Dear Linda,
That's fascinating. For me, washing has always been one of the more
tedious chores, so I am very impressed that you should do this. But I
know what you mean about the finish added to some threads. As a
youngster I had a brand new shirt, which brought me out in a rash
"all over". I was fine once it had been washed.
However, I also note Jeri's comments (thank you Jeri), which are a
good excuse for the rest of us (so inclined), to feel that we needn't
wash our thread before using it.
Thank you for replying,
Jane, currently in Southampton but heading into the North Atlantic soon.
PS, to save me sending two emails.
Dear Miriam,
Did the lady who works only in silk enjoy the Milanese course with Pat?
Yes, I think so. It sounded as if it was a very good weekend.
Best wishes,
Jane
Jane wrote: >Apparently she had had some visitors from South Africa
to one or her
>workshops and they told her that where they make lace (in South
>Africa) they are told to wash their thread!
I am the one who loves washing. Washing thread is not common in
South Africa most lacemakers just use the thread form the reel as it
is.
We all have our preferences and idiocyncrasies. I like to wash my
thread before I use it, even very fine thread, if the item has a
chance to be washed afterwards. Therefore I would skein it, wash
and then put onto bobbins. I have a peg board in my sewing cupboard
where I store the marked skeins. I have washed Egyptian cotton 180/2
just to see what will happen if I wash it this way.
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