Nancy Neff wrote:
Has anyone else noticed a difference in "tunings" among sets of different kinds
of bobbins? Perhaps this is unique to Continental bobbins, since I'll bet that
the different beads and types of decorations would make Midlands bobbins sound
slightly different from each oth
As usual, Arachne comes through for any member's needs! I got 3 copies of the
brochure, as well as Belinda's and Betty's phone numbers and email addresses.
I am thoroughly set! I got my registration mailed on Saturday, so all I have
to do now is wait impatiently to find out if I got the class
Nancy
I have some 6 inch bobbins I made from 3/4 inch stock. They make a nice low
pitched "thunk". Then I also have some 5 inches long made from 3/8 inch stock
and each different wood, with different densities, make different pitches.
I've often thought of just hanging them up in a bunch giving t
Hi Arachnids,
I know there have been numerous postings about the
relationship between lace and music, but I just discovered another one, to my
delight! I have been using my Belgian bobbins and fine Binche bobbins
exclusively for a number of years. Today, however, I pulled out an old (YEARS
old)
"...my eyes...taken up knitted lace...simple pattern (garter stitch)...lace
weight wool on large-ish needles...suggestions...knitting lace?...swift and a
ball winder...not the color I (want)..." Sr. Claire
You have probably
received responses already but as you know, you typically start with need
Mom always used to say that it wasn't the temperature that caused wool
to shrink, but change of temperature. Felting is caused by friction -
hence you use water, alkali (washing detergent) and friction (by hand or
in a washing machine) when you are making felt. She had boiled woollen
garments,
Not that I'm an expert, but I have dyed a bit. My choice is to dye the fibers
before I spin them. And I mostly dye protein fibers. I fear that may change
due to the growing tendency of carrying 20/2's cotton in only black, white,
and natural.
Pro Chem's web site has a lot of information on dyeing.
Hi Malvary
Schappeseide is just a generic term for schappe silk - which is spun from
cocoons which have hatched and have not degummed rather than ordinary spun silk
which is spun from the broken bits and pieces left over after
reeled/filament/nett silk has been taken from the cocoons.
The only
