Hello All! Last year I worked one of Bridget Bellon's leaf patterns & filled the center with beads because I wasn't able to figure out the plaited veins by my completion deadline. I've made another leaf & would like to make the plaited veins this time. When I looked at the online lessons on plaits, I didn't see one that applied. The online plaits involve more pairs, windmill crossings etc. The leaf veins use only two pair. My question is how to connect the plait to itself where the small veins intersect the main vein? My inclination is to put a pin at the intersection(s), then sew into these reserved pinholes on the return pass rather than poking a hole in the braid or sewing over the braid. The plait threads will be carried behind the outline of the tape/braid leaf with sewings. I think there is an egg pattern that uses a similar technique, as the plaits zig & zag from top to bottom, then back. If this is not the correct method, will the experts please share some ! advice? Many thanks for any suggestions. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA
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