Hello Jenny, (and anyone else with an interest here) I'm delighted that the 'J' has progressed as far as the Withof roll - wonderful! As with everything, adding a single thread to a Withof Roll couldn't be easier - when you know how! All you need to do is tie the thread onto a temporary pin which is then placed above the work, preferably so that the bobbin with the thread hangs in line with the edge of the work which is to be rolled. Then the thread is simply included, along with the existing rolled threads, at the designated pin. (Unless there are other considerations, such as colour, I would advise hanging the new thread in an inner position, between the edge of the worked lace and the existing threads for the roll.) The tensioning of the rolling thread will ensure that the added thread is held in place. Note: Do not be tempted to cut off the excess thread, hanging from the temporary pin, until the rolled edge is completely finished off! I do show how to add a single thread at the beginning of a roll in the technical notes, page 140, of my recent book 'Alphabet Inspirations...' the only difference is that, when adding a single thread to an existing roll there is no need to tie a knot. In my previous book, 'Special Effects...' you will find a diagram showing the addition of a single thread on page 64. (In this example, the thread is added to the outer edge to ensure the colour is immediately in position.) For further information on working Withof lace techniques try looking at 'Withof Lace' by Trude v.d.Heijden-Biemans, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof and Puck Smelter-Hoekstra, which I have listed in the 'Further Reading' sections of both my books. Unfortunately, when a book draws on a variety of techniques, it is not always possible to include as much information on the other techniques as one would like! Sandi.
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