I have a couple of pillow stands which were turned in exotic woods by Geoff
Mudge in England. Because these are beautifully turned they are not cheap
but are like a piece of furniture and don't look out of place in my lounge
when in use. These were bought as present for me, at different times, by my
DH.
Geoff Mudge does not have a website, he has a small catalogue of the items
he makes which he sends on request. His e.mail is [email protected]
For working on my lap I made a small rectangular cushion out of an old
pillow case I had handy which I cut to size, making it shorter but keeping
it's width. I filled the pillow case with the polystyrene pieces that are
used as packing in parcels of fragile items, I found I was collecting a lot
of these pieces from parcels I received so found a use for them. These
poly pieces come in different shapes but you could buy polystyrene beads in
craft shops to use as well. It does not need to be filled too full just
about half or 2 thirds full, you have to leave plenty of space for the beads
to move about inside. I stitched the opening closed and then made a
removable cover for it in a pretty fabric. This cushion goes on my lap and
when I put the lace pillow on top I shuffle it about on my knees until I get
a good angle to work on, the polystyrene shapes or beads move about to form
a sloping base.
Before you stitch the pillow case opening closed it is a good idea to pin
the opening closed and test with your lace pillow on top to see if there are
too many or too Few pieces. Make any necessary adjustments to the filling
before you finish off the cushion. I can take this cushion in the back of
my pillow carrying bag if necessary, it weighs virtually nothing.
Biggins Bobbins sell a pillow with a bean bag already attached to it, and
also a table stand that folds up.
http://www.bigginslace.co.uk/
Regards
Jenny DeAngelis
Katelyn asked:-
<<I am wondering what everyone is using as a pillow stand for a cookie
pillow. Do you have a freestanding prop only used for your pillow, or do
you make all your lace with the pillow propped up on the kitchen table?
If you have a prop for use on a table, did you make it or buy it?
At my apartment we were really wanting for space, so my pillow rested on my
lap when in use, and I would roll up a t-shirt under the pillow to give it
a little slant. Now that we are in a house I suddenly have much more space,
and could set up on a small table or get a full stand. What do you
reccomend?>>
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