I keep learning the bare minimum of tatting and then getting frustrated and giving up... This time I'm gonna stick with it! Please forgive all the horrendous mistakes lol.
Are Lisbeth and DMC the only people left making cordonnet? I'd really like to try more appropriate thread but it seems to barely exist!
Looks very pretty. What do you plan to use it for?
Materials wise, I tend to just use my embroidery thread for small projects, such as rip-proof closure on tunics and the occasional decorative hatband and handkerchief corner. If you want that awful mercerised shiny cotton, other than garage sales, I most often see that in Daiso and such Japanese-style shops, perhaps try some asian grocers or similar in your area? Or you could try spinning some thread, silk hanks are available these days in many pretty colours.
Thanks! I didn't really have a particular use in mind, it's kinda just for practice since I'm a beginner.
Are there any options outside cordonnet that are sturdy and not all floppy like this crochet thread? I thought it might be kinda fun to try Ito Gima.