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What is the best type of thread to use for lacing the back of a finished piece? I usually use masking tape but want these ones to be more permanent and better looking!

I have only normal thread and thick plaiting thread which is like waxed cotton without the wax...(used for plaiting horses manes)

Cheers

Niki x

well i have used anchor perle cotton number 8 - dmc perle cotton roughly anything that is same thickness as dmc stranded cotton (not split)
its easier to pull and doesnt snap when pulling
hope that helps

My nan gave me a spool/reel of what I believe is crochet cotton (quite thick, white) for lacing. I'll try and get a pic of it soon for you but anything along those lines would work I think.

I just used regular sewing machine thread last time I laced something, I have an embroidered piece my mother finished in 1983 which also appears to have been laced with sewing machine cotton and is still doing just fine

I hate to sound dumb, but what kind of lacing do you do? and why?

Carole

Thank you very much girls I think the plaiting thread might be a good option then, its very strong. Snapping would be very bad wouldn't it!!

Lacing is how you do the back of work when you are mounting it - place your work over the mounting board, pin it in place and then lace the back, one way then the next to hold it.

Niki x

Thank you. Its been so long since I framed a piece and then I think my husband did it so I didn't pay attention. I will be back when its time for me to do it.

Carole

I have always used sewing machine thread but make sure it is cotton thread - as used for quilting as it is stronger and and is non acidic too.

Sally