Re: thin cord

[Kimberly Kotary <kkotary@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm working on a project right now with thread from Silk City Fibers.  It is
called Sleek. It comes in a range of colors.  There is no fiber content on
the label on the cone but it is shiny and slippery.  The weight is about the
same as the 5/2 perle cotton that I am plying it with for my project.

Silk City Fibers is in New Jersey.  They have a great website and the phone
number is 973-942-1100.

I have a masters degree in textile conservation from FIT.  I am currently
working free lance doing custom embroidery, crochet and knitting design.  If
you are looking for someone to construct your shade pulls, I would be happy
to work with you on the project.  Please feel free to e-mail me if there is
any way I can be of assistance.

Kimberly Kotary

> From: kim baird <kbaird@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: Textile Conservators <TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: thin cord
> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:51:20 -0600
>
> Rayon embroidery thread is still available. If not at your local store,
> try Nordic Needle
> http://www.nordicneedle.com/
>
> Kim Baird
> student
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Textile Conservators [mailto:TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Michele Pagan
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:25 PM
> To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: thin cord
>
>
> Perhaps what you are looking for is a rayon embroidery
> floss, which can sometimes still be found.  It would
> have been hand-crocheted and used as you describe.  I
> have occasionally found some inside vintage sewing
> baskets, found at antique shops.
>
> Good luck!
> Michele
>
> --- "Frisina, Ann" <Ann.Frisina@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I am seeking a thin rayon cord that will work as a
> > window shade pull.  We are currently try to
> > fabricate crocheted window pulls, 4' long,  for some
> > very large windows.  I have been unable to find
> > anything thin enough in the upholstery or dress
> > industry.  Does anyone have any suggestions?
> >
> > Ann Frisina
> > Textile Conservator
> > Minnesota Historical Society
> > 345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
> > St. Paul, MN. 55104
> >
> > 651 297-5490
> >
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