Hello All! After the thorough discussion of pins, how about some background on the development of bobbins & their shapes?? Unless I should be figuring out how to use the archives & answer my own question!! LOL While my back is "out" from overworking in the garden, I'm letting my fingers do the walking. I've just signed up for a Skansk workshop & decided to get some idea of what I was getting myself into when I came across the "freehand" lace articles on the lacefairy site. (Thank you Lace Fairy!) In particular, the odd fir tree shaped bobbins of Maurienne caught my eye. I've been lusting after a carved pillow from Queyras but must now add a visit to Maurienne to any future itinerary of this French/Italian lacemaking area! Bobbins I've seen all have a distinct "head", but after that, it seems anything goes. How did we get where we are now & what designs were discarded because they "didn't work"? There seem to be lots of different styles that didn't make the cut beca use the currently available selection is limited. Makes me wonder if it's like shoes--some for show & some for go! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA with another 5" of rain last night
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