On 31 Jul 2005, at 22:45, Jane Bawn wrote:
It's quite a while since I have made any samplers but I seem to
remember the
recommendation was to wash them when they are finished to remove
the oils
and perspiration rubbed off from the hands when sewing. The same
would
apply to lace making.
But Jane, when do you handle your lace? Your bobbins are there so
that you don't touch the thread when working. you can roll the thread
onto the bobbins instead of winding. You can wear a pair of cotton
gloves when winding to save even that handling. (I know of at least
one Devon Lace maker who does this) A lot of embroidery is done on a
frame, so the fabric is not handled too much. We were taught by
Elizabeth Prickett, the Ruskin Linen Embroidery expert , that
although the linen is handled constantly while working the embroidery
when finished it was enough to roll the piece in a damp tea cloth and
leave overnight. In the morning it can be carefully pressed and most
of the dirt has lifted away along with all the creases.
Jean in Cleveland U.K.
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