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Supply list: 1/3rd yd. white batiste 1/2 yd. insertion lace (5/8″) 1 1/2 yd. edging lace (5/8″) I yd. entredeux (30″ standard size) 1 clear snap cotton embroidery thread # 60 (spool) or Tanne cotton #80 (spool) a new machine needle size 8 or 10 Schmetz double needle 1.6/70 or size 2.0/80 a 7 groove pintuck foot or a foot with a raised area underneath You will learn: lace shaping entredeux to fabric gathered lace to entreduex basic pintucks (many kinds of tucks) You will have: A beautiful dressy bib to wear, or a wonderful gift ……. better yet, a family heirloom to treasure. Maybe in a shadow frame for the wall? etc. There are other techniques for special touches in heirloom sewing that I would love to share if you want to continue. Or other kinds of tucks, corded, shadow, decorated, edged with threads, etc. I want your feed backs, questions (I hope I can answer), and any suggestions or a different way …… PLEASE jump right in and let’s share.

Happy stitching, this will be fun. Betty