Re: [lace] metallic thread question

2009-03-30 Thread bev walker
I use the Mouliné a lot for gimps or a highlight (either passive or weaver), the colour choice is good, and the individual strands come away from the full strand readily. It must be the wiriness of the metallic? Do make a half-knot at the cut end to control fraying. A single strand behaves well on

RE: [lace] metallic thread question

2009-03-30 Thread Rhiannon Mann
Dear Irene and fellow arachneans, I have used Madeira glissengloss sterling and loved it (it's the thread I used for my metallic coasters on webshots) no breakages but some tedious moments with unwinding at the bobbin latch stitch. It too is termed a blending thread but used it as the only thread

RE: [lace] metallic thread question

2009-03-29 Thread Susie Rose
Hello to One and All! For metallics I use Sulky sewing machine embroidery thread or DMC mdtallic thread. Personally I prefer the Sulky better. Hugs, Susie Rose - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne