Bronwen It is my understanding that the outlines of motifs would be couched because that is what determines the shape of the motif. But brides are connections between motifs, and are put there to prevent large holes in the lace; they give it more stability. And the important thing is that they attach two motifs to each other. They would not be couched. Instead 3 passes of the lace thread would be laid across the opening: going there, coming back, going there again. And now, with the needle AWAY that same thread buttonholes over the 3 passes that you have just laid down. Picots and additional decoration would be added where you want them. Lorelei
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