Hi Susan 'Tatting thread' is DMC Special Dentelles 80 which is identical to Cordonnet 80 which is only a tiny smidgin finer than Cordonnet 70 - so in effect you did use tatting thread.
The gimp thread in traditional Bedfordshire lace is a softer but round thread, the difference in thickness to the main thread is less than in point ground or torchon, but to keep the roundness of the thread you need a three ply, or even a 4 ply. Tanne, which is only 2 ply would not have been a particularly good choice either. A regular cotton sewing machine thread such as Sylko 50/3 (slightly finer) or King Tut 40/3 (slightly thicker) would be good, or if you can find a cotton a broder as fine as size 45 or 50 even better. Brenda > > The pattern calls for Tanne 30--I don't own any--so I substituted Cordonnet Special 70. The lace is very textural with the cordonnet, not the smooth, crisp appearance that I was anticipating. Did I use the wrong thread? Will mangling help? Am I misinformed about how it should look when finished? I elected not to use tatting cotton because I wanted traditional white. 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/
