Dear David, et al, I think the beauty of Clay's "wings" is that they are above the pillow. That enables the part under the "wings" to be used, and provides storage space above. Looking at her pictures, especially
http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2427344170048870129FeIbLa it becomes apparent that there is a post behind the roller that supports the 'wings', making that part of the pillow a double decker. I know your pillow is table sized, you have a picture of it somewhere, but I'm not aware as to whether it is a block pillow. If it is, the post should be able to fit at the intersection of 4 pillow pieces, being anchored underneath by being attached to a large flat piece of something that fits under at least those 4 pieces of the pillow, if not more. you can then make the shelf as far above the actual work surface as you wish. So you can fan out pretty much to your heart's desire while storing the bundles above, out of the way. You'd probably have to enlist the aid of a metal worker, unless you are accomplished in that area. Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where it's hot, but I finished pruning the antique climbing rose. Now we can get into the garage without getting attacked. David wrote: >I don't know the Christina pillow but from what you've written the >amount of space provided would be equally guaranteed by my table top >sized work area. When I need dozens of bobbins available to go back >and forth across a leaf or flower, I lengthen the threads as much as >18 inches sometimes. Yet still I have stacks on either side "in the >wings" so to speak, and get frustrated by the lack of room. Clay Blackwell wrote, >>So, I put my mind to it and designed "wings". My DH cut the shape >>and engineered a way to attach it to the brass rod. Now, when I am >>working with a large number of bobbins, I can stack those not being >>used on the "wings", on whichever side is appropriate. Then, the >>apron is clear for bobbins that are in use, and I don't have to >>bundle and unbundle nearly as often. > "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." - 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/albums/most-recent
