Thanks Brenda--it would have been easier if I had started with your pattern because you specified the thread! Unfortunately, I only have time for a small project & this seemed like one I could ferret out. What I do like--& I had not thought of it--is altering the ground. Let's say Torchon ground for tight spots & Dieppe or Brussels for more open areas. Hmmm, this really adds a new wrinkle & it's not a twipper! Thanks for adjusting my thinking cap. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA
Sent from my iPad > On Aug 14, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Brenda Paternoster <paternos...@appleshack.com> > wrote: > > > > The logarithmic lace which I did a while ago was a combination of theory and > winging it when it came to choosing the thread. Theory wise go for the > mid-range, but err towards thicker rather than finer; go for the thickest > that can be squeezed into the closest parts without it wrinkling or > ‘twippering’. > Also consider that loosely spun threads such as machine embroidery, perle and > a lot of spun silk will squash down better than tightly spun thread, and they > will also relax and spread out in the places where the pins are furthest > apart. Those threads though will make a soft lace. Depending on the > pattern, you might be able to introduce extra twists or a heavier ground in > the most open areas. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
