Clay wrote:
Pene, if you have Gertrude Whiting's book, "Old-Time Tools & Toys of
Needlework", you'll see an aficot pictured on page 328. It is a
pressing tool, but also a laying tool in embroidery. The pointed end
could be used for laying, and the rounded end used to press creases. It
does
To add to the excellent links already: I went to our list archives, found
further info.
http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=afficot&l=lace%40arachne.com
And yes I think your pronunciation is correct.
:)
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:55 AM, pene piip wrote:
>
> So, is it a French word pronounced l
Hello Pene,
check
www.guildofneedlelaces.org/Sales.html
They have a photo of an aficot for sale for 9 English pounds.
Jay, currently visiting grandchildren in Perth, Australia
jek...@bigpond.net.au
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From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Beha
Pene, if you have Gertrude Whiting's book, "Old-Time Tools & Toys of
Needlework", you'll see an aficot pictured on page 328. It is a
pressing tool, but also a laying tool in embroidery. The pointed end
could be used for laying, and the rounded end used to press creases. It
does rather resemb
Good Morning all,
Take a look at this page - http://www.guildofneedlelaces.org/Sales.html - it
shows a modern aficot (pronounced 'aff ee co' a bit like picot, with the
stress on the first syllable.) Make sure that you scroll down at least half
way to find it.
By the way, if anyone needs a good i
