Hi Erica!
I was also intrigued by the many responses to the bean-bag ideas! And
I also considered some of the other "similar item" things I have had, or
have seen, in the past.
If you're making your own bean-bag, consider using one of the heavier
nylon-knit fabrics (such as those made for athletic jerseys). These are
more supple and yet are very strong. Don't settle for lingerie-weight
nylons... those would be completely unsuitable, even if you doubled the
fabric. For the filling, find something that is reasonably uniform in
shape... this makes it more "pliable" when you're trying to settle your
pillow on it. While larger grains such as corn are economical and easy
to obtain, you'll probably find that finer grains such as rice, or even
flax, will give you a firmer foundation when you've packed the grains
into the bag.
Having said all of that... I am one of those lacemakers who prefers
that my pillow be nearly (but not absolutely) level when I'm working. I
do not depend on gravity to do my tensioning for me, so there is no
reason for my pillow to be slanted. I also use continental bobbins -
which will roll wildly toward the center of the pillow if given a chance
- so having my pillow level is important - this allows me to group my
bobbins to the left and to the right without having to bundle them or
pin them off.
Isn't it wonderful that there are so many different ways to make lace!!
When I make lace, I think of Spanish lacemakers, and am in awe!! How on
earth do they DO it?? So, please don't consider my comments as
criticism... just as a different perspective. If you prefer your
pillow to be slanted, then the bean-bags are a wonderful idea. If you
don't, then continue what works for you, and if you're one of those
exotic (to me!) lacemakers who makes lace on a vertical pillow - then I
bow to you for your skills!!
Clay
Clay Blackwell
Lynchburg, VA, USA
Erica and Ian McLeod wrote:
Thank you for all the interesting suggestions for beanbags to support
lace pillows - almost every answer brought a new idea!
It seems that the most successful 'supporters', whatever their shape,
are of similar width to the pillows they support. The idea of two
smaller bags strategically placed under the pillow (if different
sized - or shaped - pillows need support) is also a very practical one.
Now I have to decide which I shall make!
Erica, in NZ
Erica and Ian McLeod
Coalgate, Canterbury, New Zealand
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