Catlady....just to show you how aeach lacer must decide for themselves. I
like the Belgian bobbins because they DO roll!!!! Nice, plain and not diddly.
Some like a tilted pillow, I like mine nearly flat.
......and so it goes in just about every aspect. None are wrong or the only
way......take you time, improvise where you can until you get the hang of
this. ......the treat yourself to a really good pillow and just the perfect
bobbins.
Happy Lacing.
Barb
Texas....I am down to three kitties...and generally they leave the lace
pillows alone. But I do cover, very well, so they have have a comfortable nap
when it suits them ;-)
----- Original Message -----
From: Janice Blair
To: lace-digest
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 11:41 AM
Subject: [lace] Introduction
Hi Catlady,
I have only one cat at the moment but most of my lace ends up with a
little fur in it even though I keep the pillows covered at most times!
I am sure Bev will chime in as she is the Editor for the Canadian Lace
Magazine. Do try to contact the local lace guild as you might have a
neighbour who makes lace.
Most of us have to purchase our stash from vendors but do ask the group
advice about types of bobbins, pillows, etc., to purchase so that you don't
make a mistake. I bought cheap Belgian bobbins to work with but hated the way
they rolled on my domed pillow. I much prefer the newer International ones
with squared off sides but not many twiddly bits that get in the way of
sewings. Check out the types of lace that appeal to you as some use
specialist bobbins such as Honiton which are not much use for other heavier
laces. Do ask questions that you might think are stupid, its amazing how many
of us learn something else from the answers.
I am also from Manchester (Stretford), but have lived in the US now for 24
years.
Welcome to Arachne.
Janice
Janice Blair
Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA
http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/
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