Re: [lace] what is is?

2013-03-13 Thread David C COLLYER
Laurie, Anybody recognize this thing? Ebay #221200831052. While I haven't seen one in that shape, I'd say it's an antique version of a bobbin tree - something I can't live without. David in Ballarat, AUS - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe l

[lace] what is is?

2013-03-13 Thread Laurie Waters
Anybody recognize this thing? Ebay #221200831052. Laurie http://lacenews.net - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] What is is?

2009-01-25 Thread Adele Shaak
On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM, Laurie Waters wrote: I give up. What is ebay item 120365023152? It is described as a "tire-fil". I googled "tire-fil" and came across DMC's french website, which explains the matter - this is what we call "waste canvas embroidery" - you get a piece of special

Re: [lace] What is is?

2009-01-25 Thread Sister Claire
It's billed as "a lacemaker's thread puller", which sounds horrifying! Nice handle, though. Sr. Claire Edith On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 8:04 PM, Avital wrote: > A wire-pulling gauge? A gadget for measuring wire or needle diameters? > > Avital > blindly guessing > > On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM,

Re: [lace] What is is?

2009-01-25 Thread Avital
A wire-pulling gauge? A gadget for measuring wire or needle diameters? Avital blindly guessing On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM, Laurie Waters wrote: > I give up. What is ebay item 120365023152? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addre

[lace] What is is?

2009-01-25 Thread Laurie Waters
I give up. What is ebay item 120365023152? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com