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 [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
