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The Honiton lace book (1875)

Devonia, pseud · London : Bazaar · leaf 63

An illustration from The Honiton lace book, 1875, leaf 63
in lacestitch, sewing to each side ; add a pair at each sewing for six turns. Asthere will be the most holes on the lower side of the wing, you mustoccasionally sew twice into the same hole the upper side; you will find theneedle pin better for these sewings than the hook. Cut off three or fourpair… … CHAPTER XXIII. Convolvulus Spray.—Buckle Stitch. Having described the butterfly, I will now proceed to the leaves andflower, commencing with the spray containing the latter. I shall teach anew stitch in this pattern called buckle stitch, it makes a very goodvariation for stems. Commence at the base…

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