Sisal twine is fun to work with because it makes up an incredibly sturdy project. You can leave it unblocked for a crisp, crunchy texture with lots of structure or you can block it by submersing in water and suddenly the plant fibers loosen up and move more like fabric. It can be a little tough on the hands though. If I'm working a large project, I will wrap a piece of felt around my finger and tape it down with packing tape. The felt protects my finger and the tape provides a slick surface that allows the fiber to glide easily.
2 comments:
ooh - that's a pretty stitch pattern.
looking forward to seeing more than just a sneak peek :)
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