The difference is...

The diference is ... very simple, as you guessed.
So, in first image is a simple ring with bugle beads as picots and Floating rings (TOR) and it is worked with 2 shuttles.
Second one, is , like first one, a simple  ring with bugle beads but I use 1 shuttle and ball, and SLT before and after Floating rings .
Simple no?
I made a step by step guide for  both methods.

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