That's beautiful Mark and I appreciate just how careful one has to be when working with the 185/2 thread, as I use it for the hand worked net background for my Point de Gaze needlelace. It's not too bad when working small areas but is a nightmare to use when working long stretches of background net. The length of thread required to work across from one side to the other (can't join a new thread in the middle of a row) causes the thread to twist up on itself into infuriating tight little knots. Sometimes I dare hardly to breathe when tensioning the thread.
I also once knitted socks on ballpoint sewing needles and sewing cotton for a stumpwork piece. This was many years ago and before very fine needles for knitting miniature doll's clothes were available. My husband thought I was crazy but like yourself, I do enjoy a challenge! Catherine Barley Henley-on-Thames UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
