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Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general

Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
Instagram: @kstrachanembroidery

Bird thimble holder is from the book Embroidery at the Burrell Collection 1600-1700

Martha Edlin's casket at the V&A: vam.ac.uk/articles/martha-edlins-casket

Tricia's blog on posies, part I: thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2016/07/lacet-flowers-inspiration.html
Tricia's blog on posies part I, and a special casket with smalls: thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2016/07/more-lacet-flowers.html
Tricia's blog on casket toys in the form of animals: thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2016/07/bullion-animals-casket-toys.html

Amy Mitten's book, Autopsy of the Montenegrin Stitch: amymitten.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=24_41
Amy's current casket keepsakes: amymitten.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_2

Brooch of Czarina Elizaveta Petrovna: pinterest.com/pin/556053885236300081