--- Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The advantage of silk net over a cotton one (apart > from the fineness > and sheen) would, IMO, be that silk netting is, by > nature, a bit > stiffer than cotton netting.
I will disagree. I have a piece of the 'good stuff' of cotton tule -- purchased from Brejaart's -- and a piece of old silk tulle. The silk is softer than the cotton, but this very fine cotton tule is very soft compared to netting. The thing to consider is whether the fabric is tule or net. Tule is soft but with a good 'hand' to drap. Net is stiffer. The good tule is expensive, and the net less so. I don't think there would be a big problem with cotton lace pieces on silk tule since Honiton pieces are usually quite small and a little ease in the applique threads would allow for the tiny shrinkage that might happen if it were washed. Someone with more experience may speak up about this aspect, though. Please post pictures afterwards. It all sounds lovely. Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
