I have heard these called Belgian stands. My Australian made one has given many years service; it is the same as Tess described but additionally has a plate that fits over the top cross bar - this supports the pillow without needing a lap. I usually lay a rubber non-slip mat beneath the pillow for security so I can safely get up and leave without having to move the pillow.
Jay in Sydney -----Original Message----- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Tess1929 Sent: Sunday, 14 May 2017 12:59 AM To: Arachne to post Subject: [lace] Lace stands Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports one edge of the flat pillow while the opposite edge rests on one's lap. With the column compressed, it measures about 18" high and depending on the size of the foot plate about 8" wide. Jeannet van Ord gave me one years ago, and it fits in my suitcase. I have used it for travel and classes, and around the house when space is limited. Several friends have copied it, thanks to their woodworking husbands, and seem to find it as useful as I do. Tess (tess1...@aol.com) in Maine USA, where spring is trying slowly to appear. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
