Friday, January 23, 2015

Trial Thread

2 Inches in Diameter
Blumqvist and Persson design

Thanks to Liyarra, who sent me a sample of Fincacrochet Presencia thread. Wow - it is such a lovely tat, but REALLY fine. It is one of the nicest threads I have ever tried, however it is hard to find and there is not a lot of colour choice with this brand.

It is sleek, doesn’t twist, holds its shape and is beautifully consistent along its length. Not a hint of Lizbeth!

This poor motif looks a mess as I threw it in the garbage with some other refuse and then could not find it hours later! It is so small it got caught up with the stuff I was tossing into the bin. Now it is dirty and all twisted up and you can't see the lovely light blue shade it was before its sad journey.
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11 comments:

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeFriday, January 23, 2015 at 9:08:00 PM EST

    I love that motif! Gosh, now I feel like I should go look for my Presencia thread. I know it's some place really safe. :-)

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  2. God's KidFriday, January 23, 2015 at 10:37:00 PM EST

    Still a great motif!!! :)

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  3. Willow's Quiet CornerSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 1:10:00 AM EST

    Poor baby! But, she is still pretty darn cute! Can she have a bath and get all squeeky-clean again?

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  4. MaureenSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 1:18:00 AM EST

    It comes in about half a dozen more-or-less pastel colours; I tatted last year's wedding hanky in the 60 and it was lovely. Only the size 30 comes in colours.

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  5. BerniceSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:26:00 AM EST

    Lucky you for finding a thread that works for you. I read somewhere that Irene Woo would always do a trial tat and make notes of the thread, do you do that with your trial tat's?

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    1. FoxSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:27:00 AM EST

      Hi Bernice! Yes, I have read that somewhere. I don't do it because I hate saving notes! I started a thread booklet a few times, but I'm not good at saving things. It is unfortunate, as I have tried SO many types of thread. Seems this leopard can't change her spots. : (

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  6. Margarets designer cardsSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 4:07:00 AM EST

    It might have had a hard journey in your bin, but it's a pretty little motif,
    Love to Mr G
    Margaret

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  7. muskaanSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 5:27:00 AM EST

    The motif is beautiful !
    So glad it was rescued in time .
    Needs only to go from bin to rinse...

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  8. LiyarraSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 6:10:00 AM EST

    Crochet Australia sell this in size 30 and 50 in colors (limited) and 60, 80 and 100 in white and ecru. I adore this thread!!!

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  9. FoxSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:23:00 AM EST

    Thanks, Tatters. Unfortunately, the grime didn't wash out and the thing got really pulled about. But it is clean enough and straight enough to give away as a sample at least. I've got to pay more attention! I have even thrown paycheques away! My Gram was the same. Seems to be an inherited gene! So, I ALWAYS look in the garbage first!

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