Dear Jeri, et al, I agree with Elaine Merritt and add the fact that you can get basic continental bobbins for $1 per. The only real drawback is that some people complain that they roll. Then, enter the square bobbin, although I don't really think that is necessary. Midlands bobbins are incredibly beautiful, but if the purpose of bobbin lacemaking is to make lace, and not to use Midlands bobbins, the continentals win. In my opinion. And it is certainly a matter of opinion. Since I use continentals exclusively, I can say nothing on the speed of lacemaking.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where the weather has been unseasonably pleasant for this time of year. Not too hot, little rain, been going on for weeks. OK, I was away for the heat wave, but still, only one real heat wave, Remarkable. Via Jeri, Elaine Merritt wrote: >"Regarding bobbin shapes, I love to collect Midlands bobbins, but there is >no doubt in my mind that a lacemaker who is working for her living will be >able to make lace faster using continental bobbins which are all the same >size and weight. I think the varying shapes of continental bobbins have >been determined by the type of lace being made, the thickness of the thread, >the shape of the pillow and therefore the way the bobbins are handled. The >varying Belgian shapes, differing as they do for Rosaline, Duchesse, >Bloemwerk, Michelin, etc. are examples of this. Elaine Merritt" > >Jeri Ames in Maine USA >Lace and Embroidery Resource Center > - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
