Re: [lace] Making a bolster pillow
At 05:03 AM 28/07/2006, Miriam wrote: At one occasion a member of the class came up with a wonderful idea. She brought me two very big chicken mix cantisters In those days they were plastic and had the correct diameter. I glued them together bottom to bottom . I then made a bag big enough to fit loosely over the canisters, and filled the space with firmly packed sea weed. On both sides there was a string to pull the bag tightly together. The nice thing about it was that the lid part of the canister could be unscrewed and into it I could fit all my lace equipment, pins scissors, patterns, bobbins and threads. The big advantage was that it wasn't too heavy and very practical. I still have it though I never use it. Miriam In Israel Hi Miriam This made me wonder if the larger sized cardboard tubes used for postage could be used in the same way. In my case I would wrap felt (woolen underlay for carpeting) around it a few times as I have some of that on hand, but the hollow centre to use as storage - brilliant! Jenny Brandis Kununurra Kid Kununurra, Western Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.brandis.com.au/craft/lace.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] making a bolster
Lenore, You mentioned using sawdust - please don't - I did once and a) it's very heavy and b) even worse it seemed to act as a dehumidifier to the extent that my pins went rusty and I got rust on my lace, and rust never ever comes out! The idea of using old jumpers from a charity/thrift shop is good, I've used them as a cheap way to pad other things and find that washed in a hot wash so that they shrink they become quite compact and will hold pins better. Rosemary, still melting in Somerset. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] making a bolster
Thanks for the advice, Rosemary. I found a wool blanket I forgot I had, and have rolled that up for a temporary pillow. Once I decide on the best size for me, I'll re-wrap and cover for a permanent pillow. I made a pincushion of sawdust earlier, and haven't noticed any rust. yet. I will keep my eyes open, and change pincushions as soon as I see any rust! Thanks again! Lenore http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com On 7/28/06, Rosemary Naish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lenore, You mentioned using sawdust - please don't - I did once and a) it's very heavy and b) even worse it seemed to act as a dehumidifier to the extent that my pins went rusty and I got rust on my lace, and rust never ever comes out! The idea of using old jumpers from a charity/thrift shop is good, I've used them as a cheap way to pad other things and find that washed in a hot wash so that they shrink they become quite compact and will hold pins better. Rosemary, still melting in Somerset. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Making a bolster pillow
Many years ago when I started learning bobbin lace I used a bolster pillow. The first one I bought from my teacher and it was stuffed with seaweed. UIt was rather heavey. At one occasion a member of the class came up with a wonderful idea. She brought me two very big chicken mix cantisters In those days they were plastic and had the correct diameter. I glued them together bottom to bottom . I then made a bag big enough to fit loosely over the canisters, and filled the space with firmly packed sea weed. On both sides there was a string to pull the bag tightly together. The nice thing about it was that the lid part of the canister could be unscrewed and into it I could fit all my lace equipment, pins scissors, patterns, bobbins and threads. The big advantage was that it wasn't too heavy and very practical. I still have it though I never use it. Miriam In Israel - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Making a bolster pillow
There are instructions for 2 methodsof making a bolster pillow at: http://lace.lacefairy.com/PillowsBobbins/CradleBolsterPillow.html Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
