Hi Beth and all spiders, been away from computer for a couple of days and have just seen thread about mounting lace, do be sure that you also wash the material that you are mounting the lace to as shrinkage on this will also distort your lace. Happy lacing Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK
Absence from computer due to an adorable little pup yorkie called Sonny who has just taken possession of us. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of CLIVE Rice Sent: 01 January 2006 00:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Arachne lace; Domi Subject: Re: [lace] the "forever" project is finished!! Beth, Congratulations for finishing your UFO. We await a photo with anticipation... Block your lace before sewing on the prewashed linen. The bits of thread left on your bobbins after cutting them off are perfect to sew your edging to the handkerchief. To block my lace, I have a gallon glass jug - the kind one used to buy vinegar or cider in before plastic was the norm - I wrap the lace around the jug and finger press it to shape. The lace is very wet ('cause you HAVE NOT wrung it) and will conform to the surface of the jug. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> One question, or two.. I know I need to wash it, but what's the best way >> to > block it? Should I sew the linen in the center before or after? The lace > is linen, and I'll use linen thread to sew it to the center. Should I > just > carefully pin the edges down while the lace is still damp? > > Beth McCasland > in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
