I have a query, I am making a Christening gown and lace for my nephew's baby. I have some torchon lace made by my late grandmother at least 50 years ago in a style very similar to that in the Robin Lewis-Wild's 101 Torchon Patterns using rather think unidentifiable thread, I thought it was cotton, but perhaps not. Anyway, I want to put my grandmother's lace on the petticoat as it has been used and is looking a bit worse for wear, but still an heirloom that will be treasured. I am making a lace to complement the old piece but can't decide on the type of fabric for the gown. Has anyone had enough experience with the different fabrics for long term storage as to which is preferable, cotton, silk, or can I use the heavy satin from my wedding gown and make silk lace to go with it, will a synthetic fabric stand up to being stored for years and pulled out for those special occasions, and if it will is a silk thread better than cotton or linen.
Lynn Scott, Wollongong, Australia To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
