Thank you Karen! I think I understand your explanation. It sounds like you
are disguising the beginning of the new thread at a point where leaf tallies
are clustered. That would make sense because there's a lot happening in a
tally "flower". You are clearly fearless in the tally department
Hi Susan
If your lace with tallies has plaits as well, like Bedfordshire, I find that a
new thread can be hidden in a plait.
Just add the new thread to the plait along with the old one. Do 2 or 3 cross,
twists. depending on the length of the plait then throw out the old thread and
continue. Cut
Many thanks Janis! Yes, there are MILES of plaits in Rauma lace, hence my
reference to Bedfordshire. Although I own some Bedfordshire books, I've never
actually worked that lace. Rauma lace is new to me as well so this has been a
steep leaning curve! Another Arachnean also recommended hiding
Oh dear, I failed to trim! Mea Culpa Avital!! :-( Susan Hottle USA
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Hello all,
Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary
of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication.
I have also written "A Collectors Guide to Antique English Lace Bobbins"
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