Hi, I'm Helen, and I live in Queensland, Australia. I've just begun
to learn bobbin lace - I took my first class this last weekend! I'm
using Rosemary Parkin's book (I think she is now Rosemary Shepherd,
but my book is rather old) and am really taking 'baby steps'. My
problem is finding supplies - particularly bobbins. There are only 2
or 3 Australian suppliers with web sites, and trying to find suppliers
without websites is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
I did find a chap in Tasmania (Malcolm Fielding's Lace Bobbin Shop)
who makes beautiful spangles bobbins from Australian woods for $12
each. Considering the work he puts into them they seem well worth it.
I just need to get some basic ones now though.
My Botany tutor at U3A saw me reading Rosemary's book before class
yesterday, and said that she used to do bobbin lace years ago but no
longer has time for it. I have offered to buy her bobbins from her -
not sure how many she has. Didn't think to offer to buy her pillow,
but will do that next week.
In the meantime, if anyone knows of web sites for Austraian suppliers,
I would be very grateful.
Helen, who is off to *try* and do some more 'homework'.
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