I have a really nice one made by Toby Neeve in the early 90's. It has 2 lovely plain ends "bookending" 2 notched bars. I don't remember what wood he used (rosewood maybe), and it's beautifully finished and hold about 50 pairs, if I hang across both rows, but I could get about 100 pairs if I wanted.
I haven't used it much of late, as my projects have been scarce the past several years (having kids kind of put a crimp in things for a while, but now they're both in school... :-) ), but I have used it for bigger projects that need a lot to start with. I just use a bobbin roll for the smaller ones. I have pieces of lace I've made and not figured out a practical use for BUT they have come in very handy for displays of my collection I've shown at some of my local public libraries. Sometimes the long lengths are handy, sometimes the smaller ones just fill a gap. Some pieces are on display under my small collection of tea cups, and if the library ever needs another display, some of the handkies/doilies will look cute under demitasse cups. I'm currently tatting a little edging I will try to use in a scrapbook (we'll wee what happens) - it's some thing to do whilst I await my foot surgeon's arrival on the days I go see him. Cheers, Helen, Aussie in Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
