Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Thanks for all the interesting suggestions! I wrote to Elena, the woman who sells this book, and she said she would ask the publisher. It seems like a long shot but maybe someone will know what this thing is. Avital -- Blog: http://apinnick.wordpress.com Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Do you think you could use the wooden tool to measure wraps of the threads in the narrower area? Not sure how that would work with it being grooved, but that is what I thought at first glance. No, the big knobs on the ends would get in the way. All I use is a piece of paper with two parallel line (computer printed for accuracy) drawn on it. See: http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/misc/misc.htm It would also be a very cool needle case. That's what I think it is; the round knob(s) and grooves are just ornamentation. Brenda in Allhallows www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
So am I the only person that would use a ruler LOL Sue in EY On 7 Oct 2011, at 09:25, Brenda Paternoster wrote: No, the big knobs on the ends would get in the way. All I use is a piece of paper with two parallel line (computer printed for accuracy) drawn on it. - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Wooden implement question
I also measure my threads with a ruler but I can understand Brenda's reasoning with the procedure she uses... And rulers have the little marks a bit embedded thereby controlling the flow of the threads a bit so many Brenda's plan is better. Susie Johnson Morris, Illinois - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
To me, the grooves on the shaft seem to be spiral threads. Then the ring would have complementary threads inside and can be moved up and down like a screw on a bolt. Haven't figured out why, or what the object is, but nobody's suggested the screw/bolt idea yet. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
That's not a good enough image. I'd like to see the rest of the stick. If it's tapered toward the end I'd guess it's a nostepinne. That's a Scandinavian tool for winding yarn balls. Cynthia On Oct 6, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Avital wrote: Dear spiders, I know you people love a good puzzle! This question came up on another list. It's about the wooden stick in the basket on the cover of a Puncetto book. Does anyone know what it's called or how it works? http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/5546568576/ Thanks, Avital -- Blog: http://apinnick.wordpress.com Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Interesting suggestion but it's not a nostepinne. I use nostepinnes frequently and they have to be smooth or you'd never get the yarn off! It looks like both ends are carved. I can't see whether the lower end has a knob, like the upper end, but it's definitely not tapered. Avital On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM, Cynce Williams cyncewilli...@sbcglobal.net wrote: That's not a good enough image. I'd like to see the rest of the stick. If it's tapered toward the end I'd guess it's a nostepinne. That's a Scandinavian tool for winding yarn balls. Cynthia On Oct 6, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Avital wrote: Dear spiders, I know you people love a good puzzle! This question came up on another list. It's about the wooden stick in the basket on the cover of a Puncetto book. Does anyone know what it's called or how it works? http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/5546568576/ Thanks, Avital -- Blog: http://apinnick.wordpress.com Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Wooden implement question
Maybe it's for rolling your lace as it comes off the far side of your pillow? It would need to be pinned at the ends, to keep it from unrolling, and I think I can see a hole in the upper face of the knob at the near end ... But the basket has crochet-type threads, and packets of sewing needles; maybe something related to needle lace? Margery. margerybu...@o2.co.uk in North Herts, UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Avital Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:36 AM To: Arachne.com Subject: [lace] Wooden implement question Dear spiders, I know you people love a good puzzle! This question came up on another list. It's about the wooden stick in the basket on the cover of a Puncetto book. Does anyone know what it's called or how it works? http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/5546568576/ Thanks, Avital -- Blog: http://apinnick.wordpress.com Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Ah, I should have mentioned that Puncetto is a needle lace, not a bobbin lace, and worked without a pillow. Avital On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM, Margery Allcock margerybu...@o2.co.uk wrote: Maybe it's for rolling your lace as it comes off the far side of your pillow? It would need to be pinned at the ends, to keep it from unrolling, and I think I can see a hole in the upper face of the knob at the near end ... But the basket has crochet-type threads, and packets of sewing needles; maybe something related to needle lace? Margery. margerybu...@o2.co.uk in North Herts, UK - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Avital, My guess would be that it's some kind of needle case which unscrews. David I know you people love a good puzzle! This question came up on another list. It's about the wooden stick in the basket on the cover of a Puncetto book. Does anyone know what it's called or how it works? http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/5546568576/ - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Could it be a needle case? The knobs at each end might open/unscrew for access. Looks to be about the right length for a compartment at each end. this is totally a guess :) Carole Dublin, OH USA - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Is it perhaps a holder to roll your length of lace onto. I see it has a little raised bit in the middle, but that wouldn't affect rolling the lace onto it. Malvary in Ottawa where we have a bright sunny day, but cool. Should be warmer by the weekend. - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
I vote for a wood needle case. I have one that is far less fancy but is similar. Nicole Albany, NY On Oct 6, 2011, at 12:11 PM, Carole Lassak cjlas...@earthlink.net wrote: Could it be a needle case? The knobs at each end might open/unscrew for access. Looks to be about the right length for a compartment at each end. this is totally a guess :) Carole Dublin, OH USA - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
On 10/6/11 6:36 AM, Avital wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/5546568576/ I thought it was one of those tapered sticks that you wind rings on in needle lace until I fired up Virtual Magnifying Glass and saw that the end in shadow matches the one we can see. Like the others, I can't think of anything but a needle case. So what's the hole for? To wear it on a lanyard? To put a knitting needle in to use as a wrench to unscrew the cap? -- Joy Beeson http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/ http://www.debeeson.net/LakeCam/LakeCam.shtml#content west of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A. - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Wooden implement question
Hi, Do you think you could use the wooden tool to measure wraps of the threads in the narrower area? Not sure how that would work with it being grooved, but that is what I thought at first glance. It would also be a very cool needle case. Rebecca - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
