> > The thread listed for the fineest pricking is 'Bandgarn13,5' in English 'Skein > 13,5'. I have Egyptian cotton nos. 180/2, 185/2, 190/2 200/2 and 240/2. Will > any of these do. I suspect that the size is critical for the ground to work as > it is not pinned. my book on mechelen Kant says:Distance between the needlepoint's on the border: 2,5 mm. 120 cotton Egyptian 2,2 mm 170 cotton Egyptian 2,0 echeveau 13,5.
I never came across this echeveau thread, but I would try the 240 cotton , I consider it will be just the size, maybe a little thinner than asked. I am looking forward to see your progress in the book, your lace is always so fine and beautiful. Alix from Luxembourg. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
