Re: [lace] A suggestion for your threads.
Yes, that's a good way. I store my threads in zip lock bags according to type, size, and all and label the bag with all the relevant information. Then all the bags are in the thread drawer and that's that. Just another way . :) Sr. Claire On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 08:50, kar...@cox.net wrote: Did you ever go into your stash of threads and find just the right one and start on a project, only to run out and find that the label was gone and you didn't know the manufacturer, size, color code or dye lot? snip - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] A suggestion for your threads.
Hi, Yes, someone after my own heart! I usually try to instil in my students that as well as writing on the inside (or outside edge if there is enough space and being VERY careful not to touch the thread) of the card or plastic insert it is quite a good idea to put left over rolls or balls of thread in small, individual plastic bags. This is especially true for balls of thread where the insert is only a little disc of paper. For Fil a dentelle and other small balls like that I use money bags. You can also put a note in with it about the thread. Hopefully the thread does not stay in the bags long enough for the plastic to affect it. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all. Joepie, East Sussex, UK From: kar...@cox.net Did you ever go into your stash of threads and find just the right one and start on a project, only to run out and find that the label was gone and you didn't know the manufacturer, size, color code or dye lot? To be safe, when you get any new threads do the following: On balls of thread with a cardboard or plastic roll inside the thread, take a permanent marking pen and carefully write the information on the inside of the roll, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE THREAD. As for the spools of thread used in lacemaking - - these are very small rolls, but there is usually a small amount of the roll sticking out from the bottom of the thread. and if you are very careful you can at least write the size of the thread and weather it is cotton or linen. Some people think that just stuffing the label or packaging inside the roll will be good enough. But you would be surprised how easy those also get lost. The rolls usually stay with the thread until the end. Happy Holidays -- Patsy A. Goodman AKA Queen Tat Pat Red Hat Lacers Pres. Chula Bobbin Lacers Chula Vista, CA, USA - - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] A suggestion for your threads.
Did you ever go into your stash of threads and find just the right one and start on a project, only to run out and find that the label was gone and you didn't know the manufacturer, size, color code or dye lot? To be safe, when you get any new threads do the following: On balls of thread with a cardboard or plastic roll inside the thread, take a permanent marking pen and carefully write the information on the inside of the roll, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE THREAD. As for the spools of thread used in lacemaking - - these are very small rolls, but there is usually a small amount of the roll sticking out from the bottom of the thread. and if you are very careful you can at least write the size of the thread and weather it is cotton or linen. Some people think that just stuffing the label or packaging inside the roll will be good enough. But you would be surprised how easy those also get lost. The rolls usually stay with the thread until the end. Happy Holidays -- Patsy A. Goodman AKA Queen Tat Pat Red Hat Lacers Pres. Chula Bobbin Lacers Chula Vista, CA, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
