Hi Mark,
I got some brilliant answers and explanations from lots of wonderful people
on
this list, so thank you all and yes it seems to be the Z twist with me and
coming
from the ground stitch, through the gimp and then into the cloth stitch. I
knew
I wasn't tugging too hard because in the
Arachne is always helpful and quick with an answer. Thank you Bev
and Jacquie for explaining how to use the damp cloth on my linen thread.
:)
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FB:
Sue, Thanks for asking that question and Jane, thanks for answering
it. I currently am using a brand new spool of Bokens Linen size 80
on a Bruges Flower piece and it keeps breaking on me. GGranted I
tend to tug hard so have to back off my tension. But it will break
not just at a pin,
AnswerBefore. You want the threads in contact with the dampness. Linen
is strong when damp, strongest when wringing wet, thus its usefulness in
ropes. It tends to mildew though, so you want fresh damp all the time!
On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Mark, aka Tatman tat...@tat-man.netwrote:
Sent just to me, but I am sure Hélène meant this for the whole list:
-- Forwarded message --
From: Helene Guilmette hguilme...@rogers.com
Thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have
started lace making last September with Malvary Cole (who is a great
