On Sun, 5 Mar 2006 13:24:09 -0500, Clay wrote: >Years ago, I think it was Steph Peters who introduced us to the hackle plier >which could be used to hold broken threads while repairing, or could be used >when you get to the bitter end of a thread and there isn't enough to hold it >on a bobbin, but there is enough to get to the end of the project!
Nope, I'll have to disclaim the credit for that. I learnt about them from Jacqui Southworth, who lives in a fishing port, so she's a more likely source. Bought mine from the UK Lace Guild at an AGM. What I can lay claim to is a picture of my pair for those of you who have never seen hackle pliers: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/hackle.htm -- Money can't buy everything. That's what credit cards are for. Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
