Hi everyone, I've been really enjoying everyone's conversations lately. Though I've started some replies, they've languished in the draft box due to my busy schedule, oops!
I have a question for all of you lovely lacemakers. I'm working on a very special and exciting project that I cannot wait to share, but for now it must remain a secret. This project will be worn and thus requires starching, but I have never had to starch a bobbin lace project before. Of course I have many books in my library that discuss it, but I'm not sure which is best. The piece is is being worked in three sections (moved twice), so my instinct is to starch before unpinning each time so that it doesn't warp. I'm using half stitch & torchon ground in 50/2 Egyptian cotton with a 2-ply Japanese silk gimp, so I'm nervous about it getting misshapen. What is the best way to starch on a pillow? I also fear that the pins could rust and mark the piece that is white... I'm not concerned about damaging the pillow however, as I have loads. Thanks in advance for your help! I look forward to your advice! Best, Elena - 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/
