On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:23:34 -0500, Sue wrote: >I wrote: >>Double thread picots have lots of methods - I've >> learnt different ways in Honiton, Beds/Bucks and Flanders - but I can't >> detect any difference in the appearance. So after giving any new method a >> try out in class I revert to doing them the way I like. >> -- > >I like the challenge of working them the way that sort of lace requires - >adds to the fun for me. And I don't really have a favourite. Though Binche >seems like cheating 7 twists, put the pin under both pairs to form a loop >and carry on working the edges stitches! Too easy!!!
And that's why I like the Binche way :-) Actually there is a bit more too it than just the way I like. The Binche method is better with very fine thread, whereas the technique I learnt for Beds/Bucks is better for middling threads. -- He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news. Bertolt Brecht Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
