Fig. 194. The fan
A Maltese cross looks like four fans caught together. The threads are crossed lengthwise and crosswise and the stitches taken to gather the threads in the centre. The weaving is the same as the fans. In weaving the fans or crosses do not work much more than half way up ([Figure 195]). A twisted bar is nothing more than a thread overcasted (see illustration, [Figure 124]).
Fig. 195. A Maltese cross
A buttonholed bar is made by laying two or three threads and buttonholing over them ([Figure 196]).
In this age of machine work there are all sorts of braids that may be procured for lace work. Little edges that were impossible to buy are now made by machinery.
A little edging makes a dainty finish to a straight braid and also enhances the beauty of the fancy braids.
To make a simple edging, work a row of picots on the edge of the braid which forms the edge of the design.