>>>From: Cherry Knobloch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I use the sticks with elastic cord with unspangled bobbins. But when transporting the pillow, the bobbins will slide out. I avoid this now by twisting the cord between bobbins. <<<
Then there's the prettiest method for securing bobbins--use a long piece of ribbon. Fold it in half and put the first bobbin against the fold. Twist the two halves and put in the next bobbin. Twist again between every bobbin. When you get to the end, tie a pretty bow and pin the whole affair down at both ends (and intermediate points, if you want). You can have ribbons that match your pillow and/or accessories, and ribbons to coordinate with your projects if you work in color a lot. Very decorative, and it works for Midlands and Continentals. Jacquie mentioned wanting gathering techniques where you can retrieve bobbins from either end. Seems to me you could modify the above. Use two ribbons, tie them at one end, place the bobbins with twists between, and tie the other end. Whenever you need bobbins, untie the bow at that end. While both ends are tied, you can fold it over (even in thirds) to take up less space. The only danger I can see would be catching loose bobbins in the loops of the bows. Just a thought. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
