JulieO, In a message dated 10/09/2003 04:06:29 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Noelene asked whether I use a crochet hook (yes) or a lazy susan (never > even > heard of one). Perhaps someone could enlighten me? I'm sure everyone will email you on this - but a lazy susan is a needle putinto a holder back to front - ie the point is in the handle and the eye is outwards. What you do is put a loop of thread through the eye of the needle so that on one side you have two loose threads hanging down and on the other the loop. Then you put the loop and end of the needle through the hole that you want to do the sewing and catch the bobbin thread through the loop. Holding on to the loose threads you gently pull the lazy susan back through the hole and the loop, catching the bobbin thread, pulls the bobbin thread through the hole - just like you do with a crochet hook. Often there is a slight bend by the eye so that you have leverage. This is often called a duchess needle. There are pictures of all these on Linda Fountains site http://www.fountainslace.biz/tools.htm You can also use a small latch hook which is great because it catches the bobbin thread and stops it falling away as you make the sewing which can be an issue with crochet hooks - John and Jennifer Ford have a picture of a latch hook at: http://www.lace-making.com/finishing/latch%20hooks.jpg is a very small latch hook (like you use to make rugs). You put it through Regards Liz Beecher I'm <A HREF="http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee";>blogging</A> now - see what it's all about - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
