To add to the excellent options so far - if the pattern is suitable, I thread the beads onto the respective bobbin thread ahead of time. Prior to when the beads are needed, they will hang cooperatively above the bobbin, on the thread. Slide each bead into place as required - tie a knot with bobbin thread and a nearby convenient thread if desired, but I find that the bead will stay in place once the lace is resumed. If there are only a few beads, and you don't know which bobbin you'll need until the time comes, undo the thread from the bobbin when the bead is needed, thread the bead on. Use a needle on the thread if necessary, one that the eye will fit through the bead hole - but I find a short end of thread, trimmed with scissors at an angle so that the end has a point to it, will go through the bead hole quite easily.
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Rhiannon Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As its a little quiet I thought I'd let you all know about my dabblings with > beads in my lacework. I thought I'd give it a try for my xmas cards and > realised few of my beads have a large enough hole for my crotchet hook. Then > once I got a bead to fit I then realised it also had to manage both thread AND > crothet hook, which meant even fewer of my beads would work! Does anyone have > any tips for using beads? Is it worth getting a finer hook ie 0.4? > > Nevermind- i found some that did and will try perfecting the art; and one of > you lucky people will be recieving one of these experimentations!! Hope > everyone else is hard at work on their xmas projects. > -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
