Dear Bobbin Collectors and Christa, One thing those of us who have been learning about lace for a long time have learned is - just when you define something, there is an exception. I'm afraid your two-sentence question has become a long reply, Christa:
The German book that Ilske recommends "Kloppel-Kissen-Stander", published by Deutscher Kloppelverband (German bobbin lacemakers' association), was discussed here in August 2006. It was published in 2002, ISBN 3-934210-32-5. Four editors. A separate 70-page English translation -"Bobbins-Pillows-Stands" was available. Out-of-print; mine came from Holly Van Sciver in the U.S. You might find bobbin pictures on the LaceFairy site. Or, the book can be borrowed from The International Old Lacers', Inc. if you are a member. It is listed in their library inventory under History, as H-117. Let us "talk" about the spangles. The Danish bobbins have a large round bead-shape carved of the same wood (all one piece of wood, or maybe glued large bead attached to the bobbin shank). This bead-shape has grooves carved in it. The beads appear to be small seed beads that are strung on wire, like a tiny necklace, permanently set into the grooves. They are not strung on a wire so that they swing free, like English Midlands bobbins. Sometimes suppliers sell these Danish bobbins, especially at U.S. Lace Days. The Slovakian bobbins are more primitive in appearance (chunky). They are from one piece of wood that has been hand-carved into 2 or more "links". At the bottom of the bobbin shank, they have a carved round open link/eye/ring, and continuing with the same piece of wood, the carver makes a pendant with a link/eye/ring at the top that fits in the main link/eye/ring. The bottoms look like large beads/flowers/hearts, carved to compliment the main part of the bobbin. Perhaps you have seen chains carved of wood, especially in antiques shops. It is the same method, and requires special carving skills.. We are still waiting to hear about when the first spangles were made! I think it was not recorded, so we do not know. Most people who made the early laces were not literate, and they lived in a tumultuous world. Fires destroyed everything that would burn, and that was common in times of war. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 10/16/2010 12:47:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kyger...@hotmail.com writes: This is interesting. Aren't these all areas where spangles are NOT used today? Christa Virginia, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
