Jean wrote:
Hi Evelynn,
I think that DMC Retors d'Alsace 60/2 is no longer made, so you will
need a substituate unless you can find some old stock. In Brenda's book
'Threads for Lace' it is given as 46 wraps per cm. The nearest Egyptian
cotton will be the 70/2. Cotton always works up much softe
It was Christine Springett that suggested tying the gimp thread when they
want to be slippery. I always overlap thru at least four pair and more if I
can manage it.
Sylvia Andrews
Lacemaking talent on loan from God
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> A caveat with using gimp in silk is that if the gimp is not of a
>continuous nature, you will need to tie the gimp thread with the ground
>thread after they are overlapped. I have had problems with them wanting to
>work lo
Evelynn,
I am also a self taught lace maker. You could use Mimosa 120 for the
cotton thread. If you feel that it is too flimsy, you might want to go with
something with a few less wraps like DMC Broder special 90 or DMC Fil a
Dentelees 200. If you can get it BROK 100/3 works well with thos
Hi Evelynn,
I think that DMC Retors d'Alsace 60/2 is no longer made, so you will
need a substituate unless you can find some old stock. In Brenda's book
'Threads for Lace' it is given as 46 wraps per cm. The nearest Egyptian
cotton will be the 70/2. Cotton always works up much softer than linen
Dear List:
I subscribed to the lace chat. I got many helpful responses and many
suggestions that I pose my questions to the list instead. I am a
self-taught lacemaker. I have been making lace (off and on) for about 10
years. I am trying to make a piece of lace from 100 Traditional BOBBIN LACE
