I mean the regular threads. If the piece is worked from the right side, the linen threads need to be on the back (somehow) if they're to be tied off. Not a problem if they are being cut off. At first glance, I think they'll need to be transferred to the back because there are only the two paper strings running all around the edge as thick gimps with just a pair of linen threads worked through them. Might find it's obvious when I get down to the bottom to finish off.
At the moment I'm just trying to tame the pair of "snakes" along the top edge (it's the side actually on the finished piece). Two paper strings run all around the edge so they're fairly long. They won't wind on to bobbins, but I've managed to coil them to make them a bit more manageable. They're quite stiff and behave like springy wire. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: Brenda Paternoster To: Jean Nathan Cc: Lace Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Lace with paper strings Hello Jean > I'm just starting the sunflower from Eva Kortelahti's book "Bobbin > Lace with Paper Strings". Has anyone worked something from this book? No, but it's on my list to have a go one day, so Ill be interested in anyone else's experiences. > Do you mean the regular threads or the paper string? Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
