I have had a similar problem of needing a pillow at Conventions, -m and have
taken up the Hostâs $5 offer of a foam block. I made a slightly raised
fabric cover â with a variety of sized felt pieces stitched to the centre
of a large square of fabric, that , when pinned on the block gave me a
I have heard these called Belgian stands. My Australian made one has given
many years service; it is the same as Tess described but additionally has a
plate that fits over the top cross bar - this supports the pillow without
needing a lap. I usually lay a rubber non-slip mat beneath the pillow for
Sally you have just made my Mother's Day perfect!
I have been admiring your 2017 bookmark and marvelling at your innovative
take on it - and now I have such a heartwarmed sense of pride that I in some
small way helped you get this far in your lace making journey.
Thank you so much for your
Does anyone know how to get in touch with someone from the Carolina
Jasmine Lacers in Charleston, SC.
I have tried the email address listed for B.A. Bond, but I get a
message stating the email address cannot be found. It is an aol.com
email, that may be part of the problem since gmail doesn't
I would also like to see a photo, or even instructions on how to make one.
Liz in sunny and pleasant Missouri, USA
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Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere?
Agnes Boddington
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It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height),
is
Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere?
Agnes Boddington
Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It
is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height),
is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports
Jenny wrote:
My finishing paragraph read "Enough questions for my introduction email, and
I promise that as I learn the art I will return the favour of newbie
assistance multi-fold."
I hope I have lived up to my promise.
Jenny Brandis
Yes, Jenny, from my perspective you have been truly
Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is
a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is
steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports one edge of the flat
pillow while the opposite edge rests on one's lap. With the
We are down to the last days for sign ups for the motif exchange but don't
worry if you are a day or so behind. I will make it happen. Just contact
me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be worked
out. Also, if you are delayed in mailing your motif to your partner, let