I think the problem lies in the fact that a lot of needles, pins and crochet hooks etc. (sewing, knitting etc.) are no longer made in stainless steel, but instead are nickel-steel. These will not only rust, but also flake (the outer steel layer comes off) etc. So be sure to buy proper 18/8 stainless steel- if you can find them. they are generally more expensive, but worth the extra. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK
Subject: [lace-chat] Caring for needles This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles and keeping them in good condition. I recently went to use some sewing needles that have been stored in a little cloth carry case and they look rusty at the point where they stick through the cloth so not something I would use to sew with, particularly not lace. This particular case has been sitting in a cupboard in our caravan so may have got damp at some time so understandable I suppose. To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
