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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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 ...
: Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [lace] Question concerning metalic thread.
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
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
Hi,
It's been ages since I used any metallic thread in bobbin lace making. I have
a project where I will need 4 pairs of bobbins
wound with metallic thread, DMC. How do you wind it so that it doesn't
immediately unwind? I even have the special wooden
bobbins with the hooked ends. I've tried
. I hope that gives you a couple
of ideas to try.
Kim
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] Question concerning metalic thread.
Hi,
It's been ages since I used any metallic thread in bobbin lace making. I
have a project where I will need 4 pairs of bobbins
wound with metallic thread, DMC. How do you wind it so that it doesn't
immediately unwind? I even have the special wooden
oops, very sorry everyone about the non-reply with quoted text... I
hit send by accident and was too late to cancel (waaah).
Anyway:
A lace friend had a similar problem. She solved it by sewing little
tubes for the bobbins from stretch knit fabric. These open-ended
socks fit snugly over the
Another solution which is easy to put on and take off when extra thread
is needed is Scunci mini hair clips. The tiniest ones are small enough
to fit nicely over a bobbin neck without getting in the way and
catching on adjacent bobbins. You can find them in drugstores or
variety stores in
