On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:53:14 -0700 , Patty wrote: >Can anyone tell me what it is made of, or anything about >it. I bought a great multiple hank of it for $4.50 and I >think there's enough for maybe a scarf out of it, there's >quite a lot. > >Noelene in Cooma > >====================================================== > >Silk Noil fiber is the waste from silk production. Being relatively short fiber, is >will have more of a matte finish. > >The singles should be quite nice to lace, with an interesting texture.
There was an article in Lace magazine last year about using hand spun threads, including singles, for lace making. In the April or July issue I think. The article was by Bev Walker, so perhaps she will be along to answer the question. -- Self-respect: The secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious. Henry Louis Mencken Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm> Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
