Re: [lace] Metallic thread for needlelace

2009-02-07 Thread Brenda Paternoster
Hello Liz I'm not a needle lacer but I've done enough to know what it's about and I personally wouldn't recommend using any thread which is wrapped, ie the metallic part is wraped around a silk or viscose core as the friction of pulling the thread through the work many times will cause the

Re: [lace] Metallic thread for needlelace

2009-02-07 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Liz, I need to use gold thread in Needlelace - for the cordonette around the edge, and maybe(Probably) for some couronnes (the little fancy rings that are stab stitched on afterwards.) I have Madeira #40 gold 4, Sulky Metallic, and Butterfly brand (a 3 ply so I would use only one of the

[lace] Metallic thread for needlelace

2009-02-06 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Whew!!! It is H.O.T. here - about 44ÂșC - well beyond a joke! And Very strong winds. They Say there will be a cool change arriving about 6 - 7pm -this evening. I just hope they are right! Now - Help/advice please. I need to use gold thread in Needlelace - for the cordonette