I have found that the very best solution for metallic gimp threads which tend to be unruly is to invest in some bobbins made for the purpose. There are "hookies" out there, but I don't much care for them - they're really more ideal for wire. But my favorite looks like a "modern danish" bobbin, but instead of having a single head, it has what looks like a "C" perched at the top of the bobbin. It is really a flat circle of wood with the center cut out and a small slot cut into the circle on one side (hence my description, "C") and that does the best job for me.
If you don't want to invest in yet more bobbins, may I suggest using a large (diameter) drinking straw. Cut the straw the same length as the throat of the bobbin (the area where you wind the thread) and then make a cut up the length of this piece of straw. It becomes a springy sleeve which wraps tightly around the thread and works nicely - and has the advantage that it doesn't get tangled up with others like it, or with threads from other bobbins (as the clips tend to do). And best of all - they're easy to find, and usually free! In some restaurants, they have black straws, and once I asked for a handful, so that I could share them with others. The black covers look a little more elegant than the white-with-stripes ordinary straw from fast-food. Clay -------------- Original message -------------- From: bevw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yes, there is the tiny hair clip idea, however my gripe with them if using > on all the bobbins - they are like the pens with caps with the pocket clip, > always seeming unbalanced when you use them. There is the problem of > catching the leader threads on the clippy part that sticks up. The > cotton-knit covers didn't interfere with the threads in progress. > > For just one gimp pair, these clips are fine - and - a pair of these clips > in a wee baggy are a cool favour idea for lace events! > I think they can be found at stores-of-all, like dollar stores. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
