>>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] When making lace, do the pins get pushed all the way in? Is this done for certain types of lace? <<<
If you make lace that doubles back on itself, or motifs and small mats (because you work around them), you should push the pins all the way in. Otherwise it can get quite frustrating with threads catching on old pins. If you work a smallish thing, like a small hankie edging down to a bookmark, you may want to push the edge pins all the way in and leave them there, although the internal pins can be removed and re-used once you've gotten a couple of inches farther along. Totally optional. If you're making yardage on a roller, there's no need to push the pins way in, and you will have to pull them out as you advance the roller, so it's better to *not* push them all the way in. However, there is no law about pushing pins in. It's a matter of avoiding unnecessary hassles. If you don't mind the hassle of threads catching on pins (or, somehow, it doesn't happen for you), you don't have to push them all the way in. Similarly, if you don't mind the hassle of prying them back out from flush to the roller, then go ahead and push them all the way in on your yardage. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
