EDGES AND PURL FINISH.
The correct edging of lace is a most important part of this art, and care should be taken to work a proper edge for each kind of lace. Sorrento edging should be worked upon Limoges lace. Spanish lace requires a full rich edge, as shown in No. 478, &c. The simplest edge is point de Bruxelles, which is worked somewhat like the stitch No. 433, and is secured by a knot worked in the braid. Many lace-workers omit this knot.
No. 475.--SORRENTO EDGING is worked with one short and one long stitch alternately.
No. 476.--POINT DE VENISE is worked precisely like that stitch (see page [456]), three and even four stitches being worked in the loop.
No. 477.--POINT D'ANGLETERRE EDGING is worked in point de Bruxelles, the thread being again drawn through the braid before proceeding to the next stitch. This edging is strong and useful.
