tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post3935205177994957512..comments2024-03-29T11:38:51.363+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-83238064864928018002019-01-10T15:14:05.889+00:002019-01-10T15:14:05.889+00:00I have had some success restoring yellowed linens ...I have had some success restoring yellowed linens with a product called “Restoration”, available from Lacis, a specialty specialty shop/lace museum in Berkeley, CA. (http://lacis.com/catalog/). “Restoration Cleaning Agent <br />A powered gentle, long soak cleaning agent, specifically formulated for antique linens and lace. Environmentally safe, suitable for all fabrics and a remarkable stain remover, specifically the acid stains caused by long storage in an acid environment.”<br /><br />It is rather pricey, but may prove worth the effort for such a treasured family heirloom. <br />Pascoag Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491411128486706154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-29342180268587123402019-01-09T14:48:12.472+00:002019-01-09T14:48:12.472+00:00Are you huddling for warmth, or just because the k...Are you huddling for warmth, or just because the kitchen is a comforting environment with tea readily available? In either case, I recommend the adoption of a "house hat" - even a little lacy thing that wouldn't stop the slightest breeze helps keep me warmer indoors.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-4706974124808561802019-01-08T23:33:26.667+00:002019-01-08T23:33:26.667+00:00I've knit Rock Island and it is a fascinating ...I've knit Rock Island and it is a fascinating and rather a fast knit, even for slowpoke me. There is lace work on both sides - none of that purl-or-knit-back-every-other-row stuff for Jared, and I found that I had to pay attention while knitting the edging.Anita Figuerashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240334818475032860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-43456326688420945202019-01-08T23:29:14.180+00:002019-01-08T23:29:14.180+00:00It is called Orvus Paste, and is sold online, in q...It is called Orvus Paste, and is sold online, in quilt shops, and farm stores around here. It might be worth a try. I imagine you have a bit of the yarn around. It can't be used on silk.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-55087749376776290252019-01-08T23:09:37.207+00:002019-01-08T23:09:37.207+00:00Liz's book is useful for beginner designers bu...Liz's book is useful for beginner designers but there is also Melissa Leapman's "Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps and Stoles" (2018)Storey, MA catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189081688973141295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-8059508481360751642019-01-08T22:08:23.514+00:002019-01-08T22:08:23.514+00:00Why not have a look around Ravelry? There are man...Why not have a look around Ravelry? There are many exquisite shawls there and an astonishing number of the patterns are free!<br /><br />As for the yellowing wool, I recommend contacting the firm who made the yarn. Google brings up various suggestions, most involving white vinegar and / or hydrogen peroxide solutions. They all recommend testing on a scrap of fabric or yarn before using it on the main garment. The problem is that you don't know what processes have been used on the yarn and you definitely do not want an adverse reaction. This article is informative <br />http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2011/03/bleaching-process-of-wool_6885.html<br /><br />One of the rare things I recall from my tussles with 'O' level Latin is Candidatus = clad in a pipe-clayed toga. Those seeking election wanted a bright white toga, not the ordinary one bleached by suspending the damp fabric over burning sulfur. (This practice has many perils!) Neither process is appropriate for the shawl.<br />The only helpful thing I can think of is to consult the manufacturer.<br />Helen (anon)<br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-45581232166056627612019-01-08T21:31:33.440+00:002019-01-08T21:31:33.440+00:00Rock Island is very pretty. I saw this person jus...Rock Island is very pretty. I saw this person just repeated the lace pattern to increase the lace-to-plain ratio. Maybe a simple option with great result? <br /><br />https://www.ravelry.com/projects/raparker99/rock-island-2<br /><br />Beverly in NJ<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com