[lace] motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread
I have a couple of pieces to show you that I have worked on last weekend and one I just got off the pillow. They feature a thread I haven't come across before. My wife and I visited this quilt shop in Effingham, IL that we hadn't been to in a long time. I looked through their threads in hopes of finding something new to tat or bobbin lace with. I DID! It is called Blendables by Sulky. Hadn't heard of this thread type before made by Sulky but apparently has been on the market for a while. But I liked it so got a few color samples. It is size 30 wt, two ply thread which seems to be comparable to Madiera Tanne size 50. I think. The first is a torchon bookmark. It is made with Heather Blendable Sulky thread size 30. It really is an itty bitty bookmark done in this size thread. It measures(not including the tail) 11cm long by 2.2cm wide(4.25 x 1 inch). You can see the subtle hues of lavendar and green and how the color changes. No strong color lines and the color change is from 2.5 to 5 inches. I like that! http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg/BLgallery/BLbookmark.jpg I just got this motif off my pillow last night. It is a lesson in Idrija style bobbin lace. It is called Midnight Sky. You can barely see the subtle hues of dark blue and purple. Much better in person ;) It measures 6.3cm(2.5 inches). http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg/BLgallery/Idrija_motif.jpg Now to select another little motif to try with the Blendables Sulky thread. FUN! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread
Very beautiful, Mark! I have been using Blendables 30wt in needle lace motifs. I don't usually like variegated thread, but these colors are wonderful! I'm just a beginner with needle lace, but I'm having fun! Here's a link to my blog with the last completed leaf in Blendables 30wt Lime Sherbet. I have another leaf that is almost done. http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com/2010/03/green-leaf-is-finished.html I found a set of 10 colors of Blendables 30wt on Overstock.com and splurged with my birthday money. I have not yet tried it for tatting, it behaves like pearl cotton, and I'd rather tat with Cebelia. Lenore Grand Rapids, MI USA On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Mark, aka Tatman tat...@tat-man.net wrote: I have a couple of pieces to show you that I have worked on last weekend and one I just got off the pillow. They feature a thread I haven't come across before. It is called Blendables by Sulky. Hadn't heard of this thread type before made by Sulky but apparently has been on the market for a while. But I liked it so got a few color samples. It is size 30 wt, two ply thread which seems to be comparable to Madiera Tanne size 50. I think. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread
Nice job Lenore. I took a needle lace class at convention last year and have enjoyed what I have done, although I am working in DMC 8 and 12. I haven't progressed to finer thread yet. Believe it or not, I am teaching a needle lace class to my lace guild next week. Passing on my scant knowledge. I also like to shop at Overstock for craft things so I will be checking that out. Janice Lenore wrote: I have been using Blendables 30wt in needle lace motifs. I don't usually like variegated thread, but these colors are wonderful! I'm just a beginner with needle lace, but I'm having fun! Here's a link to my blog with the last completed leaf in Blendables 30wt Lime Sherbet. I have another leaf that is almost done. http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com/2010/03/green-leaf-is-finished.html I found a set of 10 colors of Blendables 30wt on Overstock.com and splurged with my birthday money. I have not yet tried it for tatting, it behaves like pearl cotton, and I'd rather tat with Cebelia. Lenore Grand Rapids, MI USA Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
