Hello All! With the Threads for Lace ed. 5 in hand, I went to JoAnns yesterday to search for thread. My most pressing issue is how to machine sew linen ribbon (Yes--13/16" woven linen ribbon made in France!) to vintage Irish linen toweling. The original plan was to use 40/3 YLI cotton but none could be found in Erie so Plan B was in play. After much discussion with a staff member (silk vs cotton), I came away with Coats Cotton Machine Quilting 30wt, described online as "extra long staple Egyptian Giza cotton" thread. Coats explains that it is "ideal for smaller projects like quilted crafts, wall hangings & pillows"...with "little or no stretch". Having made mistakes with Brenda's book before, I wanted to ask if this is a older thread with a different name or newer thread not yet listed? It is quite smooth & has a nice sheen, leading me to believe it may have lace potential even if the sewing machine project doesn't work out. Has anyone used this thread & have an opin! ion? BTW--If there are any suggestions for sewing linen on linen, please contact me off list. Many thanks. BTW2--I was pleasantly surprised at the selection of threads at JoAnns so I will return for Gutermanns silk after I take inventory! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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