Hello Michele
For that type of join I don't rely on knots alone - I always darn the
ends in.
Make the sewings/knots whilst the lace is still on the pillow as you
are less likely to pull the lace out of shap whilst it's still pinned
down, then cut the bobbins off leaving the ends of thread long enough
to use with a sewing needle. One at a time thread them into the needle
and darn/weave them in following the paths of threads in the lace and
after a few 'stitches' cut off close. Try to take one from each pair
forwards into the beginning of the lace and the others backwards into
the end of the lace.
It also pays to think about this when you are starting a project so as
to start close to an area of cloth stitch or near gimps as they are the
least conspicuous places for the doubled up threads.
Brenda
On 28 Oct 2008, at 04:11, Michele Griffin wrote:
Greetings Fellow Spiders,
I have been out of circulation for quite a while due to a strong
attack of life. I'm am back though and finally getting the dust off
of my pillows *blush*.
I have done quite a few bookmarks and now I am getting back into the
groove of mats and ornaments.
That brings me to my question... I am probably being a chicken, but I
don't trust my knots. What is the best way to tie off the
sewings/connections when completing a circled piece? I do a sturdy
square knot, but is there a better more confidence inspiring way?
thanks for any and all advice here :)
Mikki
Fairbanks Alaska
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