Here's a question about antique bobbins and spangles: Over the years, I've accumulated (mostly on eBay) a few antique bone bobbins. They are 19th century, some by unknown makers, a few are by well-known makers (Bobbin Brown, etc.). Some of the spangles contain the original antique beads.
I am inclined to want to use them, rather than just put them in a display case. In some cases, the spangles are big and bulky, in some cases, the wires holding the spangles are in danger of coming apart. Is it blasphemy to take the spangles apart, replace the wire in some, completely junk the spangles in some, and selectively rearrange and redistribute beads, and in some cases, put completey new beads on them? I find it difficult to make lace with big, floppy spangles. I want to use the bobbins, but don't want to destroy a bit of history. What do you think? Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
