In a message dated 11/30/04 3:14:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> A felt lining works well for me - it keeps the emery powder inside and > makes > the cushion more comfortable to use when pushing in the pins. > Dear Lacemakers (especially those new to such things), A reminder when using felt for pin cushions - the felt *must be made of wool*. If it is a synthetic felt, it will hold moisture and that will damage pins left in it. Margot in Halifax - I loved your method of constructing a pin cushion and have put the instructions in a permanent file. "Genius" should be your middle name! Everyone: Always think through solutions to determine if they will do the job, but do no harm. This is what conservators are taught, and works well for many things in daily life. Even designing. Think what you want something to look like and what its function will be. Then, figure out how to get there. This is especially important when making something that requires supplies in pre-determined sizes, such as the face powder container Margot used, or sizes of frames available ready-made - which will cost much less than a custom-made frame. Kind regards, Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
