Dear Jen,
Here goes. Why isn't thread manufactured today that is as fine as those available in the early lace-making days. I'd
have thought that with the technology available these days (fibre optics, micro and nanotechnology etc etc) that small
wouldn't be a problem. If they could do it in the 1700's, why not now?
The threads certainly are available today. Can I recommend you do a google search for the website of Pipers silks in the UK. I am currently using their 2/20 silk for a large Chantilly piece and loving it. That's pretty fine - and they're not the only ones. Silkeborg in Denmark also comes to mind. I'm fairly sure 180 cotton is still around. Egyptian 170/2 certainly is as well.
Threads from Pipers can be ordered direct from the website or from a particular dealer in Geelong. They only take about 5 days from the UK though.
Regards
David in Ballarat
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