Thank you Sue, for reminding me of the embroidery threads for colours (I
have lots and always forget they are there to be used, ;-) What I would
still like to know is what other white threads would look and work in a
similar way to the broke and Egyptian 36/2 size. I want to buy more to
Hi Sue
What I don't quite understand is, as you already have not one but two makes
of thread that you like, almost identical in size, and (assuming the Brok
you have is 36/2) the only real difference between them is that one is an S
twist, the other Z, why are you looking for another.
The only
Two ply threads *don't* make particularly crisp lace. If you use a three ply
it will be crisper. The most readily available three ply thread, in white and
a lot of colours, in the same thickness as Brok or Egyptian 36/2 is common old
Sylko 50 - made by Coats, Tootle, Amann It's now just
I asked about the white as some makes seem to becoming difficult or very
expensive to obtain, so I was asking if there are others, readily available
that have the same feel in working and hold their shape well. I haven't
seen the 36/3 so will check out Brenda's book to see how close to size
I want to purchase some new coloured threads but while I am ordering I want
to buy some white thread to keep to hand ready for other projects.
I have used and like Brok and Egyptian 36/2 which I like for the crispness
and slight sheen on the finished lace and wonder what other, (readily
I haven't got Brenda's book to hand, but I frequently use DMC stranded
embroidery threads in lace 48 metres of thread at not a horrendous
cost and 100's of colours!!
Sue in EY
On 2 Nov 2010, at 11:17, Sue wrote:
I want to purchase some new coloured threads but while I am ordering
I
Sue,
Do you use the stranded thread for Honiton, because it must be pretty
fine? I've just finished working my first piece of Honiton lace and am
very, very happy with the result.
Also, Caz's bedspread won a prize at the Lace Competition last Sunday so
now I have to think about sending it to
