The thread is used in a few old Filet Lacis books. I want to use it to make netting and then embroider on it to make "filet lace". I just bought a shuttle and gauge set, so now I need to find out what thread I need to use.
Joseph > It depends what sort of lace you are planning to make. If it’s Torchon then > 12 wraps of the thread should fit between two foot-edge pinholes. If it’s a > point ground it’s 10 wraps. The wraps should be close together but not > overlapping. For Bedfordshire or any braid lace then it’s a combination of > experience and experiment. > > Brenda - 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/
