Could it be a linen catch? You know, the kind that were used to pinch the table
linens under the table?
I have a vague memory that my Grandmother also had one but she was an American
Indian married to an Italian so not sure.
♫
Chiara Francesca
Which 'Chiara'...?? Nah... wasn't me ;-)
Still _could_ be a purse frame. I could make a purse out of it by
crocheting over the frame, or sewing fabric (by hand) over the frame
to make a totally covered purse.
Of course, one would then need to add a loop and button closure.
== Marjorie Wilser
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I have one of these, also.? Mine is white plastic; the shape varies slightly.?
The outer piece is shaped like a racketball/tennis racket (without handle) and
the inner piece is more triangular (heart?), split at the top with daggard
tips. The out rim is?3 1/2, inner: 2 1/2.? It is the only
It may not be the same thing but I have seen something similar to it. One
was used for the mouth of a yarn bag. The other use was for sewing but I
can't remeber what specifically for and I had the impression that it was an
adaptation to what it's original purpose was.
Sorry,
De
-Original
Wow!? This would answer for mine.? Could also be used to stabilize crochet
balls.
kathleen?
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From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified objectIt may not be the same thing but I
Gold leaf is a lot thicker than 2 molecules.
I meant atoms, because it's an element. But, looking it up just now,
the stuff's really thin, like no more than a few atoms thick. I read
once that the minimum was two, and that the ancient Romans could get
down to four. Back then it was made by
I think the unit of measure you are after is microns...
2010/4/6 Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com
Gold leaf is a lot thicker than 2 molecules.
I meant atoms, because it's an element. But, looking it up just now,
the stuff's really thin, like no more than a few atoms thick. I read
once
Hello!
While in Milwaukee next month, here are some places that I suggest
you visit while here.
Just four blocks away is the Milwaukee Public Museum, www.MPM.edu.
It is the birthplace of the Diorama, which is still on display, and has an
Imax theater. The Streets of Old Milwaukee
