Tanne/cotona is designed as a machine embroidery thread and like all machine threads it has a Z twist to suit the way sewing machines work. If it causes problems with the way you personally work BL the solution is to try and find S twisted thread; most linens, cotton perle, cotton a broder etc. Winding your bobbins in the opposite direction, and thus lengthening them in the opposite direction as you work might help or you might find it even worse than constantly retwisting the thread!
Cordonnet Special is OK for BL if you want a a hard, crisp finish; ie table mats etc. Itâs not good if you want the lace to drape softly, or for anything that might be in contact with your skin! Brenda > Madeira Cotona 30âI own too many spoolsânone whiteâbut it seems to un-ply itself while working. It made my lace (a different pattern) look scraggly & itâs too fiddly to keep spinning all the bobbins because it comes un-plied every other stitch. The only solution that came to mind is to wind anti-clockwise. Are there any other suggestions to tame Cotona? While I hate to give up on pretty thread, thereâs no ! > reason to be miserable! And of course my big questionâwhat to do with so many balls of Cordonnet Special, in multiple sizes? Egad, I donât tat & I rarely crochet! Is cordonnet suitable for any bobbin lace? 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/
