I think that the notion of working gently and carefully applies to how
you're tensioning the silk so it doesn't pull away from the outside
edges in a trail. Silk doesn't need brute force!
Clay
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---- Sue <[email protected]> wrote:
It might be time to dive into a trial of silk with the garter and work gently and carefully.----
I'm curious about this comment (work gently and carefully). Silk is a lot stronger
than the same thickness of cotton. I use silk often--Gutermann 100/3 (matte, like
cotton, but rich colors); YLI & Tire, #50 and #100 (lovely sheen and rich
colors); silk buttonhole twist for gimps. It works easily because it's smooth (so
it tensions easily) and strong.
IMO, it's well worth the expense. When you think about how much lace you can
get from a spool, and how many hours of enjoyment you get making that much
lace, thread is *not* expensive. Even if it's silk!
Robin P.
Los Angeles, California, USA
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