[lace-chat] Caring for needles
This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles and keeping them in good condition. I recently went to use some sewing needles that have been stored in a little cloth carry case and they look rusty at the point where they stick through the cloth so not something I would use to sew with, particularly not lace. This particular case has been sitting in a cupboard in our caravan so may have got damp at some time so understandable I suppose. My tatting needles have been kept sticking through the paper which came with it (to let me know what size they are), inside the self seal bag and inside a pencil type case and have a slight mark at that point although it doesnât affect them in use, certainly not yet. But of course I want to keep them in good condition so I can use them when I want to and wonder how best to do that. Any advice would be welcome. Sue T Dorset UK currently enjoying our best summer for too many years, although it needs careful pacing To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace-chat] Caring for needles
I think the problem lies in the fact that a lot of needles, pins and crochet hooks etc. (sewing, knitting etc.) are no longer made in stainless steel, but instead are nickel-steel. These will not only rust, but also flake (the outer steel layer comes off) etc. So be sure to buy proper 18/8 stainless steel- if you can find them. they are generally more expensive, but worth the extra. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace-chat] Caring for needles This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles and keeping them in good condition. I recently went to use some sewing needles that have been stored in a little cloth carry case and they look rusty at the point where they stick through the cloth so not something I would use to sew with, particularly not lace. This particular case has been sitting in a cupboard in our caravan so may have got damp at some time so understandable I suppose. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace-chat] Caring for needles
About 15years ago I bought an old leather sewing case at a car boot sale. I was so surprised when I opened it because the contents were in such good condition, it has a holder across the middle with 6 reels of thread 4 of which look to be silk for mending stockings, needles of all sizes wrapped in little packages which have black tissue inside, to this day they are as shiny as new, I think this case must be at least 70 years old. There are very fine crochet hooks and a ribbon threader that I use to this day but cannot bring myself to use the needles in case they snap, would hate to lose them. Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
