My preference between straw and polystyrene, which is the choice here in UK, is for polystyrene. The straw lasts a great deal longer, and is almost impossible to wear out as far as I know, but straw is so heavy, and I just can't carry heavy things any more. Having said that, it is necessary for the polystyrene to have a bit of weight to it or I find I just cannot hold it down enough to make lace on it!
Ann in Manchester, UK ----- Original Message ----- From: "nerakmacd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Clare Settle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Lace list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 6:54 PM Subject: [lace] Straw vs ethafoam > I'm wondering which pillows you prefer, and why. I know that the ethafoam can become worn easier after much use with the pins. Is it the same with the straw, or does the straw tend to 'regroup' better after being used over and over with the pins. I hope I'm making sense here. Most novices start with the ethafoam because of it's cheaper cost, but as you progress and become better, do you prefer to move up to straw because it's better to work with? > Karen > Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
