I like my spangles small and neat, just big enough to stop the bobbins rolling and give a little tension on the thread but small enough to not make sewings in my Milanese lace harder. I struggle with continental bobbins and don't enjoy my lace as much when I use them. I like my bobbins smooth and slender too.
Claire Kent, UK www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off > Alex said >> Dear Arachnids >> >> I am surprised at the comments about preferring stiff wire so that the >> spangles do not distort. I much prefer wire that allows me to squeeze the >> spangle across its width so that the beads meet, making the spangle long and >> narrow. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com