Some of the filling-in stitches are combinations--as in the
figures with very open bars where point d'Espagne and point Brabancon
are combined, and at the middle section of the central figure where
point de Valenciennes and point Brabancon are combined. Other stitches
used are d'Alencon bars, Raleigh bars, church stitch, point de
Bruxelles, "spiders," Sorrento bars, and picots. The greater the variety
in the filling-in stitches, the more beautiful the lace. A picot edge
finishes the lace in a very dainty manner along its lower outline, while
a cord forms the upper edge.

[Illustration: No. 43.--Modern Venetian Point.]

No. 44.

DESIGN FOR MODERN LACE.

This design may be made up in Battenburg braid, or of point or Honiton
braid according to the texture of the lace desired. In making it for
garments or articles that are to be renovated occasionally, the
Battenburg braids are advisable; but for daintier uses, point or Honiton
may be chosen. The Raleigh-bar stitch, point de Bruxelles, and "spiders"
may be used in following the outlines given for stitches.

[Illustration: No. 44.--Design for Modern Lace.]

No. 45.

CORNER IN MODERN LACE.

The suggestions given above will also apply to this design, which may be
used for a table spread, or a handkerchief, according to the braid
selected. As illustrated, the design is of pretty dimensions for a doily
or a toilet-cushion cover, or for a handkerchief. All of the bar work
seen may be done with single threads instead of the complete Raleigh
method, and the rosettes or "spiders" may be larger or smaller as
preferred.

[Illustration: No. 45.--Corner in Modern Lace.]

No. 46.

PILLOW-SHAM OF BATTENBURG LACE AND LINEN.

A very elaborate pillow-sham is here illustrated. It is made of
Battenburg braid and appropriate thread, together with an intermingling
of rings, and forms one of the most elegant appointments of a handsomely
furnished bed-room. The pattern is very distinct and is called the "rose
and leaf" design. The ground-work is formed of rings and Raleigh bars,
while the centers of the roses and their leaves are filled in in various
fancy stitches which include the crosses and rosettes used in
drawn-work, Sorrento bars, points de Venise and Bruxelles, d'Alencon
bars, etc., etc. If desired the linen square may be made larger, and the
lace but one row of blossoms in width. The square is made of the finest
household linen and is completed with a broad hem-stitc