I would like to suggest an alternative to wool for bobbin lace
projects: tussah silk! I have made two garments so far and am working
on a third. It is about the thickness of a lace wool or a very fine
fingering, and the colors are marvelous!
There is a problem, though, especially for us here in the US. It is
only available, as far as I can find, directly from the manufacturer in
Switzerland (iffy, because they don't always answer their mail) or from
Christine Mirecki in Germany (she answers hers very promptly!).
Christine uses this silk in her beautiful designs and sells her
patterns as well. Expensive, but so beautiful!
You can also use regular silk, of the kind that Halcyon here in Maine
sells as Gemstone 2/12, but I haven't tried it on anything but a
sample, where it works up at the same gauge as the tussah, but with
much higher sheen.
All of this is just to let you consider an alternative to wool: I'm a
satisfied customer, not a salesman! I suggest you contact your
favorite supplier for further information.
Tess in Maine, USA ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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