_Note._--This particularity in arranging _colors and patterns_ may seem very trifling to some people; but rules are required in all finished work. Habits of attention are an important part of education, or, rather, are indispensable to a well-trained mind. Therefore, we say, be particular to do all you undertake in a proper manner; and if you are making _patchwork_, aim at perfection of its kind. But never fall in love with your own creations, and worship them as idols; and never neglect common household duties for fanciful needlework. Remember, also, that _reading_ is more refining to the taste than finger-work; and that to _read well_ is a much higher accomplishment than any mere skill in counting stitches and matching shades. FOR SILK EMBROIDERY. 660. _Useful Patterns for working in Cord, Silk, and Muslin._--These are what are called "endless patterns," to be worked in cord. These fashions for embroidering the borders of cloaks, pelisses, sacques, &c., on merino, or fine cassimere, or flannel, with silk, are to be wrought with coarse or fine silk, or with a mixture of the two, according to the degree of intricacy or simplicity in the parts of the pattern. We give two designs; from these, other combinations may be made, to suit the fancy of the embroiderer. [Illustration: (Two 'Endless Patterns' for borders of cloaks etc.)] SILK EMBROIDERY, ANOTHER WAY. _See p. 164._ 661.--In these patterns for embroidering the borders of cloaks, pelisses, sacques, &c., on merino, or fine cassimere, or flannel, with silk, are to be wrought with coarse or fine silk, or with a mixture of the two, according to the degree of intricacy or simplicity in the parts of the pattern. These patterns are equally serviceable for muslin, or any other material. No. 1, to be worked on fine flannel or merino, with a mixture of coarse and fine silk. No. 2, to be worked on flannel or merino, with fine silk. [Illustration: No. 1. No. 2.] 662. _Sewing on glazed Calico._--By passing a cake of white soap a few times over a piece of glazed calico, or any other stiffened material, the needle will penetrate as easily as through any other kind of work. 663. _To make Glass Jars to look like China._--Paint figures to resemble those in China jars, and cut them out so that none of the white paper remains; then, with thick gum-arabic water, fasten them to the inside of the glass. Let them stand to dry for twenty-four hours. Then wipe off with a wet cloth the gum-arabic on the glass between the prints, and let them stand a few hours longer. Then take white wax and flake white, ground very fine, and melt them together. With a japanning-brush go over all the glass above the prints: done in this manner, they will hold water. For a blue ground, use white wax and Prussian blue, ground fine; for red, wax and vermilion, or carmine; for green, wax and verdigris; for chocolate, wax and burnt umber.