Dear Liz et al, Thanks for the input. Y'know, my Dad always said, "When in doubt, read the directions." I checked my book, the one by Barbara Corbet, which I highly recommend, and she suggests the plait. However it seems to me that the pin solution is faster, and possibly more accurate. I will have to experiment. I was trying to figure out how to prevent holes next to the gimp when decreasing, and figured with all the expertise out there, I didn't have to re-invent the wheel. How right I was. Thank you all.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where I'm trying to be sure to be near the blooming antique rosebush as it goes into a magnificent display. -----Original Message----- >From: lbuy...@nc.rr.com >Sent: May 9, 2012 8:37 PM >To: lace@arachne.com >Subject: Re: [lace] Tensioning Flanders > >Lyn, >I generally put in a temporary plait with the two pairs that are exiting the >ground. That holds the pair that is turning the corner and becomming the >worker up against the pin. Then you just have to remember to remove the plait >and put in the right number of twists before you begin the ground! Ask my how >I know that! >Liz Redford >Raleigh, NC, USA > >- >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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent