Lynn, just in case Tamara's not on-line at present, I'll answer. A tally is a little woven decorative shape, usually (but not always) worked instead of a Ground Stitch. Two pairs of bobbins are used, with just one single thread being woven backwards and forwards through the others until the desired size and shape is achieved. Tallies have a reputation for being difficult because there is always the danger of pulling the tally out of shape by tugging too hard on the weaver thread. However, once you understand what happens when you pull on this or that thread, they're not nearly as frightening!!
Tallies are also used to work the "leaf" shapes seen in some laces, such as Bedfordshire lace. I believe it was an English lace teacher who once said that you had to make a thousand tallies before you felt happy making them, although like everything else in lacemaking, some people find them difficult, and others do not. Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello spiders, > > OK Tamara you are making me nervous. I am new to this lace making stuff :) > What in the world is a tallie. Another stupid question. > > Lynn :) > wildgun004smate > Clarksburg, WV > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
