I've had a query on Arachne, from Sue in Dorset who is thinking of working one of my pieces (which Brenda kindly answered), passed on to me. This answer may be of some help to her, I hope so: In the introductions in both of my own books, I cover the reasons why I work in silk comprehensively. If the piece in question is 'S' for Serpent, which was included in New Braids and Designs for Milanese Lace by Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid, then the reasons for the suggested threads, which I used, are probably less clear. I wholeheartedly recommend using silk for my patterns in Milanese lace, if for no other reason that it compresses well when working the curves which are characteristic of my designs and Milanese lace, so there should be fewer problems with the lace crinkling around the curves. Cotton and linen simply do not compress so closely. If Sue would like to contact me privately, I shall be delighted to offer any further assistance. Sandi.
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