Oh, Sally! Won't you tell all of us? I'm sure there must be others who work in linen... Sr. Claire
On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Sally Schoenberg <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Alex, > > I suggest you mangle your tablecloth. If this were 100 years ago, all > linen tablecloths, woven or lace, would be mangled as a matter of course. > Linen threads are supposed to be mangled - that's what gives linen its > gloss, supple hand, and smooth fine threads. Most weavers are aware of the > need for finishing their handwoven linens by mangling, but lacemakers seem > to have forgotten how to finish linen items. My handweaving books have > complete directions for mangling, but lacebooks don't mention it! Please let > me know if you would like to know how to mangle. > > Please note: I'm not talking about laundry wringers! > > Sally > New Mexico > > ---------------------------------------- > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [lace] Dona B. > > Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:39:36 +0000 > > > > I have found that my tablecloth made in 50 Bockens linen feels > beautifully > > soft since it was washed, however the threads now look thicker. It mat be > wise > > to make a sample and wash it before committing yourself to a large item. > > > > Alex > > > > - > > 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] > - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
