<What I'd heard/read, was that the strains of flax that produced those ultra-fine threads went extinct about the time of WWI. Maybe it's demand, I don't know.>
Thanks, Sue. It sounds like it may be a combination of all the factors mentioned; changes in plant populations, methods, *and* technology. I just gave in lately to needing a magnifier for embroidery, so after the ego thing passed, I am ready to try finer threads than I have used in years :)
Caryn
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