I saw Jo's post on her Binche sampler and comment about tension problems in cloth areas because of no support pins. I left a reply for her about how I use them. I decided I might as well "come out" here publicly and declare it as well. I use support pins in my cloth areas. And I DON'T care what the lace police think of it! Years ago when I was first exploring how to work this lovely lace I found that tip in just one book. I won't reveal the author, but if it's good enough for her it's good enough for me! It may not be "traditional" but neither is my use of the computer to copy and size my prickings, or my Dazor magnifier lamp to see what I'm doing. Using support pins in those triangular areas of the working diagram where a worker drops down and becomes a passive makes it possible for me to ENJOY making Binche lace! Adding temporary plaits are too much trouble and a waste of time. Besides I like to tug and pull my threads so a support pin is a must. When my lace is finished and off the pillows I use another pin to gently nudge closed any holes left by the pins. You can't tell they were there.
Making no apologies for using support pins, Anita Hansen Cedar Rapids, Iowa Doris Southard Lace Guild - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
