I'm not aware of *any* linen thread currently available that is fine enough for 
point ground.

Fresia linen (Belgian) size 100/2 is about the finest linen generally available 
but at 32/wraps/cm it compares in thickness to ordinary sewing machine Sylko 50

If you want to make fine lace you will have to either use cotton or silk, or 
hope to find some old linen somewhere.

Brenda

On 15 Aug 2011, at 23:18, Lora wrote:

> Would anyone happen to know of a supplier of irish linen thread suitable for 
> Point ground and other fine bobbin laces
> 
> Or a thread available in the uk with similar properties , softness, fineness, 
> smoothness ect?
> 
> I have in the past tried a bokens linen but found it too rough and unevenly 
> spun to work with

Brenda in Allhallows
www.brendapaternoster.co.uk

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