Some of the commercial bobbins made in Gozo tend to be rather rough, but sometimes people just have to purchase those if they need bobbins in a hurry for a new project. What we do to give them a "quick fix" is to get two or more bobbins and hold them between the palms of our hands - sort of hands clasped in prayer with the bobbins hidden between them - and we rub them back and forth against each other. They don't become perfect, but a lot better! Personally, I prefer to use antique (or at least old) bobbins or well-finished modern ones. Karen in Malta
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lorelei Halley Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 7:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [lace] rough Lesley I've done a small amount of bobbin making myself, and i recommend using 400 grit sandpaper and a very light touch. I'm sorry to say that whoever made your bobbins was just plain lazy. Getting is smooth is the bobbin maker's job. Perhaps whoever it was doesn't have a lacemaker in the family and therefor just doesn't know about rough spots breaking the thread. Lorelei - 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]
