When I looked at the picture my first reaction was that is was a kind of
needle holder for an embroiderer using several colours. By having needles
threaded in the required colours it was quick and easy to switch.
Modern holders are flat and, I think, magnetic. I've only seen them in
Here we go again,
I have been trying to upload a photo of my completed lace this morning and
failing miserably. Well almost true, I can upload it to Flickr but not into
the Arachne sets, even though I went from within my Arachne set which is why I
am frustrated and have given up for now. I had
I just got very sneeky The young bride to be was telling me how close her
wedding was so I was able to ask a few questions and so I know know she has an
ivory dress, so now my question is, What threads come in the best ivory.
Preference is silk or maybe cotton. I like Gutterman silk, so do any
sure it is possible for someone to hand sew the garment
itself with linen
thread...
There is a miscommunication. I believe you asked about using
linen thread to sew the garment (in whatever way), and there was no indication
on my part to hand sew the garment with linen thread (nor did it cross
In a past discussion, it was mentioned that cotton and linen are plant products
while silk is an animal product. The cotton thread would be more compatible
with the linen fabric than silk thread, on a long term basic. For a one-use
item, it wouldn't matter much, but a christening gown is apt
