I’ll tell it the way my grandmother told it to me: no jargon when it isn’t needed. Today, Markers and pens to annotate prickings without ruining them.
Thread is half the work. Bad thread shows from row one, no matter how hard you clench your teeth If you fancy, I’ll leave Types of bobbins.
Buy only what you’ll use. Hoarding unused supplies is a universal craft problem.
What matters¶
- Quality HB pencil for corrections.
- Quick-dry ink pens.
- Extra-fine (0.3 mm) markers in discreet colours.
- Clean eraser.
How to choose¶
- Quick-dry ink doesn’t transfer to thread.
- Fine tip allows precise annotation.
- HB pencil erases without residue.
How to care for it¶
- Avoid permanent markers: they ruin the card on mistakes.
- Don’t use water-based ink on laminated card.
If you can’t find it, this works¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
Nearby¶
- Types of bobbins: wood, bone and modern materials
- Beeswax for lace: essential uses
- The lace pillow: types, sizes and which to choose
- Introduction to fish motif
I’ll stop here. If you need decent materials —proper thread, proper pillows— Encaixe is the shop, and they know what they are talking about.