I cut the drinking straws - fat ones if the neck is very full - the height
of the neck and then cut a line down it so it goes around the neck and
threads. this keeps it clean and can be easily removed or replaced at
will. you can use colors or clear.
Hugs, Lin and the Mali
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mary carey wrote:
Must try the narrow cling plastic used by machine embroiderers to stop their
thread from unwinding while not in use. Also used by overlocking/serging
sewers is a type of mesh used on the thread coming off the spool.
Yes, that stuff (in the US it's called 'Wonder Tape')
Hi All,
Seem like a good idea to keep from having to touch your thread unnecessarily
while working.
What do experienced lacemakers do to keep bobbins (wound with lots of thread)
from unwinding when working a larger project.
Must try the narrow cling plastic used by machine embroiderers to stop t
Hi Noelene and everyone
I think the correct spelling is 'noquet' which means a small covering (for
a roof) in French, but in bobbin lace terms is a little cover, which used
to be of celluloid, that could be slipped over the neck of the bobbin to
protect the thread.
Could be 'noquette' means small
I'll bite, Brian - what's a Noquette please?
Noelene
noel...@lafferty.com.au
Re the exposed piece of thread. Time to re invent the Noquette to keep it
covered.
Brian
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Re the exposed piece of thread. Time to re invent the Noquette to keep it
covered.
Brian
Brian Lemin
Cooranbong. Australia
www.ukulelejass.com
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