I find it staggering to learn that Pat Earnshaw didnât make lace. Although I suppose it is possible that you could draw stitch diagrams from observation, the Merehurst Embroidery Skills book Needlelace has a great many photographs of the stitches and the processes which is part of its charm. Did she have someone else do these samples and set up the process shots? You are correct, âdiaperâ is nappy here. But, I think I have seen the term used for diamond shaped patterns in gros point. Perhaps I have picked up the term from reading antiquated lace identification guides or museum catalog cards. My American dictionary defines diaper in the second definition as 2. A linen or cotton fabric with a woven pattern of small constantly repeated figures, as diamonds. 3. Such a pattern (originally used in medieval weaving of silk and gold.) Would I be correct in assuming that the preferred term would be diamond? Devon
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