What can you all tell me about these threads: Klasklogaren, Fil au
Chinois I have a question from a member of laceioli.
Thanks
Lorelei
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Alix, I have never heard that before so thank you for the information. Lead
would certainly damage the silk, and probably intensify the black colour too!
Kathleen
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I have not had any problems working with black either , however I do work
on a white pricking as it is easier .
Shirley in Corio, Oz
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I used a polycotton for the Dress Cap I made (in navy, as I am white-haired
now, and white lace would not show up !! )
I did not enjoy using the thread, as it did not want to stay in the hitch
around the bobbin!, but otherwise the finished product turned out very well .
the best part is that it
Thank you for your books, Brenda.
I use them all the time and find them very useful even for the
customers at my shop who do needlepoint and other fiber
related projects. They have been very valuable.
Look forward to purchasing Edition 7 while I am at convention
in July.
Jane Nelson
Well done. I just love it.invaluable when starting any project.
Karen in Malta
On 13 February 2018 at 17:46, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
> Dear Spiders
>
> After a long wait Iâm pleased to tell you all that I expect to be
> collecting
> Edition 7 from the
Dear Spiders
After a long wait Iâm pleased to tell you all that I expect to be collecting
Edition 7 from the printers tomorrow.
All the info is at:
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/threads.html
I would like to take this opportunity thank all the lacemakers around the
world who have
The Bord de mer patterns in Cluny de Brioude dentelle polychrome book call
for Soie d'Alger. I assume this is the Au ver a Soie D'Alger in Threads
for lace, but if I try the Ganse princesse edge with an equivalent 22 wpc
thread, it looks far too thin. Has anyone tried this pattern and can
Everyone: Remember that I have given advice about dyed threads and the
fact they may bleed when washed on a regular schedule. At this current time
in history, lacemakers are making colored lace. They need to test dyed
threads before making a time-consuming lace.
If you are washing a
Dear Jerri
I usually hate the 'me too' responses to comments made on the list BUT
today I really had to say I agree 100% with you and yes my dreaded me
too response.
I wish these was a way in which members of the list can agree with a
comment as important as yours without clogging up each
In the past year there have been some mis-guided actions taking place in
guilds to which we belong. You are invited to join me in a message to all
in our lace family - inside and outside Arachne:
Being divisive is not healthy for life, love - or lace.
Jeri Ames in Maine USA
Lace and
gt;; Arachne <lace@arachne.com>
Subject: Re: [lace] threads for "Gold & Silver Edgings"
To clarify things further, I only like the 40/2 and 60/2 Moravia threads.
Others are more similar to various other metallics (eg DMC) which dont
handle as nicely
Sue
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To clarify things further, I only like the 40/2 and 60/2 Moravia threads.
Others are more similar to various other metallics (eg DMC) which dont handle
as nicely
Sue
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Thank you Sue & Bev! Clearly I goofed up Google by typing in the whole thing
rather than separating Atelier MB from medalfaden so I only found Atelier MB
architects. Who knew! Oh my, lots of cool stuff. I don't know Mayra P but
will look her up in the Handbook when I get home. The spool
Thank you Sue for that info.
It looks as though the NeL 80/2 is what Moravia sold as fine glitter and the
40/2 and 60/2 are what Moravia sold as metallic. AFAIK Moravia never sold a
100/2 metallic.
Brenda
> On 8 Jun 2016, at 21:57, Sue Babbs wrote:
>
> The gold and
The gold and silver threads listed at the top of Atelier MB's page make
wonderful bobbin lace. They used to be sold as "Moravia threads". They
keep their color, and don't shed. I used to get them from Mayra Petretti,
if you have her contact info, Susan
They are my favourite metallics to
Hello Susan and everyone
"Atelier MB Medalfaden 40/2 " is metallic thread (medalfaden) available
from www.ateliermb.ch
Go through their links in language of choice to see photo of thread and
order details. AtelierMB has a pdf catalogue for 2016 to download of their
bobbin lace supplies (worth a
Thank you Brenda--I appreciate the DMC clarifications & will mark your book
accordingly! From your description, it sounds like the Presencia is similar to
some Kreinik spooled threads--fine cord??--& some threads that are available in
hanks from the Japanese Embroidery Center in Atlanta. I
Hi Susan
Stephen Simpson and Atelier MB Medalfaden 40/2 are unknown to me, nor have I
seen the Benton & Johnson threads.
Coats/Mez/Anchor are all the same company so yes Coats Ophir and Mez Ophir are
the same. (I think itâs just that they are marketed as different brands in
USA and Europe,
Hello All! Gil Dye's metallic edgings are calling my name & I thought I would
start out by working a few strips in plain cotton or linen before jumping off
on the metallic threads. To orient myself, I started with the thread
comparisons on pg 8 & ran into a snag when I couldn't find some of
Cannot find in Paternoster's book, Lisbeth 80 nor Frank's 20/3 ( both
referenced in Ulrike's Torchon book. Can anyne help me out? Need wraps per
centimater. Thanks. Sue M
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Yes, They are both in Addendum 5 which means they are also in Edition 6.
Brenda
> On 6 Sep 2015, at 23:07, Bev Walker wrote:
>
> Hello Sue M and everyone
> Both are in T4L Addendum List 5
> http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/add5.html
> so probably are in the
Hello Sue M and everyone
Both are in T4L Addendum List 5
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/add5.html
so probably are in the latest edition of Brenda's thread book also.
Look up Happy Hands Lizbeth 80 (Twirlz?)
On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 2:45 PM, Bespokethreadsandyarns <
Thank you for the explanation Francis! After some extra G**gling, it looks
like this thread might be both--broche creuse & made in Creuse? The weight
might be 15/2 (2/15) if my poor French skills are correct. In the meantime,
your very lovely Yaspe silks are waiting patiently for the Sabrina
hoi susan
creuse is not a place
it is a way to produce a thread
it is fully named/called
"broche creuse"
in english "hollow spindle"
it is perfectly for knitting and fat torchon laces
it is not good not bad
there is for the moment much much more exiting yarn on the markets even in the
USA
kind
Hello All! As most of you know, I never (well almost never!) met a thread I
didn't like! Today, I hit the jackpot with an order that brought WonderFil
Eleganza, Fonty & Thread Gatherers Oriental Linen to my mailbox. If anyone has
any experience with these threads, would you please post your
We are told a good idea is to test for colour fastness due to environmental
restrictions on previously used dyes. As embroiderers, and lacemakers we should
always be aware of the possibility of colours running. Another thread topic!
What is a tried and true method of testing threads?
Sent from
Weavers have told me to make a butterfly (finger hank) of the thread in
question, wet it and place it on a white paper towel. Or fold it in the towel
and add pressure. If the dye is going to run, itll color the paper.
Cynthia
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Dear All
I am please to let you all know that I will be collecting Ed6 from the printer
on Monday.
Details on my website,
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/threads.html
Brenda
Brenda in Allhallows
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Dear Spiders
Iâve finally finished making myself google eyed with proof reading and
Edition 6 of Threads for Lace is now with the printer.
I still have to work out the fine details of prices and postage costs. Itâs
a thicker book, 20 extra pages to include almost 400 extra threads, which
Fantastic work, Brenda. For me your book is also a basic side table book!
It saves us lacemakers so much work! Thank you very much!
Best wishes from a cold Spain...
Antje González
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I was just unpacking my lap top this morning at 8.30 and switching it on when I
heard a cry of happiness on the wind.
I think it was all the lacemakers on Arachne reading your post.
Can I add my thanks for you wonderful book. I know what is going on my
birthday list this year.
L
Kind
I wholeheartedly agree - thank you Brenda for all the work you put into this
book!
Since I'm still with ed. 4 I think it's high time for a new copy as soon as
Barbary Fay has it available.
Best regards, Achim.
Am 12.02.2015 um 11:30 schrieb The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com:
I was
Congratulations Brenda,
I look forward to buying a copy. Where would we be without it, Ed5 is one of
the most important books in my collection. Enjoy getting back to winding those
bobbins. Thank you for your hard work it is much appreciated by a lot of us
lacemakers x
Celia Mulhearn -
Hi,
I have a question regarding two kinds of threads.
What is soie ovale?
What is Zurcher Staldeer 20/2
Thanks
Miriam
in Israel
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What is soie ovale”?
Au ver a Soie Ovale is a very lightly twisted filament silk floss - the sort
used for satin stitch embroidery
I measured it as 13 wraps/cm, but that gives a false impression that it is
quite thick, if it was twisted as much as most thread it would be considerably
more
During my visit to Berlin last month I bought a very nice pattern at the
small lace shop there.
The pattern recommended Aurifil 12/2, so I got it also and started making
the pattern right after I returned home. This was especially so that the
pattern doesn't get filed as a to do project which
Dear Miriam and Others with the crochet hook problem,
Do you know the Magic Thread technique? It's about the third item at
http://www.make-lace-with-us.com/lacemakers.html
Anyone working with fluffy or lightly twisted threads on their bobbins
should know there is a small 48 page book on
Hi Miriam
First of all, Aurifil is a Z twisted thread; you may be a lacemaker who gets on
better with S twisted threads - which most traditional lace threads are/were.
Secondly, Aurifil are 2ply threads which mean that they flatten more than three
ply thread and are less strong. I personally
Jeri is right that using several colours of magic threads is better than all
one colour, especially if your lace is made of very fine threads where all
the pins are close together.
When using magic threads, I find it even easier if I use silk threads (e.g.
Piper's 90/3) rather than cotton.
Hello Miriam and everyone
How perfectly frustrating about the thread splitting and difficulty with
sewings . Others have mentioned magic threads but I think in the context of
putting them in ahead of time (thus this rainbow of colours to keep them
organized). Using a short length of sturdier
Thanks to all of you who answered my mail.
The fact that I had trouble with my sewings doesn't mean that I didn't
find ways to solve the problem.
Putting in a magic thread was really not practical and would have put me
off completely from finishing this piece of lace. I often use a magic
thread
Yes, I very much agree with you there - though a lot of braid laces look good
at a large scale too. Also the finer laces rely more on texture variations
(lots of different stitches) and don't take so well to colour as torchon does.
Brenda
On 9 Jun 2013, at 18:19, hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote:
Hello All! Thank you Brenda for sharing your thread advice! It's already
printed secured with your book!! As an embroiderer, novice lacemaker
unrepentant thread junkie, I have a thread stash that rivals the inventory of a
small needlwork shop. Arlene's point is well taken--idle threads
I like Aurifil and Sulky quilting threads. Size 50 is comparable to DMC #50
Broder Machine. They both have lots and lots of beautiful colors. Size 30 is
comparable to DMC #30 Broder Machine.
http://www.redrockthreads.com/aurifil-thread/
http://www.ericas.com/threads/sulky_cottonsolids.htm
I, too like Aurifil. Introduced at a point ground class by Ulrike Voelker.
Mako 50 is comparable to Egyptian cotton 60, but with a much more linen like
feel. Also has a nice, subdued but definite luster. I'm making an American
flag with it, miles of cloth stitich it seems, but the luster is
I, too, have a threads question. What is Mirecourt cord? I picked up a pattern
yesterday that call for it used as a gimp and have no idea what the thread is
or
possible substitution. Help!
Jane O'Connor
New Lenox, IL USA
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Hi Jane,
It is a cotton (vintage types) cord wrapped in rayon. If you look at
modern wedding laces with a 'gimp', the gimp cord is similar to what they
are suggesting. Here is a close-up from a modern piece:
http://doily.exblog.jp/8393729. It is much heavier than a normal gimp
thread.
From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com
Subject: [lace] Addendum 5
Dear Spiders
I have just caught up on a backlog of threads sent to me recently by several
of you lovely people and I have just added about three dozen new (and new-old)
threads to the list, so it's time for everyone
Alex
It doesn't go back quite that far. It was a Lace Guild convention workshop
with Bill Hornsby when each of us had a thread labelled as size 100 with
which we made a wrapping and he went on to explain why the results were all
rather different.
I do remember though in one of the guinea pig
Interesting question, and my immediate response is ...Possibly not.
In all my sewing experience, I haven't found any machine thread made of linen.
It's the nature of the textile that makes it unsuitable for machines. Linen
thread tends to be a bit irregular in thickness, and has slubs. It is
H Donna
I would use the same thread that I have used to make the lace to sew the
finished lace to the material. As your material is linen and your lace is
made from linen then there would be no compromise.Plus it would blend in
beautifully.
Maureen
E Yorks UK Where the snow fall
Another major reason why linen threads are not suitable for machine sewing is
that they are nearly all S spun. That makes them very suitable for BL because
most BL has more twists than crosses in its construction and the twist action
will tend to tighten a Z spun thread but loosen an S spun
The one site I found which sold linen sewing thread did say that it has to
be waxed with bees wax before using. Probably for this very reason- the
coming unspun. Will that bit of wax become a problem later on? Will it
eventually collect dirt and discolor?
I do think my best option is to sew the
Did you observe the twist in the individual threads? Sometimes your bobbins
tend to roll on the pillow mainly in one direction. 50% chance that undoes
the twist in the thread and they loose integrety. Retwist until the thread
starts to curl, gently slide the overkill of twist into the colthwork
I've been following these two threads with great interest. A few things I'd
like to contribute...
I'm hoping that some of the current authors of lace
books are reading this
thread and will consider the things we have talked
about. As has been already
brought up, I think it's important for the
Recently I was given 4 spools of thread from someone who had given up
lacemaking.
Could anyone tell me what the modern equivalent is?
I have a part spool of a fairly old DMC 6o Cordonnet special and a Cordonnet
mercer crochet 80 which has the wording Glanzhallelgarn Uncinetto (I think)
but I
I use Filato per Tombolo Cantu quite regularly, being a maker of Cantu lace.
It is in Brenda's book. Yes, they are sizes 30, 40 and 50 in 25 gram spools.
On page 34 of TFL edition 5, I find the following:
Size 30 3S 21
Size 40 3S 32
Size 50 3S 34
Does this help?
Sr.
In message 001b01cc000a$c2d28030$0201a8c0@suescomputer, Sue T
hurwitz...@talktalk.net writes
the ones I dont know are Filato per tombolo Canto. One spool says ET 30 Gr
25 (I assume it is size 30 and 25 Grams) ?
the other spool says ET 50 Gr 25.
Also in my box is another filato per tomobolo
Yes thank you both Sr Claire and Jane Partridge.
I better hunt it out in the book and also mark the spools, checking also see
for myself the sorts of patterns it might work up.
My memory is not as good as it used to be, my daughter used to ask me when
she left school and all sorts of things.
Ah, the CRS (Can't Remember Stuff) Syndrome. I'm a long-time sufferer
myself! *grin*
As Jane pointed out, Cantu thread makes up into a firm lace that holds its
shape admirably. It is excellent for things like mounted pictorial lace,
mats, edgings for altar cloths. I wouldn't use it to make up
Hi Sue
I have a part spool of a fairly old DMC 6o Cordonnet special
That's in the book - 2S/3Z 24 w/cm
and a Cordonnet
mercer crochet 80 which has the wording Glanzhallelgarn Uncinetto (I think)
but I expect that will be mentioned in Brendas' book.
I haven't seen that but I would expect it to
Dear Arachnids
I was interested to see the comments about writing the name and number of the
thread on the spool, I have done this for many years. It works. A couple of
points to add. Not all felt tip markers are permanent, so check before
writing. You don't want the number to rub off. I have a
Hi Jane
Re: Alex, in your theory of it being the cover cloth at fault, do your
threads break evenly across the pillow or some more than others? Also,
I have not personally had problems with threads breaking for more years than I
will admit to, but I have helped students with this problem. When I
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:23:35 +0100
From: Francis Busschaert francis.busscha...@telenet.be
Subject: [lace] Breaking threads
i have been following this BREAKING thread also
Hi Francis
Thanks you for your explanation regarding the winding and S and Z. I have
always thought it played an
Hi Arachnids
Another culprit affecting the thickness and strength of threads is the bleach
used to whiten thread. I believe thread is bleached after spinning. When
140/2 linen was available one year (it can only be produced when the crop is
of the highest quality, not every year) I found the
But... the 60 is a definition of the size of each ply... so 60/2 is
1/3 smaller than 60/3.
1/3 smaller in weight per length indeed. The difference in diameter is
smaller. To skip the mathematics: try for yourself with a set of pearls an
sqeeze them in a circle. Take out a third to represent
I have a question regarding threads and their plies. What would be the
difference in say a Fresia 60/2 and a 60/3? I understand plies from a
spinners/knitters point of view- I prefer to make and knit with a 3 ply as I
like the more round yarn-particularly if I'm wanting to knit something
with a
Well, right up until you said that you assumed that 60/2 and 60/3 were
the same size, you were right!
But... the 60 is a definition of the size of each ply... so 60/2 is
1/3 smaller than 60/3.
Clay
Dona B. wrote:
I have a question regarding threads and their plies. What would be the
Thank you Brenda and Jane, for your help.
The pairs in the diamond trail work in, and then out again, and into the
roseground and it is the main part of the design that I am not particularly
sure about. The outer trail has a couple of passive pairs so are giving it
a tidy enough edge and I am
In message be4a294088974226996cf2b48...@suzyf9f7c645ba, Sue
hurwitz...@talktalk.net writes
Obviously when I get the inner footside on the pillow that will be
tighter/firmer but the outside will be even more open/sparse. Looking at the
picture which came with the pattern card it does look
When you are working a circular edging it is always a compromise
between what is needed for the inner edge compared to the outer edge,
especially with a small circle such as a UFO insert.
Jane has already suggested some possibilities. Could you use a
thicker or doubled thread for the
Dear Spiders
Edition 5 is now available and I have a stack of boxes to find a home
for! see
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/threads.html
All the traders who took Edition 4 will receive an inspection copy in
the post very soon and any pre-orders will go out in Saturday's post
Hi everyone, and especially those who applied for my old copy of Threads for
Lace, edition 1.
I have sent it now to the next owner, and I thank everyone for writing who
expressed an interest in it.
I'm sorry I don't have one for each of you! I know you would all have
benefited.
To anyone not yet
Hi all
I have my first copy of Threads for Lace to give to a good home. It was much
used, contains a few notes, but since replaced by later editions. Perhaps
there is someone who hasn't seen this useful resource yet or for whatever
reason - write a message to me privately if you would like it,
in Denmark is Czech by
birth but emigrated to Denmark as a young woman. However she sources
her lace threads in the Czech Republic. I don't know who produces the
linen; I think it goes back to the communist days when everything was
state controlled and brands didn't exist, but some of my 'Moravia
Hi Susan -
Last year, I worked several pieces by Jana Novak from her Nativity
group. The thread was the Moravia linen which also has slubs, and comes
in wonderful colors. It was extremely effective, and I really enjoyed
those little projects!
Clay
hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote:
Hello All!
While hunting out spare knitting needles to give away to a local care home
this morning, I came across two spools of real silk thread that I inherited
recently inside a sewing box.
It says it is Perivale sewing silks, the size mentioned is 130/3. there is
lots of thread on those two.
Another
Hello Sue
I haven't seen either of those but the Perivale 130/3 means 130 denier
x 3 plies, probably just a little thicker than common or garden Sylko
cotton.
Re Ackermanns. 50 will be a size, if it's yardage/meterage yds or
meters is always written after the number. Silk is usually
Yes you're right, DMC Cordonnet 100 is very similar in thickness to
Broder machine 30 or Bockens 100/2. Finca 40 and DMC
Cordonnet/Dentelles 80 are all a little thicker whilst Brok 100 and
Finca 80 are both much finer.
Brenda
On 13 Feb 2009, at 06:30, Lorelei Halley wrote:
Hi
Can
Hi
Can somebody help with a thread question? I have an internet friend who has
Finca 40, Finca 80, DMC 80, DMC 100, and Brok 100.
But has a pattern which calls for Broder machine No 30 and Bockens Linen
100/2
I would have said DMC 100, but am not sure about Finca or Brok 100.
Any ideas?
: [lace] threads
Hi
Can somebody help with a thread question? I have an internet friend who
has
Finca 40, Finca 80, DMC 80, DMC 100, and Brok 100.
But has a pattern which calls for Broder machine No 30 and Bockens Linen
100/2
I would have said DMC 100, but am not sure about Finca or Brok
Hi
Finca 80 and Brok 100 are both much finer than Broder Machine 30. Finca 40
is closer (sorry, I don't have Threads for Lace handy to look up just how
close or otherwise), probably a little finer than the Broder Machine.
Beth
in a frosty Cheshire, NW England
Lorelei Halley wrote:
Hi
Joanne and Beth
Thanks for your response. I've passed it on.
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The beauty of Polycotton thread is that is holds its shape, and never
creases!!
The bad part is that it is springy and wants to do it's own thing, - not what
I want it to do! The half-hitch does not always stay done up for one thing.
However, I find lace made from a good polycotton is useful, -
Hello everyone
...and anyone who does Cantù lace, just a question - what thread(s) do you use?
I'm working on a simple piece, thread specified is just 'no. 40 for
Cantù which I'm guessing is one listed in Brenda's thread book as the
Filato per Tombolo variety.
I don't have that, have tried Finca
Hi Bev
Can you get common or garden cotton sylko 50 (Amman/Coats) - or any
other cotton intended for regular machine stitching of seams?
Brenda
On 19 Sep 2008, at 17:02, bev walker wrote:
Hello everyone
...and anyone who does Cantù lace, just a question - what thread(s) do
you use?
I'm
Hi Bev.
I have two sources for Cantù threads. Holy Van Sciver
http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/ doesn't have a lot left, but last I
heard she still had some filatu di Cantù size 30 and 40 left in écru. I
bought a couple of spools. I also order from a lady named Gianfranca in
Italy. Her site is
Thanks for the reply Brenda. The garden variety g cotton thread is
too fine for the pattern. Photo-reducing it isn't an option. Coats
Cometa 40 is 26 wraps in T4L. #30 not given - I ought to send you a
sample ;)
(I have an idea that it has been discontinued though)
Looking at the wraps for Filato
Thank you Sr. Claire - when I googled, I found a couple of places in
England that had the specified thread, but neither shipped to North
America. Hadn't got much further in online searching. So, thank you
for the two sources. If I do order any, I ought to get size 30 and 40
to compare 'in hand'
Hi Bev
Since Filato di Cantu 40 is 32 w/cm Amann/Coats Sylko is 32 w/cm and
Tootle Sylko is 31 w/cm and you say Sylko is too fine it suggests that
the number 40 specified wasn't Filato.
If you're thinking that the pattern needs about 20 w/cm it could be
that the original used DMC Cordonnet
Sorry Miriam, I've never heard of SoftRise, but if anyone does know
please tell me too.
Brenda
can anyone tell me what kind of thread SoftRise is and who the
manufacturer is so I can find a catalog on the internet.
What can I substitute for it?
Miriam
who has returned from OIDFA with a
lot
Hi
Thanks for the useful advice about thread thickness. AS we are not all made of
money we can't always get the right one so it is good to know about
substitutes.
I am also working on the Humming Bird that Sue is and I am using Catona 80 and
feel that maybe that is too thin. What a pity we
I am also working a milanese pattern and chose to use coloured threads already
in my box. I did a quick ish look at size against the width of the pattern
and it looked fine. Louise Colgan recommends Gutterman silk which I dont yet
have, but I do have lots of colours of the venus (which I also
Hello Sue
Which size Guetermann silk does Louise Colgan suggest?
If it's the most readily available 100/3 spun silk (ticket S303) then
that is 27 wraps/cm, the same as Venus 70. Special Dentelles 80 is
little bit finer at 30 wraps/cm. The feel of the lace made with Venus
will be different
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Ordinarily I wouldn't dream of disagreeing with Barbara Underwood, but in the
case of thread, I disagree with her. I've made Bedfordshire with Brok,
Egyptian, and Finca. My lace made with Finca was nice and stiff unwashed, but
after rinsing it in water, drying and pressing it, it turned into
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Sally Schoenberg
Subject: RE: [lace] Threads for Thomas Lester lace
The main difference between Brok and
Egyptian, I am convinced, is the sizing. Finca, I think, is an inferior
thread made with short bits
Dear Mrs Sally,
please do not compare the products used for weaving towards lace.
The reason way is that in weaving you have a lot of fibres and such
possible attachement fibres for making the products kling to it
in lace you have almost no cloth, you create openings rather then weaved
Dear All
I can't believe it's a week since I asked you all for suggestions about
what thread I could use for my Beds lace. Apologies for not having
emailed earlier, I just haven't stopped. But now I'm here, thank you
all for your replies. I now know what thread I need to get.
And thank
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