From: catherine To: lace-c...@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 7:15 AM Subject: pattern prickings
<I am thinking I have heard that Architect's paper makes good lace pricking paper/parchment........ > Yes , you are correct Sue. Architect's linen is used for needlelace and is placed over the pattern and 2 or 3 layers of calico before couching down the outline of the pattern through all layers. This is to prevent one's needle catching on the fabric, also giving a stable foundation on which to work. Someone also mentioned Ruskin work using leather cloth before removing threads and this is used for exactly the same reason. I have been given to understand that computers have now replaced the need for Architect's linen but anyone you know who makes needlelace would be most grateful to receive some. Catherine Barley Henley-on-Thames UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
