I do not have the pattern in front of me but I can tell you that the funky lines are "Satin" stitches. I packed this pattern and so I do not have access to it. If I go to my LNS next Tuesday, and can remember, I will look at the other questions you have.
Shannon

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Summer Queen,Villa Mirabilia, Titiania, Rose Celebration, Forest Goddess, Midsummer's Night's Fairy, Caring Wings, and Garden Verses.
Lavender and Lace:
Queen Anne's Lace, Angel of Mercy II, The Wedding and CelticAutumn


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