Hello All! It's done, off the pillow & posted to Flickr. OMG--at the end I was laughing so hard I could hardly see to tie the knots! I am not displeased with my first effort considering all the helpful advice (from you) & angst (on my part). Jacquie was quite right, the finish separates wheat from chaff! What went wrong? I pulled too hard on the magic thread & broke the silk lace thread. Then I discovered that I had put the wrong thread thru the magic thread to begin with. How about an uneven number of threads? Yep, I cut a passive off & found its frayed end later, plus I had more passives laid over the cloth stitch than threads laid out from the edge. It felt like the Three Stooges were making lace on my pillow but it was just me! How did I "fix" it? Size 28 tapestry needle, LED light & magnifiers! I was able to weave in a thread to repair the cut off passive & there are a few tiny blanket stitches to hold the other corner together. I doubt that it will unrave! l so it's perfect for a Crazy Quilt project where beads & silk ribbon embroidery embellishments will hide its flaws! So I'm cutting another notch in my bobbin winder & hope you all enjoy the hilarity of the occasion. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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