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Cutwork generally means a design where the cut threads do not follow the weave of the cloth itself, but are curvilinear or irregular shapes.  These shapes are outlined in buttonhole stitch, Hedebo buttonhole or overcast to stabilize the cut edge and keep the fabric from fraying.  The shapes are then filled with needlelace stitches.

       296 c/o JL

This one above may be Hedebo.

     365 c/o BH