Re: [lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute
Thank you everyone for your very helpful answers to my question. Mostly answers were in favour of sticky-backed plastic, with just one using a pliable plastic from one of the USA craft stores. Thank you so much for such quick responses. I have endless rolls of sticky-backed plastic so can teach a lot of groups before using it up. Sue - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute
HI everyone I was taught to make needle lace using architects' linen on which to draw the pattern. I understand that this is now in scarce supple. I have enough for my own personal needs at present, but there is the chance that I will be asked to teach a class on beginning needle lace at a fibre arts guild. I don't have enough architects' linen to spare for pupils. So I was wondering what you all use, and if there is a good substitute? Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute
Hi Sue, I use clear plastic that I buy in the upholstery section at JoAnne Fabrics. I trace the pattern onto the plastic with a permanent marker and then tack the piece of plastic onto double folded fabric. I use a reverse of the pattern to trace from so that when the marker side it placed onto the fabric, the pattern is the correct way round. There are several thicknesses to choose from. I use one that is very pliable but thick enough not to allow the needle to accidentally pierce it. I think the plastic is about 54 inches wide so a little goes a long way. My first needlelace class used this method but with folded felt underneath it. It worked okay but bits of the felt fuzz would catch on the thread and get into the work. Janice HI everyone I was taught to make needle lace using architects' linen on which to draw the pattern. I understand that this is now in scarce supple. I have enough for my own personal needs at present, but there is the chance that I will be asked to teach a class on beginning needle lace at a fibre arts guild. I don't have enough architects' linen to spare for pupils. So I was wondering what you all use, and if there is a good substitute? Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute
I have used paper covered with the plastic film you put over prickings. Sew the whole things to your fabric pad. I like my patern to be light and bendable so I can roll it up in my hand. Lauren On 04/01/2011 3:54 PM, Janice Blair wrote: Hi Sue, I use clear plastic that I buy in the upholstery section at JoAnne Fabrics. I trace the pattern onto the plastic with a permanent marker and then tack the piece of plastic onto double folded fabric. I use a reverse of the pattern to trace from so that when the marker side it placed onto the fabric, the pattern is the correct way round. There are several thicknesses to choose from. I use one that is very pliable but thick enough not to allow the needle to accidentally pierce it. I think the plastic is about 54 inches wide so a little goes a long way. My first needlelace class used this method but with folded felt underneath it. It worked okay but bits of the felt fuzz would catch on the thread and get into the work. Janice HI everyone I was taught to make needle lace using architects' linen on which to draw the pattern. I understand that this is now in scarce supple. I have enough for my own personal needs at present, but there is the chance that I will be asked to teach a class on beginning needle lace at a fibre arts guild. I don't have enough architects' linen to spare for pupils. So I was wondering what you all use, and if there is a good substitute? Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3358 - Release Date: 01/03/11 23:34:00 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute
I took a needlelace class a couple years ago. As I remember it, we made a stack of two layers of cotton fabric, topped with a cloth that had the pattern traced on it, and that was topped with a piece of thin soft clear plastic. The heavy outline threads could be easily basted through the sandwich with a pointed needle yet the plastic top layer made a smooth barrier for the non-pointed needle to slide across. Thus, your architects' linen was replaced with ordinary cotton fabric and plastic. Thinking back, it's possible we had only one layer of fabric under the pattern. It think it depends on the sturdiness of the fabric. Pattern and one more would be minimum, but extra layers would make the working pad a bit firmer. Most of the people in my class just held the 'sandwich' in their hands but I did use a small firm pillow part of the time. The teacher said a pillow was optional. Alice in Oregon .. facing one more night below freezing before weather warms up - Original Message - HI everyone I was taught to make needle lace using architects' linen on which to draw the pattern. I understand that this is now in scarce supple. I have enough for my own personal needs at present, but there is the chance that I will be asked to teach a class on beginning needle lace at a fibre arts guild. I don't have enough architects' linen to spare for pupils. So I was wondering what you all use, and if there is a good substitute? Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
