I found this very interesting and had never ever seen or heard this
mentioned. I have only ever used the Coton Perle 5 or 8 on previous pieces
(obviously fine for the threads I had used, but never seen it mentioned as
so many times the main thread.
Sue T
Hi Tess
A gimp thread (for torchon or point ground) should be at 4-6 times the
thickness of the main thread. To translate using wraps/cm just divide the
w/cm measurement by 2.5.
The only 35/2 linen I've seen is Bockens = 18 w/cm
18 รท 2.5 = 4.5 so 4 w/cm or 5 w/cm
Brenda
I am about to begin a length of simple torchon, using 35/2 linen. The
design includes using gimp. Do you have any suggestions as to what to
use for the gimp? #5 DMC perle? stranded DMC cotton? or, what size
linen? Any and all suggestions will be gratefully received.
Brenda in Allhallows
www.brendapaternoster.me.uk
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