A kopek is a Russian coin. That makes sense as a name for this filling
because it is round. Whirlpool is an excellent descriptor, as well.
"Whirlpool Filling and Kopek Filling are the same thing, I am told that
Bridget Cook gave them an English name when she wrote Russian Lace Making."
Jean
I've send photo uploading instructions to Clare
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Hi all,
Sorry for replying to myself but I have been asked if I have got an answer
to this yet and yes I have, Whirlpool Filling and Kopek Filling are the
same thing, I am told that Bridget Cook gave them an English name when she
wrote Russian Lace Making.
I have also been asked to upload a
I have the plexiglass one and it works really well , it folds down into a
small bag that it comes in , it is very easy to use .
Shirl in Corio, Oz .
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Hi Karen
> Can anyone tell me the wpc of Lizbeth sizes 10, 20 and 40 and the grid
> sizes I would need to use for each of them.
Handy Hands Lizbeth:
10 = 13 w/cm - 5mm grid
20 = 17 w/cm - between 3mm-4mm grid
40 = 20 w/cm - 3mm grid
Brenda in Allhallows
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i have 3 bobbin winders. the first was from an Australian man of
plexiglass that dismantles and is easily carried to show, classes or use at
home. the second one was made in wood by a guy in Utah, USA and works
lovely but you need a clamp to put it on the table. the plexiglass one has
a built
Dear Alison,
I live across The Pond, so can't give any advice about stockists. I have a
cast metal Swedish bobbin winder, which is no longer made, but would be good
second hand. It is simply and powerfully made. You turn the handle, and on
the thread goes, reliably and constantly. Clamps to
I would like to ask for some help regarding thread size and pricking size
for Torchon lace and/or Guipure style lace (Cluny perhaps).
Can anyone tell me the wpc of Lizbeth sizes 10, 20 and 40 and the grid
sizes I would need to use for each of them.
The information is easily found in the Threads
His everyone
I was thinking of asking for a bobbin winder for my birthday. What are the
pros and cons? What should I be looking for, what sort of price in the UK
and which suppliers sell them?
Regards
Alison in damp and unseasonably warm Essex uk
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Can I say what a pleasure it was to read the response from Brian, our bobbin
maker/expert in residence. It’s good to know he’s keeping in touch during his
recovery.
Another beautiful wood Yew seems to be a more modern choice, I cannot recall
finding any, or very few, old bobbins made from it.
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