To clarify things further, I only like the 40/2 and 60/2 Moravia threads.
Others are more similar to various other metallics (eg DMC) which dont handle
as nicely
Sue
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Thank you Sue & Bev! Clearly I goofed up Google by typing in the whole thing
rather than separating Atelier MB from medalfaden so I only found Atelier MB
architects. Who knew! Oh my, lots of cool stuff. I don't know Mayra P but
will look her up in the Handbook when I get home. The spool loo
Thank you Sue for that info.
It looks as though the NeL 80/2 is what Moravia sold as fine glitter and the
40/2 and 60/2 are what Moravia sold as metallic. AFAIK Moravia never sold a
100/2 metallic.
Brenda
> On 8 Jun 2016, at 21:57, Sue Babbs wrote:
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> The gold and silver threads listed at
The gold and silver threads listed at the top of Atelier MB's page make
wonderful bobbin lace. They used to be sold as "Moravia threads". They
keep their color, and don't shed. I used to get them from Mayra Petretti,
if you have her contact info, Susan
They are my favourite metallics to use
Hello Susan and everyone
"Atelier MB Medalfaden 40/2 " is metallic thread (medalfaden) available
from www.ateliermb.ch
Go through their links in language of choice to see photo of thread and
order details. AtelierMB has a pdf catalogue for 2016 to download of their
bobbin lace supplies (worth a l
Thank you Brenda--I appreciate the DMC clarifications & will mark your book
accordingly! From your description, it sounds like the Presencia is similar to
some Kreinik spooled threads--fine cord??--& some threads that are available in
hanks from the Japanese Embroidery Center in Atlanta. I wil
Hi Vickie and other Arachneans,
Great question about the Tribute to Ardoye War Lace:
* I have a construction question about the second piece on the first page
ofthe war laces section. It's a table runner titled "Tribute to Ardoye".
The embroidered emblems surrounded by lace ground on th
Hi Susan
Stephen Simpson and Atelier MB Medalfaden 40/2 are unknown to me, nor have I
seen the Benton & Johnson threads.
Coats/Mez/Anchor are all the same company so yes Coats Ophir and Mez Ophir are
the same. (I think itâs just that they are marketed as different brands in
USA and Europe, and
