Re: [lace] Re: hint - elastic bands on bobbins
i have used this trick to cover the threads on bobbins in wait to be used to keep the threads clean. i found that Starbucks has a fatter straw so i have gathered a few of those (unused) for the necks that have lots of threads on them. but if your straws are thinner, just use two. thanks for reminding me of this trick (altho my "in progress" pillows have them on them too). Hugs, Lin and the Mali On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 6:32 AM, Maureen wrote: > Good afternoon > > Regarding the subject of marking bobbins o keep track of specific bobbins. > I also found that the elastic bands marked the bobbins if they were on for > a > few weeks, and this included a couple of painted bobbins I have.I now > cut straws into about 1inch(2.5 cms) lengths and then slit the piece of > straw along the length of it and slide it over the shank of the bobbin. > Works on continental and Midlands bobbins. Also if I have a particularly > troublesome thread such as silk or metallic threads I also slip the straw > over the thread which will then stop the hitch knot coming of. Not my idea > but was suggested to me. > > Maureen > E Yorks UK > Where it is cold but no snow. > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Re: hint - elastic bands on bobbins
Good afternoon Regarding the subject of marking bobbins o keep track of specific bobbins. I also found that the elastic bands marked the bobbins if they were on for a few weeks, and this included a couple of painted bobbins I have.I now cut straws into about 1inch(2.5 cms) lengths and then slit the piece of straw along the length of it and slide it over the shank of the bobbin. Works on continental and Midlands bobbins. Also if I have a particularly troublesome thread such as silk or metallic threads I also slip the straw over the thread which will then stop the hitch knot coming of. Not my idea but was suggested to me. Maureen E Yorks UK Where it is cold but no snow. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Re: hint - elastic bands on bobbins
I have used small stretchy/elastic hair bands on bobbins to keep the workers identified so I don't mix them up. These have a thread type covering so I don't think they would stick to the bobbins when they get old. I've also used the little stretchy hair bands without a thread covering for small projects like a bookmarks. Traditional rubber bands do break down, but I've only seen both of these just get too loose or break. Liz Roberts in Missouri USA where we have a mild but windy day after several days of cold weather. No snow yet this year. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
