It seems timely to remind our newer members that many helpful discussions have been conducted on Arachne over the years. Experts have devoted many hours to detailed replies. You can go to our archives and type in a subject about which you have a question and be taken to files and files of memos. _http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html_ (http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html) Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
In a message dated 6/22/2010 10:25:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, elationrelat...@yahoo.com writes: "...was in Idrija (Slovenia)...Discussions about the work and its quality, and how it was achieved led to thinking that the work must be ironed and starched to look so good." Karen Perhaps the same would apply as one uses on Hardanger, which is to place the item face down on a Turkish/terry towel, so the relief on the front/public side isn't compromised? More subtly and as a general comment; some things do well face down, pinned and with faint misting (then perhaps finger pressed with clean or gloves hands), and then a fan placed nearby to facilitate drying. I prefer small box fans I purchase at Target on clearance mid to late summer that can be easily stored and brought out when needed. Whether one feels they would be appropriate to Idrij or other forms of lace, would be personal choice. I know there are experts on Idrija on the list. I have never had pins and needles rust when used this way, as they are wet short term. Most problems occur when something is damp for extended periods of time, or perhaps repeated exposure to damp cycles over time. Best,Susan Reishus(assuming most would prefer not to press or treat at all.) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
