Nah... there's tons of them deliberately designed this way. Everybody likes
different tools. This one looks like a challenge to me.
Kate Henry
Indiana USA
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I'm inclined to agree with you, Alice.
But I also think that it's possible that the *intention* was that the
bobbins be worked that way, but in actual fact, the size of the roller
would probably make that fairly awkward, since the leashes would have to
be so short. Maybe this was made as a surprise gift for a lacemaker by
someone who knew a little bit about what the old pillows looked like, but
did not know how large they needed to be! And the poor lacemaker would
have used it anyway, not wanting to offend.
Clay
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Clay Blackwell
Lynchburg, VA USA
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From: Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I would guess...Yes. Even though there is a platform,
the working angle would make it very awkward to work
the bobbins flat. And the hooded bobbins would have
the covers sliding up if they rolled around on a flat
surface.
All personal opinion, of course. A different type of
bobbin, on this pillow, might work palms down. Maybe
someone has tried it on a similar pillow.
Alice in Oregon -- getting ready to spangle the
Portland Oregon lace day bobbins. Lace day is Oct 6.
--- C Johnson wrote:
> Fun! Thanks Alice, for pointing it out.
>
> I have a question though. Is this pillow for the
> lacemaker who picks the bobbin up and works with
> them in their hands?
>
> Thanks
> Susie
> Morris, IL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alice Howell
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 4:40 PM
> Subject: [lace] antique pillow
>
>
> Since the list is rather quiet, I thought someone
> might be interested in seeing this antique pillow
> on
> eBay. The auction ends in just a couple hours,
> but
> the pictures are still interesting.
>
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Lace-Making-Hooded-Bobbins-And-Roller-Pillow_W0QQite
mZ270161801197\
>
> It has German hooded bobbins, but the pillow style
> reminds me of the Princess Loom. And the picture
> of
> the lady who owned it is included.
>
> Alice in Oregon
>
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