Bjarne, Thank you for answering my questions even though you are away on holidays.
In regards to the frame moving on the table, screwing it down would make it most difficult to turn when necessary. I thought of perhaps glueing felt to the bottom and placing it on a table with a board covered in felt. That way it would not move as easily. That is really the least of my worries until I master the technique. >I also had difficulties with the threads, because i wanted to use my silk floss threads Is that the stranded Eterna or the mini twist that you wish to try? >And if you have seen period tambour work, you will notice that it is very fine threads and very tiny stitches used. Oh yes. I have a GREAT appreciation for period tambour work now that I have tried tambour. I am happy just to get a chain going without catching the fabric or the thread. Tiny stitches will come later--maybe!! >I used the medium sized needle, wich came with the hook. I originally purchased my hook from Lacis which came with three needle sizes. I was told at the tambour course that I took that the needle in the Lacis tambour hook should not be sticking out as far and to drill the hole a bit deeper. I purchased another hook from the tambour teacher with the right depth but find that I cannot use the Lacis needles as they are not slim enough to fit into the opening. Thanks Bjarne. Look forward to hearing about your DMC threads after you return home. Charlene Roberts _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
