How to fringe round a doylie and center from square of linen

The circular fringed doylie would be more universally adopted if the manner of fringing was better known to embroiderers. It is not as difficult as it appear, but quite as simple as many noted tricks that appear so wonderful until explanation is given.

First - Mark upon white linen a circule of the size desired, exclusive of the fringe, and a second circle the size required to the extreme limit of the fringe, then with the machine, stitch in very fine stitches and with fine thread, completely around the inner line.

Second - Cut the linen on the outer line, then draw the threads, beginning with the one nearest the stitched line, till you have reached the edge of the linen at all four points of the circle, when you will find four trangles formed.

Third - Pull the threads in each of these, and with your needle adjust the fringe so formed till a perfect round is obtained, then button-hole over the stitched line with a single thread of white Japan Floss, and lastly trim the edge of the fringe to form the perfect circle that is desired.

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