This section is from the book "Sewing - Handicraft For Girls", by Idabelle McGlauflin. Also available from Amazon: Sewing Handicraft For Girls.
The Combination stitch consists of three little running stitches and a backstitch over the last running stitch. Take three running stitches on the needle and pull it through. Take up the last running stitch for the first of the next group of three. It is a little stronger than the running stitch. See illustration page 67.
 
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