For what it's worth, I have tried architect's linen for both
needlelace and bobbin lace - to dismal results on *both* occasions,
because...for the needlelace, I washed the blue starch out first! duh!
The linen fabric is tough! For the bobbin lace, I used it with the
blue coating, had drawn the pric
As I posted the original query I can assure that it was only referring to
architects' linen and in the context solely of needle lace. I would not
dream of using it for bobbin lace, for which I would consider it to be
entirely inappropriate as it is not stiff enough for that purpose.
The origin
"I think the canaletto paper is more popular in Europe, but am very curious if
anyone is familiar with it for this purpose (to replace architect's linen."
Susan
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"I always connect architect's linen with needle lace, as it's reasonably soft
and
flexible..."Jacquie in Lincolnshire.
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The
Susan said "Unfortunately I think the canaletto paper is more popular in
Europe, but am very curious if anyone is familiar with it for this purpose.
Perhaps those who prefer architect's paper over paper/stock covered in
plastic have run across it or can provide insight."
Did I blink and miss som
Thank you for your kind response, Alice. That is pertinent information that is
very helpful. I did think ornament size would come up as the exception (as I
am
not sure that yardage or exceptionally involved projects are as popular as
quicker projects tend to be.)
Unfortunately I think the can
