In a message dated 06/11/2003 00:58:19 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have a pair of brass bobbins, but they are too heavy to use. > They are very find in the shank, but still a lot more heavy than the usual > bobboin. > I have used them for a gimp thread, but they don't hold much thread, and I > rarely use them. - Just things to have, not use, really!! (like my glass > bobbins, and the pewter one!! but there, ready, for an emergency!!) > from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I first started making lace I went out and bought some beautiful glass bobbins which had spirals of color through them - just gorgeous. However, I cannot get any thread to stay on them as they are simply too smooth. I've tried tying the thread on, using sellotape (I was really desperate that time!!) but to no avail. Also, I have a fantastic olive wood bobbin with carved rings on it - guess what - It's one of the hardest bobbins to use as you can't grab it easily. I am now moving towards buying thin bone midlands bobbins so that I can use them for bucks (thin and bone because then they are the right weight but you can get more on the pillow). Has anyone else had similar problems or is it just me? 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]
