Hello All! The last time I mentioned this subject, several of you agreed that it was a clever idea & something you wanted to try. Have you? If so, were you successful or did problems sprout like weeds after a rain storm? Let's just say there's been some gnashing of teeth over the past few days as I've tried to finish enough length to make a decent necklace. I'm going to blame it on operator error but would sure like to know how/why/where I went astray. Is the designer a member of Arachne & would he/she give some additional guidance? I was really into the concept, loved the threads & it looked great until I took it off the pillow to find a gaping chasm for almost the entire length. Clearly I didn't tension properly?? Or use enough bobbins??. To save the project, I wove in additional threads with a tapestry needle but the effect is less than stellar. The recommended threads were not available so I used substitutes selected from Brenda's book, 15 passive pairs plus O! liver Twist variegated cotton for the weaver. Working in sets of 5, I tensioned after each set, then retensioned when setting the pin & pulling the right pair to the left. Pins were pushed in after 2 pins were worked. Since I don't have a block pillow, I moved the lace/cord & ended up with a nodule at that point. So--if anyone can help, your advice is welcome! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, bummed out in Erie, PA USA
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