Sue, Thanks for asking that question and Jane, thanks for answering it. I currently am using a brand new spool of Bokens Linen size 80 on a Bruges Flower piece and it keeps breaking on me. GRRRR....Granted I tend to tug hard so have to back off my tension. But it will break not just at a pin, but even in the passives of the CS. I think I will try the damp cloth trick when I have the pillow at rest. That is a good tip!!! Our house is very dry and we try to have humidifiers and bowls of water at the registers. Still is too dry. That might explain my breaking thread.
Question.......damp cloth goes on top of the pillow after the lace and bobbins are completely covered with their cloths or damp cloth on the project BEFORE I lay the cover cloths?? -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats >> Most likely, at this time of year, we have the heating on and it is >> drying the thread out - cotton and linen are stronger wet than dry. >> Try leaving a damp tea-towel over your pillow at night. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
