Sorry...I missed the repair Maltese lace bit! I have in hand an 80 (or thereabouts) year old silk centrepiece which I have tried to fix. To do the bit I did I bought some YLI twisted silk and used that because it was the closest match. (This centrepiece was a present to my maternal grandmother, who died young so I never knew her, on her engagement to my grandfather).
Before doing any more to it I would like to seek a more professional opinion, especially as it also needs cleaning. I do know whom I can ask, but will have to wait until I meet her again. Karen -----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]
