Thank you for the lovely information, Jean. I think this sharing is helpful, as one always picks up a thing or two, and a variant perspective. <s> (Including most of it, as it bears repeating.)
Butter paper in the US, is a better grade of wax(ed) paper, being nicer paper with less wax (than what we call wax(ed) paper. Curious if it is the same in the UK? Best, Susan Reishus "I don't think needlelace queries have come up all that often (tatting even less...I still have a small amount of linen, but frequently use a dark green matt sticky backed plastic for needlelace...needs to be easily pierced by a needle for couching, but then resist the needle point when working... a century...ago a sheet of brown paper (...parcels...smooth and shiny (sides)...Carrickmacross using butter paper...make the stitches using the blunt (eye) end of the needle...use glazed manilla pricking card...Honiton (needs)...more substance...slightly thicker ...withstand...the needlepin during sewings...prickings...1911...really thick cardstock...would (take)...hand drill to make the holes!...I now just use card and a waterproof pen...cheaper (than) film to cover (also)...saves...adhesive on the pins and the patterns survive constant use!" -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
