[lace] random lace thoughts

2004-10-09 Thread Janice Blair
Hi Bev, I have seen the name Valdani a few times now on Arachne but I don't think I have come across it in our local shops. Is it only available at quilting shops or do you have to get it off the web? Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA - To

[lace] random lace thoughts

2004-10-08 Thread Bev Walker
Hi everyone It seems quiet on the list, so here goes with some randomness about lace. I'm trying a thread, Sulky 12 wt., and it is 'ok' but not great - it is about the same as pearl 12. The latter I can't find easily in stores near me, the former I can, plus it comes in interesting solid shades.

Re: [lace] random lace thoughts

2004-10-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
: [lace] random lace thoughts My favourite 'new' thread is still Valdani, the hand-dyed variegated selections especially (and the size meant for machine quilting - 40/3 I think it is sized at). The Valdani is smooth and strong. The downside is, I have to get that by mail order, too, and have to be sure