At 07:41 AM 8/7/2003 -0700, you wrote: >I just have to ask - what are "hookies"? The alternative to use a drinking >straw doesn't help me figure out the use or description. > >While I do not have all the required items at hand I do see a small omission >in this most comprehensive list. Where is the chocolate for those stressful >times when things go wrong when making lace? Should be up there with the >band aids as first aid supplies. <G>
Thank you for the first addition to the list. Yes, chocolate should be in there somewhere. <G> Hookies are bobbins designed for metallic and/or slippery threads. Instead of the regular round-flat or thistle-top head end, a hook of some kind is carved there. The thread wraps around as usual, hitched, but then is passed through the hook. The hook prevents unwrapping without deliberately removing the thread from the hook. A special form of hookie is used with wire lace. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon - 9400 lightning strikes in 24 hrs. 65 fires. Oregon Country Lacemakers Arachne Secret Pal Administrator Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
