Rebecca Jones "The Complete Book of Tatting" describes a slip stitch:
"Where it can be done conveniently it is a good idea (saving time by having less ends to sew in) to slip stitch from one row to the next. To do this, after finishing the first row, do not cut the threads to start the next row. Leave a space along the threads of both shuttle and ball sufficient to carry you to the place where the first ring of the next row will be and then make the ring. This will mean that there will be loose threads behind the work...These threads can be oversewn to the back of the finished piece of tatting." I have done this a few times, only I pull a loop of the ball thread through the nearest ring or chain, and slip my shuttle through, as many times as it takes to get to the new starting point. The need to use a slip stitch has been largely replaced by split rings and split chains. Since my split chains are unreliable, I usually tie and cut, and finish my ends between rows or rounds. Hope this helps! Lenore in SW Michigan http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com On 8/25/07, Miriam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is a slip stitch in tatting. I have heard about it but I can't > remember where and does it come under another name? > > Miriam > in a very hot Arad, > Israel > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
