These little samples continue to appear. From rust marks I feel it was stapled for years in a sample book – some of the others I have collected probably hav been, too. What does not show in the photo is the pencilled number 29.
This little needlelace insert worked on very fine handkerchief linen is exquisite. The diameter is aprox 6cm. Every petal has a different filling stitch, and I adore the delicate little loop/picot thingies on the zigzag cross bars.
I might have to get myself a sample book in to which to staple them all … 