I've used continental bobbins for Bruges, but, probably because I'm not as dexterous as most found them difficult to handle and also the threads untwisted as they rolled about.
The spangles on Midland bobbins stop them from rolling and I also pick up and move bobbins by the spangles because that's the easiest way for me. And before anyone says that's wrong, if I didn't do it that way I wouldn't be able to make lace. After all, there are no lace police. It makes sewings a bit more difficult, but I tend to make continuous lace so that's not usually a problem and the spangles do break sometimes. That's a price I'm happy to pay and always have wire, pliers and a few spare beads with me to do running repairs. Jean Nathan in Poole, Dorset, UK - 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/
