 3, and some of them finished off with D-M-C Pearl cotton (Coton perle) No. 8.
For finer fabrics than the linen used by us, it would be best to make use of D-M-C Pearl
cotton (Cotonperle) Nos. 5 to 12 or D-M-C Special stranded cotton (Mouline special) No. 25,
or even D-M-C Embroidery cotton, special quality (Coton k broder, qualite speciale) in
medium or fine numbers. A large proportion of our patterns could be reproduced in
D-M-C Embroidery twist (Retors a broder) No. 4 (dull cotton) worked upon a thick
;

fabric, this thread gives an entirely original and decorative effect to embroideries which
are meant to cover large surfaces.
Besides the articles which we have already mentioned, we can also recommend,
for executing our patterns, D-M-C Floss flax (lyin floche), D-M-C Rayon for embroidery
(Rayonne a broder) and, for silk embroideries, D-M-C Persian silk (Sole de Perse).
In addition to the plates illustrating this work, there will be found a large selection
of worked on counted threads in the following publications of the D-M-C
motifs
Library Motifs for Embroideries, 3rd and 4th Series; Czecho-Slovakian Embroideries;
:

Jugoslavian Embroideries, 1st and 2nd Series; Turkish Embroideries; Bulgarian

Embroideries ; Morocco Embroideries.
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series Plate 1

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 2 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series

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For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series Plate 3

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 4 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — Gth Series

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — Gth Series Plate S

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For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 6 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — (ith Series

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon tlireads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series Plate 1

For these embroideries, use D-M*C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 8 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series Plate 9

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 10 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — Gth Series

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For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 0th Series Plate 11

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 12 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series

For these embroideries, use D-M*C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series Plate 13

For these embroideries, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 14 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — Cth Series

For this embroidery, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 MOTIFvS FOR EMBROIDERIES P»th Series Plate IS

For this embroidery, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
Plate 16 MOTIFS FOR EMBROIDERIES — 6th Series

For this embroidery, use D-M-C Cotton, Flax, Silk or Rayon threads
 Ivist of special articles in

COTTON, FLAX, SILK, RAYON

manufactured and supplied
by DOLLFUS-MIEG & 0«, Socitit anonyme,
under the trade mark

D MC
and intended for sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet
and all kinds of needlework in general.
Sewing cottons Alsatian sewing cotton (Fil d' Alsace). Sewing thread (Fil a coudre). 6 cord sewing-machine
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cotton (Cable 6 fils). Alsa. Alsatian cordonnet (Cordonnet d' Alsace).

Cottons for embroidery and tapestry: Embroidery cotton, special quality (Coton a broder, qualite
speciale). Embroidery twist (Retors a broder). Floss embroidery cotton, special quality (Coton fioche
a broder, qualite speciale). Pearl cotton (Coton perle). Shaded pearl cotton (Perle ombre). Special
stranded cotton (Mouhne special). Special shaded stranded cotton (Mouline special ombre).
Cottons for crochet and lace making Crochet cotton (Cordonnet) Special crochet cotton (Cordonnet special).
: .

Cotton lace thread (Fil a dentelles). Alsatia. Pearl cotton (Coton perle). Shaded pearl cotton (Perle ombre).
Knitting cottons Alsatia. Special knitting cotton (Retors special pour mercerie). Knitting twist (Retors pour
:

tricot). Knitting cotton, special quality (Coton a tricoter, qual. spec). Alsatian twist (Retors d' Alsace).
Darning cottons: Darning cotton (Coton a repriser). Special darning cotton (Repriser special). Superfine
darning cotton (Repriser super fin). Special stranded cotton (Mouline special).
Threads for machine embroidery, scalloping and darning: Alsatian machine twist (Retors d' Alsace).
Alsatian cordonnet (Cordonnet d' Alsace).
Cotton braids: Superfine braid (Lacet super fin). Cotton braid, first quality (Lacet, premiere qualite).
Flax threads for knitting, crochet and lace work: Flax thread for knitting and crochet (Lin a tricoter
et a crocheter). Flax lace thread (Lin pour dentelles).
Pure silk and Rayon for embroidery Persian silk (Sole de Perse) Rayon for embroidery (Rayonne a broder)
: .

These articles are delivered, in all sizes, in ecru, white, black and all colors.
They can be obtained at haberdashers, needlework shops, &:c. the variety of articles bearing the D-M-C trade mark is however
;

so great that it is impossible, even for the best supplied stores, to keep them all in stock.
Nevertheless, retailers in touch with the manufacturers, DOIyL,FUS-MIEG & C'^, SocrfeTfi anonyme, or their agent-stockists
being able to procure even quite small quantities of goods, consumers can always obtain their requirements through them.
 DMC LIBRARY
Witha view to developing the taste for fancy needlework and to making better known the uses of the
numerousarticles which it manufactures especially for sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, &c., the firm
DOL,IvPUS-MIEG &
C'fi, SocieTe; anonymE, has had published a series of works which, taken as a whole,

forms a complete library deahng with every known kind of needlework.

Although these publications —
by their artistic value, the choice of designs, and the care devoted to
their production — surpass
everything hitherto done in this way, they are sold at prices well below their
market value; it has only been possible to publish them under such favorable conditions owing to the large
numbers printed and the aim in view.
Each work is pubhshed in several languages and is composed of a series of unpublished and very varied
designs, printed in black or in colors and accompanied in certain cases by explanatory text. Thanks to the
clarity and perfection with which the reproductions have been carried out, it is moreover easy to utilize
most of the patterns without having recourse to the text, which is of secondary importance.
There follows a list of these pubUcations, which can be obtained of booksellers, haberdashers,
needlework shops or, if need be, from the CompToir Alsacien de BrodertE, anct. Th. de Dili<monT,
S. a r. 1., MutHOUSE (France).

* Encyclopedia of Needlework
BY Th. DE DlI<I<MONT
Volume of nearly 800 pages, illustrated by 1194 engravings and 16 colored plates,
containing 20 chapters entitled
Plain Sewing. —
The Sewing and Embroidering Machine. Machine- Sewing and Embroidering. —
Mending. —
Embroidery on White Materials. —
Linen Embroidery. —
Embroidery on Silk and Velvet.
— Gold Embroidery —
Applique work. Tapestry. —
Knitting. —
Crochet. Tatting. — Macrame.— — —
Filet Lace. —
.

Openwork on Linen. —
Embroidered Laces. Needle-made Laces. — Pillow Laces. — —
Needlework Trimmings. —
Miscellaneous directions.
Pocked edition. English binding, gilt top.
(*) The works whose titles are marked with an asterisk are published in English.
 DMC LIBRARY
Collection: The "ABCs" of Needlework
The little treatises of tliis We have tried to offer them, in a clearly
collection are intended for beginners, particularly schoolgirls.
presented and easily understandable form, a summary of elementary notions in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, &c. We explain
the stitches which it is indispensable to know in order to attempt the simplest of handiworks, the position of the hands the
thread
the needle, the crochet-hook, the way to form the different knitting and crochet stitches.
The success obtained by our first "ABCs" authorizes us to believe that they meet a real need, and others will follow
The ABC of Sewing. * The ABC of Crochet.
Containing 12 pages of text, with 23 explanatory figures, Containing ig pages of text with 23 figures of sUtches
and a plate of letters. and patterns.
The ABC of Knitting.
Containing i5 pages of text with 17 explanatory figures

Embroidery
* The Embroiderer's Alphabet. * Cross Stitch •
New Designs.
Containing 82colored plates, composed of alphabets, 1st Series: Containing
24 colored plates composed of
monograms and designs for counted stitch embroideries, grounds, borders, &c.
as well as 10 plates of monograms and scallops, with 2nd, 3rd and 4th Series: Each containing 20 colored plates.
tracings, for white embroider}'.
5ih and 6th Series: Each containing 16 colored plates
Alphabets et Monogrammes (Alphabets and Monograms) composed of borders, grounds, &c.
I St Series: Containing 60 plates and explanatory text. * Marking Stitch.
* Alphabets and Moncgranns. ist Series: Containing 12 colored plates composed of
2nd Series: Containing 17 plates of modem alphabet?, alphabets, monograms and various designs.
and explanatory text. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Series: Each containing 16 colored
plates.
* Monograms and Alphabets for combination.
* Assisi Embroideries.
Containing 31 plates composed of alphabets and monograms
Containing 24 colored plates and text with explanatory
Album de Broderies au Point de Croix (Album for Ciois figures.

Stitch Embro idery ) * Colbert Embroideries.

2nd Series: Containing 40 colored plates. Containing 16 colored plates and a series of tracings on
3rd Series: Containing 40 plates. squared ground.

(*) The works whose titles are marked with an asterisk are published in English.
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Embroidery continued
La Broderie au Passe (Flat Stitch Embroidery) Bulgarian Embroideries.
Containing 20 plates composed of 27 patterns, accom- Containing 16 colored plates composed of patterns for
panied bj' tracings on squared ground and explanatory counted stitch embroideries.
text. Morocco Einbroideries.
Motifs pour Broderies (Motifs Embroideries).
jor Containig 18 colored plates composed of 61 patterns of
I St Series: Containing 32 colored plates, witli patterns borders, grounds and motifs, and a series of tracings
for tapestry and embroideries, as well as a series of on squared ground.
tracings on squared ground. Ecclesiastical vestments and Altar linen.
* Motifs for Embroideries. Containing, printed in color, 10 plates and various detailed
figures for three sets of vestments, a dalmatic with
2nd Series: Containing 32 colored plates (as in ist Series).
deacon's stole, a cope, a humeral veil, an altar cloth
3rd Mid 4th Series: Each containing 20 colored plates
and Church linen, the whole accompanied by working
composed of various patterns.
instructions. In addition, 6 separate sheets contain plans,
Sth Series: Containing 15 colored plates and a series of
designs and tracings for the execution of the articles.
tracings on squared ground.
Drawn Thread Work.
6th and yth Series: Each containing 16 colored plates
1st Series: Containing 54 pages of text, with explanatory
composed of various patterns in the modem st3'le.
figures, and 20 plates of patterns.
Motifs de Broderie copte (Motifs for Coptic Embroidery). 2nd Series: Containing 11 pages of text, with explanatory
J St, 2)id and 3rd Parts: Each containing 30 plates, one figures, and 32 plates of patterns.
colored, and explanatory text. Openwork Embroideries.
* Czeclio-Slovakian Embroideries. Containing 48 patterns and text with explanatory figures.
Containing 20 colored plates and a series of tracings on Har danger Embroideries.
squared ground. 1st Series: Containing 36 plates and text with explanatory
* Jugoslavian Embroideries. figures.
1st and 2nd Series: Each containing 20 colored plates and 2nd Series: Containing 25 plates and text with explanatory
a series of tracings on squared ground. figures.

* Turkish Embroideries. Le Filet-Richelieu (French Net Work).

Containing 24 colored plates and a series of tracings on Containing 30 plates composed of 171 designs, with
squared ground. explanatory text.

The works whose titles are marked with an asterisk are publi.shed in English.
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Embroidery continued ^ . ,,
(Net Work Embroidery). ,

La Broderie sur Lacis

figures.
with 17 explanatorj'

* Embroidery on Net {The Net Work).

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jst Series: Containing 25 ^

ficTures, and 20 plates of

various patterns. I

well as detailed
I 2nl Series: Containing 59 patterns, as j

text and explanatory figures.

Knitting
* of 51 knitted
Le Tricot (Knitting).
patterns ^'"'"^I^S^ri^s Containing 20 plates composed
of 72 patterns,
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Containing 10 plates composed
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and explanatory text.
composed of 63 ^^t+prr,.;
patterns,
pages with 15 patterns of open-
.nd S.n«; Containing 10 plates Sth Series: Containing 44
and explanatory text. work knitting.
12 plates composed of 46 patterns
''"""fs.n.s; containing
and 54 pages of text
Crochet
* Containing 22 plates
Le Crocliet (Crochet Work). r>attpms
patterns, '''"TsT.lf -(COARSE CROCHET):
Containing 8 plates composed of 64
I St Series: and text with explanatory figures.
and explanatory text.
composed of 57 patterns, composed of 60 patterns
8 plates
2nd Series: Containing 8 plates 6th Series: Containing
and 49 pages
narrow insertions,
and explanatory text. of lace edgings and
of text.
*
containing 13 plates accompanied
by text and
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figures. pages with 19 patterns of
numerous explanatory .th Series: Containing 42
plates composed of 57 patterns,
devoted to FII.ET CROCHET.
4th Series: Containing 11 1
13 are
and 64 pages of text.
English.
are marked with an aster.sk are publish«i^in
7*7^r^r^rks whose titles
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Lace
Les Dentelles aux Fuseaux (Pillow Laces). * Needle-made Laces.
I St Series: Containing 184 pages of text, 8 pages with 1st Series: Containing 15 plates, a series of tracings, and
patterns, and 55 tracings. text with explanatory figures.
2nd Series: Containing 58 pages of text, 18 plates with
25 patterns, and 66 tracings. La Dentelle Renaissance (Point Lace).
* Irish Crochet Lace. Containing 76 pages of text with explanatory figures,
Containing 47 pages of text, 7 plates of patterns, and 10 full-page plates, and 10 tracings.
16 tracings on linen.
Tatting. * Teneriffe Lace Work.
Containing 8 plates composed of 38 patterns, and text Containing 20 plates composed of 103 patterns, and text j

with explanatory figures. with explanatory figures.

Various
* Macrame. * Knotted Fringes.
Containing 32 plates composed of 188 patterns, and Containing 20 plates with 20 patterns, and text with
explanatory text. explanatory figures.

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