I've read loads of interesting notes on this subject, but just want to add a couple of thoughts...
I like to keep the fabric in my handkerchiefs and mats consistent with the weight of the lace. Since I use fine threads, (140/2 Egyptian Cotton and smaller...), this means that the handkerchief has to be quite fine. Even today's lovely (and also expensive) fine Swiss Batistes are heavy in scale for the lace. (However - they would be quite lovely if used with lace made in 70 or 80 weight EC). I discovered, quite by "misfortune", a wonderful source for my centers! My father-in-law died a few years ago, and when we were clearing out his things, I discovered a supply of men's handkerchiefs which included some fine linen ones. Most were well-worn, but still sturdy. PERFECT!! Most of his handkerchiefs had a design woven into the edges, but they were sufficiently large that when cut to fit my edgings, the woven design was discarded. So... check out thrift shops and junk shops for old men's handkerchiefs! You may get lucky! Clay > <<<From: Weronika Patena [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > I'm looking for cheap linen fabric to put lace edgings on. What's the > difference between cross-stitch fabric and normal fabric, and would it make > any sense to put lace edgings on it?<<< - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
