Stash find........

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Today I found the most beautiful thread I bought from Brenda (Bre-Aly Threads on Etsy) a couple of years ago....problem is I cannot remember what I bought it for LOL.


It must have been something special because it is size 10 and I never tat with 10....


Any suggestions? Have three 175 yard balls and it is a gorgeous soft blue/purple combination. Pic coming soon!

Comments

  1. MichelleAugust 9, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    A purse or delicate bag?

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    sounds great I have a pattern for something that would take that size thread, but haven't perfected it yet so it got to wait :) unless you let me buy one off of you?

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    1. LiyarraAugust 9, 2013 at 10:21 PM

      I would but I just KNOW there was something I bought it for!!!
      Sister has cancer and just lost her hair from chemo - thinking I might use it for a nice tatted hat if I can find a nice pattern.

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  3. MaureenAugust 9, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Jan Stawasz tats with 10 - plenty of choice there.

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeAugust 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Brenda's threads are beautiful! I love making Mary Konior's Spinning Wheel glass mat with hand-dyed threads... Any design that flows from the center to the outside edge rather than round and round seems to work well.

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  5. MaureenAugust 10, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Or something from Tatting from Burda? - size 10 doilies in there too.

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