tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post3379993921387233740..comments2024-02-27T08:27:01.957-06:00Comments on Creations By Michie` Blog: Preparing Your Floss for SmockingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-35628978860585874272014-03-19T13:47:50.479-05:002014-03-19T13:47:50.479-05:00You might want to check out DMC's "Coton ...You might want to check out DMC's "Coton a Broder" which Lacis carries -- it used to come in several weights (12, 16, 25) but I believe Lacis now only stocks 25 weight. Nonetheless, this is a superb thread for smocking, smooth and strong, in a limited but very nice range of DMC colors.<br /><br />-- Rachel Holmen, Berkeley, CA, USARachel E. Holmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076023089124635478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-6406703950276419902011-08-30T03:40:55.101-05:002011-08-30T03:40:55.101-05:00Michie
I am so curious to know why are you using 4...Michie<br />I am so curious to know why are you using 4 strands to smock? I was taught to use only ONE strand. I have always used one strand, doesn't the smocking look 'bulky' when you use 4 strands?<br />I have discovered your blog and now I am sitting on it for the past SIX days. Just cannot get enough of your beautiful work and patterns.<br />Regards<br />ZannaZanna van der Merwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480473831248423121noreply@blogger.com