I, too like Aurifil. Introduced at a point ground class by Ulrike Voelker.
Mako 50 is comparable to Egyptian cotton 60, but with a much more linen like
feel. Also has a nice, subdued but definite luster. I'm making an American
flag with it, miles of cloth stitich it seems, but the luster is very
pleasant. The luster doesn't show on 'regular' lace, as in Bucks point.
But the slightly stiffer feel can be very useful, since I'm not sure they
make linen in that size. It's also a nice, strong thread. Made in Italy, I
believe. And lots of colors. Doesn't really come finder than 50.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where the first tropical storm has
passed, with only 2 inches of rain, and then lovely weather, great for
weeding and lacemaking on the deck.
Lorelei wrote:
I like Aurifil and Sulky quilting threads. Size 50 is comparable to DMC #50
Broder Machine. They both have lots and lots of beautiful colors. Size 30
is
comparable to DMC #30 Broder Machine.
http://www.redrockthreads.com/aurifil-thread/
http://www.ericas.com/threads/sulky_cottonsolids.htm
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