Hello All! Devon, I have used Cotona to make over-sized Honiton motifs. The colors are very pretty however my thread wasn't very strong. Not sure why, lots of potential reasons. Do be mindful when tensioning. Over at Thistle Threads, "real spangles" are now available in the US. Usual disclaimers, just a satisfied customer. Between Windows 8 & her new website, I don't know how to add a link so I've copied the text. While pricey, they are the real deal! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
Bobbin Lace Spangles $ 1.50 These spangles are made by Mark Atchison, the same blacksmith who made the spangles for the Plimoth Jacket, in the same way! Now they are available in large enough quantities for gold and silver lace projects. Authentic in every way, from the periodic nips in the bottom of the tear drop shape to the flat edges that come from the historic process here and there. Mark hand punches each one out from a gilt silver. If you ever wanted to rim your project with authentic metal bobbin lace, the 9drm Gilt and 90% Silver Tambour threads in the shop were developed for the Plimoth Jacket lace and work perfectly with these spangles. The spangles are sold per piece so you can get just the right number for your lace pattern and length. Visit product page → - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
