Hi Susan:
Normally I don’t use support pins in Binche; I have learned tensioning methods
that work well for me. Of course, when I am in a class taught by a support pin
fanatic, I use them. Life is easier that way.
Here’s the thing - if I understand your description, you’re cloth-stitching
Susan,
Count me among those that happily use support pins in Binche! I discovered
this trick in one of Ulrike's books and it has been wonderful. I am a
tension-er, always tugging and pulling on my threads. I usually use my
regular fine pins, not necessarily the really fine insect pins, but it
Susan,
I stared making Binche with a traditional teacher who did not believe in using
support pins. So she showed me all the tricks to avoid the holes. That being
said, I now use support pins all the time. I use the very small pins. I find
that even if I don't take them out until the very
Hi Susan,
I started doing Binche a few months ago and ran into the same problem as
you. Then I saw Nancy posting on Facebook that she had started using
support pins when she was doing some of the early Binche lace and also
started having holes appear. I have started using support pins in
Hi Susan,
Ulrike's rule is to use a support pin where it helps! If you use very fine
insect pins, and remove them after a few rows, they won't leave a hole.
"Fine" means size 00 or 000. Van Sciver Bobbin Lace carries them, or it may
be faster and less expensive shipping from Amazon, unless you
Hello All! I am working a small beginner sampler & the weaver changes every
other row. Since I do not know what I am doing (!!), this has lead to small
holes in the slanted edge of the cloth work. While I suspect this is a tension
issue that I must overcome, should I use a support pin at that
