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Silks can be stored the same way as DMC Threads, so use whatever method you find is easiest for you. Some of mine are in the little baggies, some are in plastic containers, and most are on bobbins. ****** Silks are far stronger than cottons, so pretty much anything works. *However*, don't have them sitting out in full sunlight, they'll fade... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/978 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:23:31 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/977/t/Silk-Tutorial-Washing-of-Silks.html
Meldawna
I am so blown away by the Chatelaine MVI materials! I have never seen anything like the gorgeous... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/977 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:21:57 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/976/t/Silk-Tutorial-Silk-Thread-Links.html
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Caron... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/976 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:21:21 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/975/t/Silk-Tutorial-Kreinik-Silks.html
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I bought one of the Kreinik silk gift sets with a JoAnn's 40% off cupon, and can't find descriptions of the kinds on their site. The set includes silk Mori, Soie d'Alger, Soie Perlee and Serica, as well as Soie Gobelin, Ping Ling, Soie... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/975 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:20:19 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/974/t/Silk-Tutorial-Care-of-Silks.html
Q: Do you wash/rinse/soak silks before use?

A:Rinse. Because I'm water-conscious, I fill a small bowl with cold water, toss the floss in, and let it soak at least 20-30... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/974 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:19:21 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/973/t/Silk-Tutorial-Difference-between-French-and-Chinese-Silk-.html
China is the world's leading producer of silk. Japan also produces a smaller amount, and France, Italy and the UK also produce silks but in very small quantities.

The majority of silk floss is China silk that is sent in its raw form to other countries where its finished and dyed.

Whether it's from China or Timbuktoo makes no difference, there... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/973 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:18:44 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/972/t/Silk-Tutorial-Trebizond-Silks-Soie-de-Paris-.html Is there a website for Trebizond Silks? I've never heard of this brand of silk and I'd love to learn more about them.

Also, what is the difference between Au Ver A Soie and Soie D'Alger? And has anyone every use Soie De Paris? I'm just kind of curious. Is there a website for these silks? The descriptions of these silks at Rising River makes them sound kind of nice. feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/972 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:18:02 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/971/t/Silk-Tutorial-Difference-between-Thai-Silk-and-Dupioni-Silk.html
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Douppioni ("double" silk is a tight plain-weave with fine warp yarns & heavier... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/971 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:17:25 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/970/t/Silk-Tutorial-Explaination-of-formats.html feeds@yuku.com (Thutmosis) http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/970 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:16:28 GMT http://chatelainedesigns.yuku.com/topic/969/t/Silk-Tutorial-Here-s-the-written-permission-from-the-author.html

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No problem Dana, feel free to use and ta for asking, very kind of you!

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Written by Hardangderwoo on 1/26/03

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