I’ve always understood that those patterns - very popular in medieval times - where there’s a matrix of diamond shapes, are called diaper patterns. So, a repeating shape, usually in a diamond form. I think the North American use of “diaper” for baby’s nappies comes from the traditional triangular shape of the pinned garment.
Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) > I've not come across the word 'diaper' in this context before (I thought it > was a word used in the US for baby's nappies!), has it any other meanings? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
