This is an interesting thread and for once I thought to read all messages before replying.
I agree with 'restoration' if it is done sensitively, but about use I think I will have to say that it depends on the individual. My experience so far has been that I only use my antique wooden bobbins, but some of the spangles on these have broken through use, meaning they will now need 'restoration'. Unfortunately I have no way of using the same type of old wire to redo these spangles. Thankfully they are just old and antique but not special bobbins. If old wood is used in restoration, as in furniture restoration, I'm sure it is acceptable. Alternatively, one can 'conserve' meaning to halt any further deterioration. As for putting bobbins in a frame. Can I ask if anyone out there has any ideas on how to do this effectively. I have quite a collection of antique bone bobbins, and some new ones as well, but am afraid to use them because here in Malta we have mainly hard tile floors and only put down carpets and rugs for the 'winter' months (our winter, not cold winter!). This means that a bone bobbin that falls off the pillow would most likely break.....so that's a definite no-no for me and the only way of enjoying these bobbins is putting them in a display frame - better than keeping them in a box in the cupboard. Karen in Mlata - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
