Janet wrote: >Another newbie question for you all. I am looking at starting to order my equipment and >was wondering what people prefered for a pillow shape and which is considered most >versatile. > Thank you all in advance for your differing opinions! :-)
Hi Janet! What an exciting time for you!! I remember when I first started, and I couldn't get my hands on my own bobbins and pillows fast enough!! All of the advice you have received from the list is good - no, make that great!! I can't disagree with anything anyone has said. I just want to add that some (if not most...) of our favorite vendors put together beginner packages that are very cost effective, and at the same time have quality materials that you can continue to use after you have moved on to a "loftier" status in lacemaking. Many of these kits are supplied with an 18" pillow, but if you ask, most vendors will send you a larger size (and adjust the kit price accordingly - although it's not usually much.) You may be confused about the term "cookie" pillow, when it comes to those beginner kits from vendors. These are usually ethafoam pillows that do not have a high dome that many members of the list have complained about (myself included!). These pillows make excellent beginner pillows and last a very long time. One of our Canadian members recently wrote that she loves them (Bev?) while Tamara loathes them. I tend to agree with Bev, but I haven't had quite as many years to get firmly wedded to natural materials as Tamara has. One of the distinct advantages of the ethafoam is that it is far lighter than wool or grass, and so makes a great pillow to take to classes. While you've gotten loads of suggestions about roller pillows, block pillows, bolsters, and travel pillows, I am still a firm believer in the universal appeal of the flat cookie pillow. Our guild always recommends this as a first pillow, because it can be used for so many things, is inexpensive, and lightweight. Keep us informed about your progress!! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
