In a message dated 8/1/05 9:17:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I don't actually know what an evenweave fabric is; plain cotton? I > frankly > do most of my projects on aida canvas. Are you saying that if I embroider > on plain fabric, I should wash it first? NO, do not wash canvas first. Please see explanations below. > > I don't actually work lace. Someone at my church does, and I got > interested, and this list is also a good resource on linen thread. Since > the list has no nomail option, I've just stayed subscribed. > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line "unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]" If you still have problems, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------- Dear Dora, There are fabrics (not canvas) that are even-woven for cross stitch. They are woven so that the number of threads is the same per inch in both directions. Some even-weave product names are Hardanger fabric, Aida cloth, Belfast linen, Cashel linen, Dublin linen, Glasgow linen, Eva Rosenstand linen, Wichelt linen, Lugana. No, I am not saying the fabric on which you stitch should be washed before you stitch on it. I am saying that if you use an evenweave fabric (not a canvas), and if you choose to line it, you should pre-shrink the lining (batiste). The completed embroidery would be washed after you have finished stitching, at which time the fibers will expand and hug the stitches ever-so-slightly. May I recommend you call Nordic Needle in Fargo, North Dakota, and order a free catalogue? 1-800-433-4321 Or, you can write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This way, you will have a lot of information about the various fabrics. You could look at products on www.nordicneedle.com, but I think you'd like a free paper catalog more. It is about the size of a magazine. Considering your interest, you might like to look at the American Needlepoint Guild's website: http://www.needlepoint.org/ Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
