Bobbin Lace Threads
I ordered the silk I want from Devere Yarns. The bobbin lace for this piece will be a four color lace, two of the “colors” being gold and silver metallic. I opted to use a metallic Lurex wrapped silk floss for the metallics rather than use sterling silver and 2% gold threads which are available on the market and not entirely out of my price range. So why not go for the good stuff? Real silver and gold threads will tarnish and since I plan to wear this item of costume and I imagine that at some point it will be crumpled up in the bottom of a tub at Gulf Wars and subjected to objectionable conditions, I thought it best not to use the real threads. These lurex wrapped silk threads are the threads that Devere says are ideal for lace making so I’m giving them a try in this project.
Lady Aislinge has graciously allowed me to borrow her roll pillow to try out for continuous yardage. I have a cookie pillow so all of my lace work has been about 6 inches long and done. This will be my first experience with doing yardage, which I am very excited about.
Very Pretty.. will expect picture posts so that we can see progress