Cut a longish piece of thread (12); white is best as it doesn't leave
coloured marks on the pin hole as you pull it out!
Tie the ends in an overhand knot.
Hang the pair(s) on at the pin hole as needed and pass the loop end of your
magic thread into the centre of the pair(s) and out under one
Dear Lacemakers,
The magic thread technique Jacquie in Lincolnshire described is illustrated
on page 55 of Christine Springett's book: The Torchon Lace Book. I have a
friend who learned this technique from Christine and my friend uses magic
threads all the time, with beautiful results. She
Many thanks for all your help with the magic thread technique..
I will have another go at my piece of lace, ttrying the methods
described to put in the magic threads.
I will be going to the Harrogate lace fair in March, and Christine will
have a stall there, so I'll buy the book then.
Agnes
