Re: [lace] Re: Thread choices questions
Well, it's an important distinction!! If we could have that fabulous ultra-fine linen from way back, I'd choose that over anything else except maybe silk in some cases. And the reason cotton is so prevalent in my list is that it (and silk) are the only choices available for fine threads (no rayon, please). Clay Tamara P Duvall wrote: On Apr 20, 2009, at 21:35, Clay Blackwell wrote: Assuming that all sizes means all sizes currently available on the market, [...] Ah... I assumed that all sizes included dream sizes (back to 16th/17th century) as well as those *currently* available :) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Thread choices questions
Q1, If all sizes and all colours were available which fibre (silk, cotton, linen or rayon) would you be most likely to choose for a, hankie edging - linen(nice and crisp) b, table mat/doiley - tough one. Cotton, linen and silk c, collar - cotton(softer on the neck) d, wall hanging - linen(crisp) e, cushion cover - cotton and linen f, baby dress trimming - silk g, pictorial piece to be framed - linen h, scarf - silk Q2, If a new range of coloured linen became available would you like it to be: a, about 40 wraps/cm - fine enough for point ground -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re Thread choices questions
Hello Brenda, Q1, If all sizes and all colours were available which fibre (silk, cotton, linen or rayon) would you be most likely to choose for a, hankie edgingCotton b, table mat/doiley Cotton c, collar Wouldn't bother d, wall hanging )Wool, cotton, synthetics, the lot! Funkier the better. e, cushion cover) f, baby dress trimming Cotton g, pictorial piece to be framed )Same as the hanging- keep it colourful! h, scarf) Laundry? What the heck. I make lace for fun. Q2, If a new range of coloured linen became available would you like it to be: I love linen for embroidery fabric and mixed fibre work but it usually disappoints me when I make lace with it. Janet Telford, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Thread choices questions
On Apr 20, 2009, at 18:34, Brenda Paternoster wrote: Q1, If all sizes and all colours were available which fibre (silk, cotton, linen or rayon) would you be most likely to choose for: a, hankie edging -- linen b, table mat/doiley -- linen c, collar -- linen d, wall hanging -- linen and/or wool e, cushion cover -- is it like a cover for a throw pillow? If so, then silk, linen, or wool; in that order f, baby dress trimming -- linen or cotton g, pictorial piece to be framed -- linen or silk h, scarf -- silk Obviously, I'm a linen fanatic (lin-fan?) Q2, If a new range of coloured linen became available would you like it to be: a, about 40 wraps/cm - fine enough for point ground Most of the others are already available, if not easily and not in the full range of colours. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Thread choices questions
On Apr 20, 2009, at 21:35, Clay Blackwell wrote: Assuming that all sizes means all sizes currently available on the market, [...] Ah... I assumed that all sizes included dream sizes (back to 16th/17th century) as well as those *currently* available :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
