The suggestion I've heard for spangles on English Midlands bobbins is
that these lacemakers were the first to use machine-spun thread - a
reasonable surmise as they were living close to where the first
spinning machines were invented. The twist on the machine-spun thread
was different from that on the hand-spun (tighter? opposite
direction?) and the spangles helped to stop the bobbins rolling around
on the pillow. I can't remember now where this came from but it seems
as good a suggestion as any other.
Jean in Glasgow where it's a holiday weekend and the sun is shining
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