Hi Susan I wouldn't never carry threads from one sewn filling pin hole to another in Honiton, I think it would be pretty impossible not to distort either the lace or the edge which you are trying to preserve as clean and straight as possible for raised sewing plus you are likely to see the loop of thread and the second sewing will be difficult/insecure. The only time I would carry would be across a narrow trail if I was working both at once or across a rib (when I probably wouldn't sew every pin hole anyway). The finished effect should have as few a distortions from where you would expect the filling to go if you were working more of it. It might feel like it takes more time to sew out, bow off, wind back and sew in again but the end result will be much better. Getting the pairs sewn in and out at the right positions really makes a difference to the finished look.
In terms of where to start a filling it really depends on how difficult the filling is and whether you have worked it before (and if know how to work it inside out). I would normally start at whichever place looks easiest to work, so full repeats are normally easier than half repeats (because the half repeats need to look as it they would be full repeats). If you have a pre marked filling then it will generally have been placed carefully so that the filling is 'balanced', but this really links in to your next question. The best way to explain how to place a filling in a space is actually to look at it a different way. Look at a filling (it doesn't matter which one), cut a small shape in a blank piece of paper - not too large and not too small, perhaps the size of a small coin - now move the hole slowly over the filling. As you move the paper hole look at which layouts look balanced at the edges but will also give you the best sewing places - yes there will always have to be compromises but it is what is best overall. Once you've got the idea it will help you place the plastic film better, I always move it around the space until I think I've got the best compromise position (this could take some time as you way up the pros and cons) and I always study what a new filling is doing before I look at placing it. Hope this helps Susan --------------------------------------------------------------- Susan Roberts http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/susanroberts -----Original Message----- From: hottl...@neo.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:43 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] fillings Hello All! My Honiton adventures continue & I'm working fillings. In this case, the fillings are marked so I don't need to decide for myself how to fill the void. May I ask about "carrying threads"? I'm not sure this is even the correct terminology! To cut or not to cut--that is the question! Is it necessary to sew out/bow off on the sides when the pairs will need to be sewn in again two pins away? OR, can the threads simply lie against the back of the lace after sewing them & then resewing them into the new position? There's simply not a lot of space here & about a bazillion pin holes! Another issue is where to start the filling? When working the pin & stitch, it seemed easier to start at the narrow end & work to the wider end. On the four pin, it seemed easier to start at the wide end. Overall, how does one decide? Lastly, in one of the Honiton classes that I attended, the teacher told me to select my own filling, prick on plastic & make the lace. Easier said! than done! How does one go about selecting a filling to best fit the space? Are some shapes more attractive with certain fillings? Suggestions & advice are welcome. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
