I am sure in my mind that their are both fashions and personal likes and
dislikes.
Actually I have written an essay (that is being vetted by a friend) about
just this thing.
Lace makers talk mostly about "smoothness in handling their bobbins", they
also have favourite makers, there is quite a good interest in "square"
bobbins. I think it is horses for courses.
Certainly the fashions (if I am correct) for bobbins today, differ widely
from the fashions that the "antique" bobbins indicate. For a start the
diameter (generally speaking) today is much thinner than the old time
bobbins. I have been known (with the kindest sympathies for those sufferers
and their families of the illness) to call modern day bobbins as "anorexic"
compared to to their "elders".
Perhaps I should say.. "watch this space" as I will offer my essay to those
who may be interested. To offer a teaser... I am suggesting that spangling
came about as the result of fashion and not to do with the technicalities of
lace making. OK wait....... and then read it and respond. But enjoy your
bobbins, that is what I want you to do.
From Brian and Jean
Cooranbong. Australia
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