Metallics do present their own kinds of challenges, most annoying of which is throwing their hitches and running away! Several ways have been suggested to prevent this. One is to get a fat drinking straw the next time you're in a restaurant that has them. Cut sections of the straw roughly the size of the neck, and then slice the straw open from top to bottom. The straw can then be slipped over the neck and thread and hitch, and keep it under control.
Another trick some people like is using the miniature clippies which can be found in the section of a store that sells things for styling hair. The only drawback to the clippies is that they sometimes get snagged in other threads, but then the straws aren't perfect either, so you'll have to try and see which you prefer. But I can pretty much guess that you'll want some help with those metallics! Have fun! I enjoyed working a large s'Gravensmore shawl with metallic accents! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Apr 19, 2015, at 9:10 AM, <[email protected]> <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am about to take on an ambitious challenge and although I have used > spangles with sewings I have worked a sample with square bobbins without > spangles which was obviously easier and am going to see if I can handle the > larger continentals I bought some time ago but have never used as I want more > thread on the bobbins than I think the square ones will take. I have at > least another one sample to work and also decisions to make about whether I > need a toning colour as well or bite the bullet and try metallic thread. When > I tried years ago I didn't get on well but maybe there is a special trick I > need to know to keep the bobbins wound. > Sue T in Dorset 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/
