>>>From: Vasna Zago [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend and I are trying to figure out all the differences between filet and lacis. Are they the same kind of lace? What is filet crochet and how is that different? <<<
Filet crochet is definitely different from filet/lacis. It uses chain-stitch to make open squares and (usually 3) triple-crochets to make the filled-in squares. In other words, it uses crochet to mimic filet. I always thought filet lace and lacis were the same thing, but then there are the variations. For example, there's hand-made vs. machine-made net. There's also side-to-side needle-weaving to fill the squares vs. true darning (both side-to-side and up-and-down threads). Then there's an embroidery technique where clusters of threads are removed in both directions from the fabric (like preparing for hardanger), and the remaining clusters are bound together by wrapping. This forms a grid much like filet net, which is filled with the needle-weaving to make a filet-like design. I've heard this called filet, and I've also heard it called cutwork--a bizarre choice of terms to me, given how different it is from "the other cutwork". There's also something that I think is called "Tuscan lace" by the antique dealers. I'm not sure how the net is made, but the darning is *very* coarse and darned areas are usually surrounded by buttonhole or overcast stitch. There's often embroidered decorations on the darned areas. I look forward to others' explanations. 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]
