lace
but like Carol I do make a liner for the pin cushion (calico) before
using the "pretty cover"
Sue M Harvey
Norfolk UK
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
Of Carol Adkinson
Sent: 21 January 2007 13:38
To: lace
Subject: Re: [lace] Em
I too have used emery powder filled pin cushions, and like them especially
because they are a little heavier and stay put on the pillow.
However, as it becomes more difficult (sometimes) to find the brass
lacemaking pins, I have just one word of caution (and I quote from a UK Lace
Supplier's w
Hi Agnes and Spiders,
I have bought several lots of the emery powder in the past, and made small
pincushions for myself, and others, and have never had any trouble with the
powder getting onto the lace. The emery powder isn't really like talcum
powder, and very smooth - it is more like a fine sa
Dear Jeri,
Is this right? Synthetics hold moisture more than wool? Most peoples
experiences of washing, (we all have to do some at some time) will have
found that our synthetic clothes, nylon polyester etc. will dry much
more quickly than wool or cotton. They do not seem to absorb moisture
from
In a message dated 11/30/04 3:14:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> A felt lining works well for me - it keeps the emery powder inside and
> makes
> the cushion more comfortable to use when pushing in the pins.
>
Dear Lacemakers (especially those new to such things),
A
