In a message dated 29/10/2003 00:28:22 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have been away from lacemaking for *way* too long but am slowly getting > back > into it. I have absolutely *no* lacemaking thread but I have tons of > tatting > thread in all sizes. This may be a dumb question, but can I substitute > tatting thread for lacemaking thread? Is there a "conversion chart" > somewhere > that would tell me, for example, that if the pattern calls for Brok 80/2, I > can use size 80 DMC tatting cotton instead? Something like that? > > Thanks much! > > Shirlee Hill Shirlee, I'm sure the others will let you know the conversions (as I can't get to my book at the moment) but as to using 80 DMC 'tatting' thread - no problem. Christine Springett, in her book lacemaking for children of all ages, using 80 DMC thread and all the other 'tatting' threads by DMC. It works wonderfully. My only comment about it is that it is quite highly spun so when you wind it onto the bobbin don't do it too tightly or you will find that you are pulling the twist down the thread and it starts to curl and knot. Also, I made dad a chair back cover in 80 DMC and the thread twist keep the lace flexible but strong so that when he put it on his chair (which is ocvered with dralon - like a velvet) it never moved and after about 10 years it just started to fray - so what you use it for is important. Regards Liz Beecher I'm <A HREF="http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee";>blogging</A> now - see what it's all about - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
