Re: [lace] Re: Fan Pillows
In a message dated 04/10/2004 10:03:16 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From what I've heard, the Newnham pillows were superb - it's a shame they're not still available. The disc pillow you mention sounds a bit like the collar pillow that Central Scotland Lace Supplies do. They also have a fan pillow that sounds like the Newnham one. I've already been referred to Rosemarie Robertson, so I'll contact her and see what she has. If the pillow has a domed apron, it might be what I'm looking for. Thanks, Annette, London Does anyone have contact details for Central Scotland Lace Supplies? Regards Liz in London I'm back blogging my latest lace piece - have a look by clicking on the link or going to http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Fan Pillows
Rather than having a pillow especially for fans I made an extension for my 22 inch round pillow. That sounds like a good idea. I can't make that kind of thing myself, but I might be able to find someone who can. Thanks! Annette, London - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Fan Pillows
From what I've heard, the Newnham pillows were superb - it's a shame they're not still available. The disc pillow you mention sounds a bit like the collar pillow that Central Scotland Lace Supplies do. They also have a fan pillow that sounds like the Newnham one. I've already been referred to Rosemarie Robertson, so I'll contact her and see what she has. If the pillow has a domed apron, it might be what I'm looking for. Thanks, Annette, London From: Brenda Paternoster [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [lace] Fan pillows I don't know if anyone still makes them but at one time Karl Newnham (who ceased trading many years ago, but was the Rolls Royce of pillow makers) used to make a fan pillow which was shaped like a quarter of a circle and worked like a block pillow in that it had segments that were moved along as the work progressed. He also used to make disc pillows. which were a flat disc of high density styrene/ethafoam with a collar shaped apron around it. The disc rotates as the work progresses and the bobbins rest on the apron area. Mine is only 12 inches disc diameter, but he made them up to about 18 inch diameter. I think Rosemarie Robertson of Bobbins ad Pillows makes a similar pillow, but she doesn't have a web site and my price list of hers is four years out of date! I have used my disc pillow to make a small fan, but for the large fan that I made, for Marie's wedding, I used a 24 inch cookie pillow./ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Fan Pillows
I bought an oval pillow from the lace suppliers in Scotland - the name is something like Central Scotland Lace Suppliers. It's the equivalent of a 24 inch round pillow, but with two chunks chopped off so that it has parallel straight sides. The advantage of this shape is that it's easier to reach all of the pillow, especially the centre, than a circular one. The shape almost matches a fan so would be good for that. However I'm not sure that this will meet your domed requirements, it is almost flat. I find it interesting that you want a domed pillow for Bruges bobbins. When I use Midlands bobbins I like a domed pillow, or use a flat pillow on the diagonal. When I use Binche bobbins that can roll, I prefer my pillow to be as close to horizontal as I can get it, so that the bobbins have no gradient to roll along when I put them down. I'd forgotten about CSLS. I now see they actually have a fan pillow, though it looks a bit flat. The reason I don't like flat pillows is that I don't like working with the pillow horizontal (which I have to do with Continental bobbins). I know that's what they do in Europe, but it's the lack of tension on the bobbins that bothers me - I've got used to the weight of the bobbins hanging down providing tension. Maybe I should just try and get used to working flat. Regards, Annette, London - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
