Hello All, I recently bought a copy of Eeva-Lisa Kortelahti's book Bobbin Lace With Ribbon Gimps, and decided I would like to have a go at it, but only wanted to try a small pattern, so I managed to get some very fine ribbon to use with Tanne 30 thread. In her book she recommends a cylinder of cardboard to wind the ribbon around, but as mine was going to be just a small mat which needed three single gimps I decided to wind my ribbon onto spare shuttle bobbins from my sewing machine. However, it kept slipping off, so I have helped it to stay in place by using soft hair bands which are just the right size to slip around the spools. I am sure some people will not approve, as the bands I have are a bit fluffy, and it might get into the lace, but I have had no problems so far. Also I think it only works because I don't need much ribbon on each, but it makes my pillow even prettier! If anyone would like to see a photo of it in progress, just let me know! It's great fun experimenting, isn't it?
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