How about a large diameter drinking straw cut into the length of the next of
the bobbin, slit along one side and slipped over the thread. I have
used this.
Maureen
E Yorks UK
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Though used for another reason (a replacement for hooded bobbins) shown on
http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/lace/hang-EN.html
> If the thread is thin enough, another solution is to cut
> plastic drinking straws to the length of the bobbin's neck
> and then slit them lengthwise and slip over the th
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Just a quick thought... if there's problems getting the metallic thread to
start on the bobbin, try winding cotton thread down the length of the thread
area first, to give the metallic thread something to cling to. There's no rule
that you have to use a bare bobbin.
Alice in Oregon ... expecti
You can even knot the ends of the metallic thread to the cotton leader, as
one would in Kumihimo work.
I hope the rain doesn't keep the crowds away from your exhibit.
Sue
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Hi Patsy et al,
I always use Geoff Mudge's 'hooky' bobbins for metallic thread, and
sometimes for slippery gimps too. The hooks are perfect to hold the thread,
and it never unwinds - the bobbins are also lovely too - as are all Geoff's
bobbins! His details are in 'Lace', but if anyone needs
The hair clips are great for the top, I have used those many times.
I think people have been responding to this thread in 2 different ways. The
clips, straws, hooks, etc are good for the thread in lieu of a hitch. If I
understand the original question, she was struggling to get the very end of
t
Brian, - I have an old bone bobbin with "Pharaoh" engraved on it. I have
always wondered the "what, why, who's" about it!! It was one from my
family, - so Grandma's bobbin, or Great Grandmas, or..??
Curious!!!
Re your kayaks - don't you live in the middle of NSW - quite a long way from
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