Hi Susan Gimp/coarse thread in Honiton is more subtle than in Torchon so err towards the finer end; perhaps only four times the thickness of the main thread, so divide w/cm of main thread by 2 instead of 2.5.
So, 100/2 Egyptian gassed cotton = 56w/cm. 56/2 = 28 which is the same as DMC Cordonnet 70, so in terms of thickness you are spot on. But, Cordonnet is a very firmly twisted, double plied thread which keeps its definition within the lace. Is that what you want? or do you want something softer as was used in most traditional Honiton lace? A 35wt or 40 sewing cotton might be more appropriate. Valdani All-Purpose mercerised cotton = 2Z - 28 w/cm Presencia Finca 40 = 3Z - 29 w/cm Superior Threads King Tut 40/3 = 3Z - 28 w/cm Brenda On 9 Oct 2014, at 23:41, <[email protected]> <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello All! Brenda, thanks so much for the tutorial on gimp thread sizing. > How handy is that!?! May I ask if this same ratio applies to coarse threads > in Honiton or Mirecourt? I'm taking a Honiton class shortly & the primary > thread is Egyptian cotton 100/2. The teacher suggested DMC cordonnet 60 for > the coarse thread. I own both 60 & 70 & she said 70 would work too. In > looking at the threads, the 60 seems a bit beefy, while the 70 seems more > subtle. On the other hand, perhaps the greater contrast will make all the > difference once it's off the pillow! We wouldn't want wimpy Honiton!! <g> > What should I be looking for here? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, > Erie, PA USA > Brenda in Allhallows [email protected] www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - 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/
