Stitch key for the Mirror Image shisha panel

Work two wavy lines of chain stitch. Work herringbone stitch in the ovals this creates. Add three detached chain stitches where the lines intersect.
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Work a row of chain stitch. Work a row of herringbone stitch and lace it in a contrasting thread. Work another row of chain stitch.
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Add the row of shisha.
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Work a row of chain stitch. Work a row of open chain stitch. Work another row of chain stitch.
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Work the detached chain stitch after the appliqué: arrowheads in appliqué and appliqué band.
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Finally add tassels to lower edge of finished panel.

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