I have made all my own pillows and most of my own tools...single (very low) income and 3 teens to feed meant it was the only way I could get started...now mostly because I enjoy.
My favorite pin pusher is a nail punch, my bobbin holders are coated wire coat hangers from the el cheapo shop...cut in half and neck end bent around to make the pin bit. My prickers, lazy susan and needle pin are bent (where needed) embroidery needles pushed into broken bobbin handles, square pillows made from blocks of styrofoam, covered in blanket then drill cotton fabric, cookie pillows made with chip board base, callico sleeves, old blanket and stuffed with wood shavings from bobbin making. My cover cloths are scraps of fabric or the Cancer Council bandana fund raisers. Bobbin roll instructions are on my blog (early this year I think). I have been making things since I was very, very young and was taught to make the most from what I had...it has stood me in good stead thus far :) Warm regards, Laura Forrester @>++ [email protected] http://lauraslace.blogspot.com/ http://funkyglassbeads.blogspot.com wow! Now that's self-sufficiency! What else do lace-makers make to support our lace habit, and do you have any tips for the rest of us? - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
