Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Beth
Hi all Fingering is usually quoted as equivalent to 4-ply Beth In Cheshire, UK ,- it's 7:45 am here and too dark to see what today's weather is like -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Sue Babbs
On a separate chart Ravelry says light fingering = 3 ply Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Ravelry says that Schoeller Souvenir is now discontinued but was fingering weight, with Gauge 29.0 to 38.0 sts = 4 inches (10cm) and Needle size US 1½ - 2½ or 2.5 - 3mm. It doesn't give wraps per inch Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Elizabeth Ligeti. Sent:

[lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti.
I have just been going though some old Anna Magazines – what Wonderful magazines they were!! – and one garment I want to make – a tatted Vest! – needs:- “Medium Fine wool Schoeller “Souvenir” –(50g/195m/213yds.) Would this be, - a 3ply or 4 ply wool? I wonder if some of you

Re: [lace] Scissors for lace

2018-01-03 Thread Marianne Gallant
I have Kai shears for dress making and general cutting of fabric. They are a lot better than the Ginghers I bought many years ago which seem to regularly be needing sharpening, and for quite a while I misplaced the sharpening stone I had for them. The Kai's are micro serrated and never need

RE: [lace] Scissors for lace

2018-01-03 Thread Agnes Boddington
I use Gingher Thread Clippers, made in Germany - that is the important bit. They are light-weight, small, but very effective. They are sharp, and have very pointy ends, so you can cut close. Just checked on the internet, only to find that they are now made in China. Here goes my praise, though I

[lace] Scissors for lace

2018-01-03 Thread Susan
Thanks to all who posted or wrote privately—I appreciate the feedback. Apparently we are all in the same boat! In a sea of options, there are very few dependable candidates. And the finer the work, the more critical the need for accurate, ultra-fine blades. My search may be over now that I