I'm not keen on the Brok threads so much prefer the Tanne 80 option.
I shall be using it for a floral Beds motif - adapted by Anita Wilkinson
from one of the old units prickings - so adding an extra pair here or there
shouldn't be a problem.
Thank you to the people who offered suggestions.
Diana
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Subject: Re: [lace] Finca threads
Depends how close you need to be. Brenda has just said Brok, but Fince 80
and 100 are both sold as equivalent to Tanne 80. This latter thread sits
between the two Fincas, slightly nearer to 100 I think. I have used both as
alternatives to the Tanne 80 and prefer the 100, but only because with
Milanese I prefer the option of putting an extra pair or two in if needed,
to trying to do a braid with less pairs than I really need.
So, if whatever you are making could cope with a slightly finer thread,
then the Tanne is an option. Much closer (only 1 wpc different) is the DMC
machine broder (or the older retors or brilliante d'alsace). I don't think
that amount of difference would affect the appearance of the lace at all.
Jacquie in Stamford
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