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The Honiton lace book (1875)

Devonia, pseud · London : Bazaar · leaf 61

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ith 1 and 2. Make four of these plaitings, joining the little ring to the edge as you pass it. It is a general rule that all edges must be connected where they touch, so I need not repeat the direction each time. When you have finished the plaiting cut off five pair, and bring the remaining ones… … EMPEKOK BUTTJSKFLY. traces that cross each other, or with long plaitings, which vill be easier. Having done both wings in this manner, you now fill up the back ground . Hang on eight pair to the upper end of the large wing, and work in lace stitch, sewing to each side ; add a pair at each sewing…

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