Weaver person here. A diaper pattern is a small pattern arranged in a
half-drop repeat. A birdseye twill makes a nice diaper pattern. Hence in the
US we had Birdseye diapers (nappies) which were woven in a birdseye twill.
Cynthia
On Apr 3, 2018, at 5:10 PM, DevonThein
No I don't think diamond would be a preferred term, since diamonds can
be any size. Diaper patterns are a very common term for weavers, and is
understood as being a small repeating pattern, not even necessarily in
diamond shape
*Marianne*
Marianne Gallant
Vernon, BC Canada
m...@shaw.ca
I find it staggering to learn that Pat Earnshaw didnât make lace. Although I
suppose it is possible that you could draw stitch diagrams from observation,
the Merehurst Embroidery Skills book Needlelace has a great many photographs
of the stitches and the processes which is part of its charm. Did