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:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Michele Pagan
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:25 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
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" <[log in to unmask]> 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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