A pattern for decorating the corner of a plain cloth mat or handkerchief. See Triangles for other patterns.
Pattern:
Bobbins: 21 pairs + 2 gimps (reused)
Style: Bucks Point
Stitches:
half stitch
half stitch and twist
cloth stitch
plait
gimp (gimp)
reef knot
Details:
Bucks Point net (grey)
honeycomb (green)
bead (green)
cloth zigzag (red)
half stitch zigzag (blue)
half stitch diamond (blue)
vertical edge (red)
cloth diamond (yellow)
cloth footside (grey)
corner shape, from mat
sewing lace onto fabric
Description:
Follow the links above for explanation of how to work the different parts of the lace.
The diagonal start is easier with false starting pins, which are provided. The pattern is made of two parts, with the pillow turned halfway through - see making a triangle shape, from corner. The start and the finish make a straight line. This is what is sewn onto the fabric.
This pattern uses a Bucks Point grid. so you need to turn the pillow twice in order to get the start and the finish in a straight line.
I haven't sewn on this example myself, but the photo below gives an idea of what it might look like.
© Jo Edkins 2017 - return to lace index