I starch like Janice -- only 3-D items that needs to
be firm, such as corsage roses and ornaments, or a
lace crown.
Thread has body of it's own. Most of the time, it is
sufficient for the usage of the lace. Thread can be
chosen with the end use in mind. Linen is firmer
than cotton. Two ply
A couple of thoughts on this thread.
First, regarding removing pins, please may I buck the trend and make a plea
that when you are working Honiton, Milanese, Duchesse and other laces of this
type and scale, you don't take out alternate pins. My reasoning for this is as
it is quite possible
The question of starching came up at my last guild meeting with one member
asking what I recommended. I told her that I only starch things such as
ornaments that need to be stiff or sometimes if the thread is too soft to hold
it's shape I will use a spray size. Then, at my other lace guild a
