Traditionally, the bobbins used in Denmark are the long ones with spherical knobs at the ends, usually beaded. However, you can use any continental or East Midlands bobbin that you like. Since there are virtually no sewings in Tonder lace, it's perfectly fine to use spangled bobbins, if that's your preference. If you're going to be doing a wide lace that uses many pairs of bobbins, you'd be smart to select something narrow, such as a Binche bobbin.
For pins, I like 30 x .50 steel pins. For some interesting pictures of Tonder bobbins and lace, please take a look at <http://lace.lacefairy.com/International/Denmark.html>. For an interesting discussion about "How to Select a Pin," go to <http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/Pins.html> and scroll down to that title, below the listing of pins. Enjoy your class! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA > I just have a quick question or two. What type of bobbin is traditionally > used for Tonder lace? Should I avoid spangled ones? > > What is the size of pins I should use? I have be trying to look before > I go to class in case I have what I need. > > > Thanks > > Candy > > > PS I have googled and saw lots of pretty lace, a few bobbins and no > definitions on the size of the pins. > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
