I know someone here stitched the Elizabethan Sweetbag from Inspirations #51 and I'm wondering if you used the silk broadcloth it calls for and if so, where you got it? I can't find any for the life of me except on country bumpkin's website and I don't really want to order a half metre from Australia when all I need is a 12 x 16" piece. Does anyone know what would be comparable in weight? I looked at cotton broadcloth but it seems too flimsy...
TIA for any info or advice,
Jeanine in Canada
What about a nice remnant piece of damask or polished cotton? Or delustered satin backed with calico(muslin)?
Hello Jeanine
It was me that did the sweetbag - one of the lovliest pieces of stitching I've ever done!
I bought the kit from Country Bumpkin - and thus used the silk broadcloth they specified. I've never seen any other fabric like it, and it is a joy to stitch on. For the sweet bag it is backed with calico/muslin to give it a bit of extra body.
My sister is normally a resident of Virginia, but is coming home tomorrow for a 3 week visit - I could get some silk for her to mail to you when she returns - thus saving your postage cost!
Cheers
Joanne in Perth, Western Australia
TIA for any info or advice,
Jeanine in Canada
Thanks for the replies everyone! This is always the best place for info. Joanne, I'm emailing you...
Jeanine in Canada
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