There are many memos in our Arachne archives about Magic Threads. Lacemakers do not want anyone to think we do anything "lazy". Do you remember how confusing it was when you were first learning to make lace, and there were several words for each technique you were trying to learn? If you jumped from book-to-book or teacher-to-teacher, you know what I mean.... Do you remember our many memos explaining language translations, and all the work some of our members have done to clarify techniques and provide translators? Lazy Loops? I had no idea what they were when Susan used that term. Is it being used elsewhere? If so, don't we have a responsibility to clarify that this technique already has a name - or two? And not make it into a list of confusing names for future lacemakers... On June 11, 2013, I wrote a memo about Magic Threads for Arachne: The first web address given does not seem to work any more. The second address is for anyone working with fluffy or lightly twisted threads - you should know there is the 48-page book on Magic Thread technique by Christine Springett, U.K. It is smaller than many technique books, so postage should be more reasonable. Available in the U.S. from our usual lace book suppliers of Springett merchandise. Or, have a look at: http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html There are other books, but the 2 I remember off the top of my head are in the German language. And, the ones I am thinking of are larger and heavier to mail. A friend has a system of using threads of different colors (like the rainbow) and arranging them so that the threads next to each other are different colors. If you have the Springett book, you can see this illustrated on the back cover. My friend cuts a generous supply, which are lightly knotted by color, to prevent tangles and keeps them together to bring out when needed. She buys spools of colored sewing thread when on sale, so there is not much extra cost. Make sure the sewing thread is not fuzzy. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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