Thursday, 24 October 2013

Following the Thread…

So satisfying to turn this hopeless tangle…

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…into this lovely rainbow of usable lengths of embroidery silk.

IMG_0949 There were just a few paper bands round some skeins. I know the Anchor brand – but Don Maid is new to me. I think they were a haberdashery firm in the 1950s also producing knitting patterns - does anyone have any more information about this company?

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Thank you for all the kind comments. We are taking it easy and resting lots – and very pleased to have Liz and Jon staying with us for the weekend.

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  1. Fat Dormouse24 October 2013 at 10:13

    That is some impressive sorting!! The kind of thing that I would find impossible - due to (a) my lack of patience (b) my surfeit of cats who enjoy chasing threads. TBH knitting is a big enough challenge with the cats!!

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  2. Carol25 October 2013 at 07:12

    An array of lovely colours. I got a large bundle of embroidery thread from a car boot a couple of years back. A job for L during half term, I think.
    Carolx

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  3. Lyssa Medana25 October 2013 at 12:40

    That first bundle is almost irresistible. I use mini zip lock bags sometimes, when I can get them. WS xxx

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