Re: [lace] needlelace pillows
I use a bolster-like pillow for needlelace, with a dowel under the active area. When I took a class at Ithaca, the teacher (sorry, can't remember her name even though she was a great teacher) showed us that method and folding the work over your finger. I was uncomfortable with the over-the-finger method. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Jennifer Audsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillowsor not. The Valerie Grimwood book I have suggests using a pillow,however to date I haven't used one. Too lazy to make one, don't feel like buying one as yet. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Needlelace pillows
One of or lace group went to a needlelace class and was told to take a full kitchen roll to use as a pillow. A cheap way to decide if you want to use one or not. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] needlelace pillows
Hi,Jen I have a needlelace pillow, but I never use it. I prefer holding the lace in my hand while I work, and it's much easier to carry around that way (useful for taking to meetings when a bobbin lace pillow is too awkward to manage on public transport). The biggest piece I've done without a pillow was about 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide (I think - I can't be bothered to take it down off the wall and measure it), and as far as I can remember I didn't have too much trouble holding it. Could you borrow a pillow to try, to see whether it suits you to work that way? Beth in a damp, grey Cheshire, England Jennifer wrote: I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillows or not. What have benn your experiences pillow vs no pillow? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] needlelace pillows
Hallo Jen and all spiders, My lace tutor taught us how to make a small pillow for needle lace that I have found very useful although my first love is BL. Find a piece of rigid tube ( I got a piece from the carpet shop it is the centre that the carpets are rolled onto) mine was 3inches across cut to 9inches long. lightly pad it with felt or something of that thickness and cover with a material similar to what you would cover a bobbin lace pillow i.e. lint free. Make it slightly longer than the roll so that you can tuck the ends into the roll to get them out of the way. You can then hold your work on it with a piece of elastic both ends, this makes a comfortable small pillow that sits on your lap or can be held in the hand whichever you find more comfortable for working. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK Just managed to prick out Bridget Cooks small fan pattern and wound bobbins in readiness for when the cast comes off my arm next Tuesday.. Yippee. Message - From: Jennifer Audsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 3:35 AM Subject: [lace] needlelace pillows Hi Spiders, I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillows or not. The Valerie Grimwood book I have suggests using a pillow, however to date I haven't used one. Too lazy to make one, don't feel like buying one as yet. What have benn your experiences pillow vs no pillow? Thanks, Jen in (warm and sultry) Melbourne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] needlelace pillows
Another method that I have heard of for making a needlelace pillow is to use an empty baby milk tin. you can pad it and cover it with a snug drawstring bag which you can have in such a way that you can still open the milk tin and store your threads etc inside it when you are not working on your lace. Claire Kent,UK Miserable and chilly today but not as cold as it has been. On 27 Jan 2005, at 2:20 pm, Maureen Harvey wrote: Hallo Jen and all spiders, My lace tutor taught us how to make a small pillow for needle lace that I have found very useful although my first love is BL. Find a piece of rigid tube ( I got a piece from the carpet shop it is the centre that the carpets are rolled onto) mine was 3inches across cut to 9inches long. lightly pad it with felt or something of that thickness and cover with a material similar to what you would cover a bobbin lace pillow i.e. lint free. Make it slightly longer than the roll so that you can tuck the ends into the roll to get them out of the way. You can then hold your work on it with a piece of elastic both ends, this makes a comfortable small pillow that sits on your lap or can be held in the hand whichever you find more comfortable for working. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK Just managed to prick out Bridget Cooks small fan pattern and wound bobbins in readiness for when the cast comes off my arm next Tuesday.. Yippee. Message - From: Jennifer Audsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 3:35 AM Subject: [lace] needlelace pillows Hi Spiders, I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillows or not. The Valerie Grimwood book I have suggests using a pillow, however to date I haven't used one. Too lazy to make one, don't feel like buying one as yet. What have benn your experiences pillow vs no pillow? Thanks, Jen in (warm and sultry) Melbourne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Irma Osterman had us buy a tailor's ham to use as a needle lace pillow. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I don't do needlelace, but my friend used a pressing ham - those hard packed ham-shaped things that all dressmakers have in our sewing rooms. Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] needlelace pillows
Hi Spiders, I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillows or not. The Valerie Grimwood book I have suggests using a pillow, however to date I haven't used one. Too lazy to make one, don't feel like buying one as yet. What have benn your experiences pillow vs no pillow? Thanks, Jen in (warm and sultry) Melbourne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] needlelace pillows
I prefer to use a pillow for needlelace as it leaves both hands free for working. I am sure as with everything it is just a matter of personal preference. For example. I have a straw filled pillow and a poly one and I prefer the straw as the weight of it sits much better in my lap without moving about as I work on it. Claire Kent,UK On 27 Jan 2005, at 3:35 am, Jennifer Audsley wrote: Hi Spiders, I'm curious as to whether many needlelace makers on the list use pillows or not. The Valerie Grimwood book I have suggests using a pillow, however to date I haven't used one. Too lazy to make one, don't feel like buying one as yet. What have benn your experiences pillow vs no pillow? Thanks, Jen in (warm and sultry) Melbourne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
