Re: [lace] Linen thread

2016-10-18 Thread Brenda Paternoster
> I seem to remember many years ago reading that the cultivars of flax that made the finest threads were deliberately destroyed during the French Revolution, along with any saved seeds. However, all may not be lost! Flax is a diploid plant with perfect flowers, an inbreeding system, and an annual

Re: [lace] Linen Thread

2016-10-18 Thread Brenda Paternoster
>> The size of >> the linen is size 50, 60, and 70. The brand is Campbell' s made in Ireland. >> What type of lace would you recommend for this linen I also acquired a few >> skeins of linen years ago 6 skeins size 60 thread W. J. Knox LTP LC on the >> label and 3 size 20 with the same maker.