In a message dated 28/03/2010 09:46:42 GMT Daylight Time, jpartri...@pebble.demon.co.uk writes:
> CTCT is whole stitch (confused yet?), whole stitch &twist, cloth stitch > &twist - I haven't come across linen stitch &twist. > And you most likely won't as linen stitch is the continental version of cloth stitch (ctc) - elegantly logical as both produce a plain woven cloth or linen fabric, and they use whole stitch for tctc (ctct). As far as I know it is only the UK lacemakers who insist on using cloth and whole stitch as synonymous terms. Elsewhere there is a clear distinction between cloth/linen stitch and whole stitch, which as it's name suggests is two half stitches - also very logical and surely less confusing for learners. I do so wish we could bring this difference into common usage here, as my tongue gets tangled and my fingers tired saying and typing all the "and a twist"s. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
