Hi,
I am new to chatting so forgive me if I am not doing it right. I am a self-taught lacemaker. I have been making lace (off and on) for about 10 years. I am trying to make a piece of lace from 100 Traditional BOBBIN LACE PATTERNS BY Geraldine Stott and Bridget Cook. I tried to order the correct threads (DMC Retors d'Alsace No. 60 and Coats cotton a broder, No. 18) from the Lacemaker in Ohio. I was told they are not available and that Egyptian Cotton 60/2 and Pearl cotton 8 would work. I ordered them and began working the Bride on page 37. I am disappointed that cotton is not as crisp as linen even though I expected it. The obvious solution would be to use linen thread, but I want bright white for a bridal handkerchief. I am more concerned that the lace doesn't look like it would hold together well. Have any of you made lace using the patterns in this book? What thread did you use? Does anyone know of a source for Retors d'Alsace? Thank you so much for your help. Evelynn To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
