Re: [lace] RE: Earnshaw, Diaper

[Cynce Williams]

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  wrote:

> My American dictionary defines diaper in the second definition as 2. A
linen
> or cotton fabric with a woven pattern of small constantly repeated figures,
as
> diamonds. 3. Such a pattern (originally used in medieval weaving of silk
and
> gold.)

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Re: [lace] RE: Earnshaw, Diaper

[Marianne Gallant]

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
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On 2018-04-03 3:10 PM, DevonThein wrote:
> Would I be correct in assuming that the preferred term would be diamond?
> Devon
>
>

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[lace] RE: Earnshaw, Diaper

[DevonThein]

I find it staggering to learn that Pat Earnshaw didn’t 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 she have
someone else do these samples and set up the process shots?
You are correct, “diaper” is nappy here. But, I think I have seen the term
used for diamond shaped patterns in gros point. Perhaps I have picked up the
term from reading antiquated lace identification guides or museum catalog
cards.
My American dictionary defines diaper in the second definition as 2. A linen
or cotton fabric with a woven pattern of small constantly repeated figures, as
diamonds. 3. Such a pattern (originally used in medieval weaving of silk and
gold.)
Would I be correct in assuming that the preferred term would be diamond?
Devon

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