Well...first things first. The 'silk thread' we use for Maltese lace is not silk at all nowadays. It is a twisted syntethic fibre probably rayon because the cones we purchase it on don't give any information. In the past, lace was made with silk thread and I wouldn't know the source. Actually it would probably be interesting to find out. I don't have much pure silk in my stash and the little I have all came from overseas, either by mail order or when I came across it on my holidays abroad. This morning I received some YLI silk 100 from The Silk Route which I will be using to make a miniature bedspread for a friend.
Thanks for the information on ethafoam. The thing is that purchasing from the USA turns out to be very expensive for me because of postage costs. Someone else sent a UK source that I can look into. If I don't manage, then I will order from the USA and have it posted to my in-laws in Tennessee, which should cost considerably less, and they will bring it down to me when they next visit. Karen in Malta -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:26 PM To: [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [lace] silk thread - Malta In a message dated 4/19/2008 3:40:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the source of the silk thread used for Maltese lace? That wonderful luminous cream silk ... and has anyone tried to repair a piece of Maltese lace? ----------------------- May I join Lucie in asking for this thread information for repairing Maltese lace? With two of us asking, perhaps any replies will be to the list and others will find it to be information they need, as well. If not, well print and put in a book you have about Maltese lace. The day will come when you will be glad to have the information. There are lurkers on [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) who know a lot. Please share, to make the list of more value to all. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) - 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]
