[lace] Bobbins

A short while ago someone, Jeri I think, posted a request that we add our location to our posts. This will often make it easier to get a relevant answer to a query. This request from Lynn is an excellent example of why this is helpful. "What I would like to know is, are there any places on th

[lace] bobbins

Lynn, You might like to check out this site http://www.lacemaking.com/LacemakingCircle.htm#ENGLISH%20BOBBINS I found 50 English Midland bobbins there for 74 cents a piece. I have not bought from this site so hav e no affiliation to it, and I thought I remembered hearing that you could join and ge

[lace] bobbins

Gentle Spiders, Hello again, so sorry about not getting into specifics, I was just so excitedI really don't have any preferance other than I like the skinny ones the best, never had square, sounds interesting. I am not looking for cheap but rather inexpensive . He said I could spend

[lace] Bobbins

Lynn W - Midlands bobbins are the thin ones, with spangles (a ring of beads) on the bottom - there to add a bit of weight, - and to stop them rolling! Continental bobbins have bulbous shanks or bottom ends, and therefore the extra weight is in the bobbin, so beads are not needed. They tend to r

[lace] Bobbins

I have been given the task of finding a bobbin maker for one of my lace groups lace day this year and I was asked to find out if there is a bobbin maker in the US that uses woodburning for writing the information on the bobbins. Also the bobbins required are square ones. Please let me know if you

[lace] Bobbins

Dear Arachnids Another thought about bobbins. I taught a Valenciennes workshop. One lady was an experienced lace teacher maker and one lady had only been making lace for 6 months. Both regularly used Midlands bobbins but for the workshop the teacher used Rosaline bobbin (the smaller, lighter Con

[lace] bobbins

"many from an Australian bobbin maker who retired " Leon Young? He was the first of the Husbands who made bobbins for sale from the late 1970s or early 1980s onwards into the '90s. -- Nice bobbins, too!!! :)) I wish I had more of his bobbins! Clay seems to have given you some very good advi

[lace] Bobbins

I am like you, Alice - I too, like a different sized Gimp bobbin, so I know when I have reached it by the feel of the fatter shank. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighte

[lace] bobbins

Hi Arachnids Many years ago I taught an introduction to Valenciennes lace to six students with a large range of lacemaking experience, from an experienced teacher who made good quality Flanders lace to a fairly new recruit with only six months experience. The teacher used her continental bobbins,

[lace] bobbins

Did anyone else in the U. K. see 'Bargain Hunt' yesterday afternoon on "Yesterday".A mahogany box was chosen by one team which contained 5-6 pairs of E.Midland bobbins. They were described, by an expert, as Honiton. At the auction they went for £10 or £15. I'm sure that, like me, many c

[lace] bobbins

Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first is the Arachne bobbin with spider bead spangle. Next is Stephen Pierce (Pearce?). Next is "The Lace Hall Nottingham" with a terrific painted cat & spangles. The last looks like Tonder gimp fingers & may be Sp

[lace] bobbins

The Arachne bobbin would have been made for the first anniversary in April 1996, and is one of Margaret Wall's bobbins. (A number of later ones were turned by Joanne Pruitt). I can't comment on the Stephen Pearce one as I haven't got any of his to compare; The Lace Hall bobbin, I'll see if I ca

[lace] Bobbins

Hello All! It's a small world after all! A friend sent me a holiday gift box & what should I find? Sixpenny Bobbins--a pair of Midlands with a divider pin to match & two pairs of Honiton bobbins. My friend has visited England several times since her son, D-I-L & grandson moved to somewhere n

[lace] bobbins

When I first started bobbin lace I made a bunch of large bobbins with wooden beads and dowels. Since I was using very thick thread I made the bobbins 6 inches tall, but the idea could be adapted for any size. I would recommend first buying a lot of beads, then taking the beads to the dowels and s

[lace] bobbins

Years ago (it seems!) when this idea was first muted on the list as a cheap way of making bobbins for beginners, I imagined the beads to be fairly uniform, such as the plastic pony beads sold here in the UK for children's craft activities - colourful, but maybe a bit caterpillar like in looks!

[lace] Bobbins

To go with our current thread about bobbin makers (for those new members who have not seen this poem before): Bobbins - by Noelene I'm never alone when I sit at my lace Every bobbin I own is a friend And brings back to my mind some special time When over my pillow I bend. There's a pair sent fro

[lace] bobbins

Yes, I know of Bucks thumpers. I have a couple that I use for gimp threads (though I think I drilled a hole, and added a spangle, to stop them rolling around.) Devon's quote seems about right, I think - from my knowledge of history. >>> The rings of spangles, such a unique feature of East Midla

[lace] Bobbins

The recent discussion on Lace bobbins has prompted me to have a fresh look at my collection Jane Partridge is spending time with me so this posting comes from both of us. We are surrounded with an untidy mess of books ,bobbins and lacemaking paraphernalia which you will all sympathise with

[lace] bobbins

Hi, Since bobbins are a topic again, perhaps someone will know the bobbin painter with the initials A P T. The painting is similiar to Shirley Gates but brighter, heavier on the paint and the initials are on the bottom knob.  Jane O'Connor jjo...@sbcglobal.net New Lenox, IL USA Birthdays ar

[lace] bobbins

In message <902183.80522...@web82001.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, Jane O'Connor writes Since bobbins are a topic again, perhaps someone will know the bobbin painter with the initials A P T. The painting is similiar to Shirley Gates but brighter, heavier on the paint and the initials are on the bottom kn

[lace] Bobbins

I have some bobbins that I think were made in the 80s by "The Bobbinmaker", Bryanston, South Africa. They are square and made of many different exotic woods. Does anybody know anything about this turner? Ann-Marie Andersson Sweden - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing th

[lace] Bobbins

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 w

[lace] bobbins

Thank you, Brian, for posting that Ebay number for the Abbott bobbins,. As soon as I saw them I realized I had a similar one, - had a look for it, - and Yes! I have one!! So now I can add the makers name to it!! It is fairly slim, and I see I have spangled it, so it came down from Grandma without

[lace] Bobbins

Years ago I went away taking my lace with me. I then realised I was short of about 10 bobbin. My husband thought of using the Dolly pegs which were under the sink where we were staying. They of course already have a head to hitch your thread to. Worked a treat. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send

[lace] bobbins

Agnes It would be wonderful to post photographs of those bobbins on the internet. Hint hint. Lorelei - 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://community.webshots.

[lace] bobbins

Agnes I was thinking, all of them. But I'm laughing because I understand what a huge project that would be. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: uns

[lace] bobbins

For those who are interested in bobbins, be sure to check out the Professor's web site: We are all very fortunate that Brian Lemin has donated a number of articles he has written on the subject. They can be found by scrolling down to the la

[lace] bobbins

I thought I should write because everyone seems to use either spangles bobbins or square ones. I was taught by a person who swore by the spangled bobbins, but I found that I like the continental ones best. I use pins(preferably hat pins or divider pins) to hold the bobbins still. I haven't used

[lace] Bobbins

Forgot to say I've got bone as well, of course. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] bobbins

Is there a website for the corian bobbins, where we can see the bobbins instead of waiting for them to come up on e-bay? Does Barry Pawson have a catalog? Thanks, Ruth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to

[lace] bobbins

Nicky. I just recieved the bobbins today, they are so beautiful, almost to beautiful to use, but you can be sure that they will get much use from me. If you ever have the want or need to downgrade your stash some more please don't hesitate to think of me. It is quite hard to come accross thin

[lace] Bobbins

Hi gracious spiders, I have just been given a pair of bobbins from a friend who was visiting Germany. As far as I can make out from an hour on line they are hooded bobbins and come from the Schwabische Alp region. I had never seen anything like them before. Here comes the newbie question. Is t

[lace] Bobbins

Here I am again with another question or two. 1.What is the purpose of the spangles? Weight? Decoration? 2.Should you buy bobbins in pairs? If in pairs, why? I have to say thay you all are so very helpful to a newcomer to the hobby. You have given me so much helpful information.

[lace] Bobbins?

I don't think these are bobbins. One looks like a stilleto used to make holes for embroidery - not sure what the other one is. Don't know if they are ivory either. http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Old-IVORY-Lace-making-Bobbins_W0QQitemZ8243767307QQcate goryZ112535QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Or look for item 8243

[lace] bobbins

Hello lacemakers, I have a friend that is trying to find out about some bobbins that she owns. They are spangled bobbins with an "A" stamped at the base. I can send pictures if you email be privately. Any help would be greatly appreciated as she can't find anything in the books she owns

[lace] "Continental Lace Bobbins" (Lace Bobbins of the world?)

Hello again spiders, At the time of the preparation for writing the Guide and Dictionary, I also mentioned my digital (and actual) collection of what I am calling my "Continental Bobbin Collection". As I am poorly educated in this area of bobbins I asked for a volunteer who may sort or classi

Re: [lace] bobbins

h" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 7:20 PM Subject: [lace] bobbins Gentle Spiders, Hello all, my sweet hubby has informed me that I can have what I want for Christmas, it will be the first of January but that is fine with me. What I would

Re: [lace] bobbins

Lynn I guess we can advise you best if you tell us what sort of bobbins you are looking for - Honiton, Midlands, continental, square etc and if you have a preference for wood, plastic or bone. Sue Gentle Spiders, Hello all, my sweet hubby has informed me that I can have what I want for Ch

[lace] lace Bobbins

Hello Fellow Lacemakers My husband asked me to ask all of you this question. Bone bobbins versus wood bobbins While a lot of bobbins are turned in hard woods are not so easy to come by. It takes a lot of time to grow the trees, where`as the bones are easier to get, because most are

[lace] lace Bobbins

I love the smooth silky feel of bone bobbins, - but can't afford them very often, unfortunately. Wood - well, I go for the feel of them, and go for the smooth silky feel, if I have a choice. The Acrylic bobbins have the nice feel that I like, too. Isn't it a good thing we all like something diffe

[lace] Lace bobbins

I indulge my liking for bone bobbins by buying them through "bobbin-a-month". Various bobbins makers have these "clubs". I pick out and order the 12 I want for the year from the supplier's catalogue, and then receive them every two months to save postage, but I could have them every month. I al

[lace] lace bobbins

Hi all I was told at our last lace day that bone bobbins are very brittle and if dropped they would break is this true as after reading all of your comments I would really like to get at least one pair. Wendy St Dogmaels _ Invite you

[lace] lace bobbins

carpeting or wooden floors, it is cooler. This is also why I have my glass bobbins in my show case and not on my pillow. Miriam in Arad, Israel Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:38:46 + From: Wendy Davies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [lace] lace bobbins Hi all I was told at our last lace da

[lace] lace bobbins

Hi all When I first started lace making I made some bobbins from air drying clay. I did use them a few times but as I hadn't painted them the clay did rub off on the pillow and they did look a bit gimpy if you know what I mean, as I was a beginner I didn't quite have the proportions right but the

[lace] Lace bobbins

Dear all Can I put in a word here about old bobbins - bone and wood. Very often old bobbins have been neglected and stored incorrectly i.e. either in a damp area or somewhere warm and dry (central heating). Bone seems not to be so susceptible to temperature fluctuation (unless decorated) but w

[lace] lace bobbins

Wendy, I have some bone bobbins - both new and antique, and I have not had any break. I have one with 1842 engraved on it - and it is as good as new - well, almost - it has made many miles of lace I would think!! If you fancy some bone bobbins - Go for it. With the usual care, they will last for

[lace] lace bobbins?

Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia je...@brandis.com.au <mailto:je...@brandis.com.au> www.brandis.com.au <http://www.brandis.com.au/

[lace] lace bobbins?

This is another case of "We don't know what they are but why let the truth get in the way of a sale? Most of the world don't know what lace bobbins look like, so we'll call them lace bobbins so a non-lacemaker will buy them, and we'll get rid of them." Jean Nat

[lace] lace bobbins?

than two holes? I'm wondering if, as each would make a different sound and there are eight notes in an octave, these are actually from a wind chime? In message <009501cf05df$23909ec0$6ab1dc40$@brandis.com.au>, Jenny Brandis writes Are these actually lace bobbins? What wou

Re: [lace] bobbins

Dear Alex & fellow Arachnids, Alex you hit the nail on the head. Use the bobbins you are comfortable with but also; use them with the pillow you feel comfortable with using. Spangled midlands bobbins can be used on a flat pillow as well as continentals and continentals can be used on a slightl

RE: [lace] bobbins

I believe number 4 is indeed a Springett bobbin, tail and head are very typical of David's bobbins. This is what Wikipedia says about Horn: "A horn is a pointed projection of skin on the head of various animals consisting of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live bon

RE: [lace] bobbins

-Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2014 11:56 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] bobbins Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first is the

[lace] bobbins & spangles

Thanks to all who wrote! Thanks Louise for the link to Stephen Pearce--WOW--you're right about the shape. Plus I didn't see any wood bobbins on his site. Mine seems to be ebony & there's no groove on the head so not Geoff Mudge either. Oh well--it's very pretty so I'm sure I will enjoy using

RE: [lace] bobbins

I too made a set of pony bead bobbins when I started - I was able to buy glass pony/jug beads through eBay, including some heart shaped ones to put at the bottom of each bobbin. Finding suitable size wood was the hardest bit, until I found a Remote Control hobby shop - the sort that sells the thin

Re: [lace] bobbins

I belonged to the bobbin a month club from Shirley Gates, now retired. The detail of her painting was amazing. I also have many from Matthew Hester and decorated by Jenny. These are not only decorative but the also have excellent heads. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] bobbins

://celticdreamweave.blogspot.com/ Nata 616 - Original Message From: Jane O'Connor To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Mon, October 25, 2010 9:58:36 AM Subject: [lace] bobbins Hi, Since bobbins are a topic again, perhaps someone will know the bobbin painter with the initials A P T. The painti

RE: [lace] bobbins

At Lace in the Forum (our biannual mass demonstration of Nofolk Lacemakers) one of the members took photos of most of our pillows, but the thing she was most interested in were the hands making the lace, when we saw all the photos it was truly amazing how she had caught the very act of making la

Re: [lace] Bobbins

Liz, 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..?? Surely it must be the name of a pet - cat or dog Or perhaps an ancient forebear - L

Re: [lace] Bobbins

arden - Spring!? - Original Message - From: "Elizabeth Ligeti" To: Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 2:03 AM Subject: [lace] Bobbins 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 o

Re: [lace] Bobbins

Hi, Pharaoh could also be a card game which could be played with quite high stakes. Joepie, Battle, East Sussex -Original Message- From: David C COLLYER Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:06 PM To: Elizabeth Ligeti ; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Bobbins Liz, Brian, - I

Re: [lace] bobbins

Yes, this is the second time this has happened. Maybe, there is somerthing wrong with her e-mail server. Sallie --Original Message-- From: Elizabeth Ligeti Sender: owner-l...@arachne.com To: arachne lacing ReplyTo: Elizabeth Ligeti Subject: [lace] bobbins Sent: Feb 12, 2011 17:55 Thank

Re: [lace] bobbins

Yes I've received two as well. Diana in Northants - Original Message - From: "Elizabeth Ligeti" To: Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 11:55 PM Subject: [lace] bobbins Thank you, Brian, for posting that Ebay number for the Abbott bobbins,. As soon as I saw them I r

[lace] Bobbins - origins

quot; knowledge. However, and I am not sure how widely this is known but I have been for a long time trying to construct a time line of the development of the shapes, design and decoration of English lace bobbins. I regularly fear it is a lost cause, extremely difficult, or that I am not smart eno

Re: [lace] bobbins

You mean all of them? Not sure how I would go about it. Btw: I just checked, and I have 565 different ones, not 557. Agnes Boddington Agnes It would be wonderful to post photographs of those bobbins on the internet. Hint hint. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com co

Re: [lace] bobbins

That is for sure. Lyn Lorelei wrote: Agnes I was thinking, all of them. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] bobbins

Lorelei wrote: Agnes I was thinking, all of them. But I'm laughing because I understand what a huge project that would be. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei Why don't you choose 5 bobbins that you consider to be very

[lace] Bobbins question

Earlier this year, I received lots of help in learning to spangle bobbins. The bobbins I have are heavier and thicker than the *usual* midland bobbins but they were drilled for spangles and had been part of the wonderful stash of lace supplies I bought so I got them all spangled. They do look prett

[lace] lace bobbins

Even though I no longer do the bobbin lace, I have enjoyed keeping on buying some of the different continentals. I always preferred them to the Midlands. I know a lot of people moan about them untwisting the threads, but the best way to stop that is to work the bobbins as you come to them and when

[lace] lace bobbins

>My question now is about bobbins. I know many of you use the spangled >ones but I was wondering if anyone uses the square European ones I have >seen on some websites. They look like the would resist the rolling >problem that has been mentioned and I wonder if they would make a good >starter bob

Re: [lace] Bobbins

Generally there are two different kinds of hooded bobbins found in Germany. The one type comes originally from the Erzgebirge (*iron mountains*, the german and the czech part of it) and is meanwhile used in many regions. Bobbins from the Schwäbische Alp are different and rare. They look like gi

[lace] lace bobbins

I know we've discussed this subject in the past, but it was some time ago and I've forgotten what the suggestions were :( Anyway, our club has recently had a lot of local publicity (85th anniversary) and it's generated a lot of outside interest :) As a result of this I received a call from an old

[lace] lace bobbins

Hi Sharon, I recently had a similar problem. I offered to try to sell several old bobbins for the daughter of a lacemaker who had passed away. I first scanned them, and put pictures on my little website. and told Arachne. I got lots of helpful ansers. Brian Lemin here in Australia, who is somew

Re: [lace] Bobbins

1.What is the purpose of the spangles? Weight? Yes Decoration? yes Also they stop the bobbin from rolling on the pillow - which is one of the main benefits as far as I'm concerned. Some people find it hard to do sewings with spangles - I personally don't find it any harder, but then I have w

RE: [lace] Bobbins

n makers of the East Midlands area began making bobbins with decorations. There are other areas of decorated bobbins (honiton for instance), but when most people think of decorated spangled bobbins, they are thinking of East Midland lace bobbins. As far as using bobbins in pairs, it's a matter of

RE: [lace] Bobbins

instance), but when most people think of decorated spangled bobbins, they are thinking of East Midland lace bobbins. As far as using bobbins in pairs, it's a matter of preference. You will find that many things in lacemaking are a matter of preference. I do not use pairs. When you wind your b

[lace] Bobbins holder?

This seems ideal for those who travel and like to have their pairs of bobbins hanging ready. http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=76776&cat=52&ap=1 Regards, Helen on the west coast of mainland Canada. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscr

Re: [lace] "Continental Lace Bobbins" (Lace Bobbins of the world?)

Hi Brian, I do have quite a large collection of bobbins and many old/antique continentals and Honitons too. Since I am preparing to move house (although I haven't found a new one yet but have sold this one), I will soon be packing these and will be happy to let you have any photos you need while I

[lace] bobbins on ebay

For anyone who *needs* more bobbins there are some on Ebay with more promised http://tinyurl.com/jh33u Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] bobbins on ebay

Hi everybody, Here's a nice collection of bobbins on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-19thc-COLLECTION-TREEN-BONE-IVORY-LACE-BOBBINS_W0QQ itemZ8283767587QQcategoryZ112535QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Item # 8283767587 They are going for a nice price, Irene Surrey, BC - To unsubscribe send email to [EM

[lace] bobbins on ebay

Brenda wrote: Couldn't agree more - it in my opinion. There's nothing that looks particularly special. I'd say the 56 wooden ones would be one to three GBP each - maximum 100 pounds the lot. Remember that on one of the antques programmes, they couldn't even get one pound each for old woode

[lace] wire lace bobbins

Having started out with wire lace bobbins from Lenka, I wanted to purchase more. Later I found that Simon Toustou made and sold lovely bobbins; similar, yet with a lovely finish. You might want to try contacting him. Sylvie A. Roy Nguyen in extremely cold Cherry Valley, IL, USA

[lace] Russian Lace Bobbins

Hi Could someone please let me know where I can purchase Russian Lace Bobbins. I am waiting for a response back from Ann Margaret Keller to see whether see still makes them. I am also hoping to visit Paris in October this year and was wondering if there are any good places of Lace interest that

[lace] Bobbins bone/ivory

Does anyone know of a site where some ivory bobbins might be shown alongside bone bobbins? And does anyone know how to tell the difference between an ivory bobbin and a bone bobbin? I'm asking because this topic has come up in a genealogical mailing list for an area in Britain where lace mak

[lace] Bobbins bone/ivory

I just found an interesting website that gives hints on distinguishing ivory and bone (plus other similar materials. http://members.lycos.co.uk/lazyjacks/button2.htm This is an excerpt: Ivory No odour with hot needle test. Hard to penetrate. May leave a brown residue in the immediate burned area

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

Hello Daphne and everyone There are some excellent Q and As at Kenn van Dieren's site: http://www.bobbinmaker.com/faqbob.html My quick answer is if bone was nicer to work with than wood, for the bobbin maker, maybe we'd all be using more bone bobbins than wood bobbins. I prefer wood though, any t

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

they are 36 months old, and the bones are therefore too thin to be used for lace bobbins. He did obtain some bones locally, cleaned them in the pressure cooker with washing powder; the smell was horrible and the result a few divider pins. In Victorian times the bones used were mainly horse

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

. Alice in Oregon - Original Message From: Daphne Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: lace Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:36:02 AM Subject: [lace] lace Bobbins Hello Fellow Lacemakers My husband asked me to ask all of you this question. Bone bobbins versus wood bobbins While

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

t; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Daphne Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "lace" Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [lace] lace Bobbins Hello Daphne and everyone There are some excellent Q and As at Kenn van Dieren's site: http://www.bobbinmaker.com/faqbo

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

And another thing to consider is that the trees absord carbon dioxide while they are growing and the carbon remains trapped in our bobbins. Although there is a fair bit of waste in the cutting into blanks and turning , I should think that about a quarter to a third of the wood ends up as a bobb

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

Hi Alice and all To make one bone bobbin takes one cow leg, preferably a hind one as the bone is thicker. Normally the thigh bone is used. That's why they are so expensive. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK www.sixpennybobbins.co.uk Alice Howell wrote: This question brought several thoughts

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

I have also heard Stephen Pearce talk. If I remember correctly, thanks to the new regulations about slaughtering animals younger he can get a maximum of 4 bobbins from one leg - if he is lucky. He buys them from a slaughterhous by something like the ton. He has to get the bone marrow out and

RE: [lace] lace Bobbins

Hello Daphne my friend, and all spiders, re bone versus hard wood - I have been told by John Cooper (bobbin maker at your lace day Daphne) that the only bones that you can use are the leg bones so that might make it a little bit harder to get hold of and they take a great deal of preparation prior

[lace] Re: lace Bobbins

On Jul 21, 2008, at 23:58, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: I love the smooth silky feel of bone bobbins, - but can't afford them very often, unfortunately. Ditto on both -- I adore bone bobbins but can't really aford them. It's just as well that my favourite bobbin maker (Neil Keats, in Oz), who ma

Re: [lace] Lace bobbins

I think where bobbins are concerned, it definitely depends on what you're doing with them!! I think there is nothing prettier than a lovely pillow (Toustou roller, perhaps?), filled with spangled bobbins of every description - plain, painted, spliced, bone, etc. I also belonged to a bone bobb

Re: [lace] Lace bobbins

I think the bone vs. wood (or wood vs. bone to be diplomatic ) informal opinion poll is interesting and yes isn't it wonderful we can have a choice. Clay wrote: > I would love to be able to work with each of those very distinct styles > of "apparatus", just for the experience. > I have a sor

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

Dear Daphne, I'm still waiting for the question David in Ballarat Hello Fellow Lacemakers My husband asked me to ask all of you this question. Bone bobbins versus wood bobbins While a lot of bobbins are turned in hard woods are not so easy to come by. It takes a lot of time to

RE: [lace] Lace bobbins

What are cat's tail bobbins? Karen in Malta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bevw Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:40 PM To: Clay Blackwell Cc: Lace Subject: Re: [lace] Lace bobbins I think the bone vs. wood (or wood vs. bone

Re: [lace] lace bobbins

Hello Wendy A lot of things break when dropped. However, if you think of human bone, it is quite strong, yet wil break under certain circumstances. The same with bone bobbins. Don't drop them on a concrete floor as they will break. Apart from that they are pretty strong. B.t.w. wood bobbins ca

RE: [lace] Lace bobbins

ED] On Behalf Of > bevw > Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:40 PM > To: Clay Blackwell > Cc: Lace > Subject: Re: [lace] Lace bobbins > > I think the bone vs. wood (or wood vs. bone to be diplomatic ) informal > opinion poll is interesting and yes isn't it wonderf

Re: [lace] lace bobbins

Wendy Davies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was told at our last lace day that bone bobbins are very brittle and if dropped they would break is this true as after reading all of your comments I would really like to get at least one pair.- I've got a lot of Midlands spangled bobbins, in me

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