I looked up Laura Friesel, and found her website: Laura Friesel,
http://laurafriesel.com/
Wonderful work, thanks for letting us know of her Tina.
Noelene
noel...@lafferty.com.au
I recently had the opportunity to take a Contemporary Lace workshop with
Laura Friesel. B Many of you may have
I think, if I remember correctly from the talk Brenda referred to, that the
main purpose for the thread being produced is for use in clothing manufacture,
so the colours available at any time are mostly dictated by the fashion
industry. Our use, and that of quilters and machine embroiderers, is
Jane wrote:
I think, if I remember correctly from the talk Brenda referred to, that
the main purpose for the thread being produced is for use in clothing
manufacture, so the colours available at any time are mostly dictated by the
fashion industry. Our use, and that of quilters and machine
Tanne and Cotona have always been the same, just wound onto different size
spools.
I thought that all of the size 50 had been discontinued, but if they are still
producing it in the smaller Cotona tells thatâs great.
The size 30 comes as Tanne, Cotona and is also used for the Madeira stranded
Plus, sometimes a chemical used in a particular colour formula is removed from
the list of chemicals allowed to be used for dyeing (usually because it is
discovered to be carcinogenic). Change the formula, and you get a slightly
different colour.
There was a big change-over many years ago
We are told a good idea is to test for colour fastness due to environmental
restrictions on previously used dyes. As embroiderers, and lacemakers we should
always be aware of the possibility of colours running. Another thread topic!
What is a tried and true method of testing threads?
Sent from
Weavers have told me to make a butterfly (finger hank) of the thread in
question, wet it and place it on a white paper towel. Or fold it in the towel
and add pressure. If the dye is going to run, itll color the paper.
Cynthia
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