15, 2010 8:38 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object - solved
The hoop (no idea what it's official name is) has a horseshoe-like shape.
You open it and place the fabric so that when you close the hoop the fabric
edge is across the opening between the tips. Fri
> How does it work?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
> Behalf Of Charlene Charette
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:26 PM
> To: Historical Costume; Historic Needlework
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenit
How does it work?
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Charlene Charette
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:26 PM
To: Historical Costume; Historic Needlework
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object - solved
The mystery
The mystery object turns out to be an embroidery "hoop" used for
working on handkerchief edges. I wasn't convinced that it would hold
taut enough, but after testing it does appear to work just fine.
--Charlene
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 11:02 PM, Charlene Charette
wrote:
> This was found in my gran
R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
also in the lot is a piece (same plastic) that at first looks like a baby pacifier.
It is a 5" stick with small loop at one end and a disc about the size of a
fifty cent coin, is pierced and mounted on the stick. The other end is slightly like
a tweezer, but not manipu
A picture would do the trick...if i can manipulate my camera and this screen. I
will try.
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From: "Marjorie Wilser"
Sent 4/15/2010 1:31:34 AM
To: "Historical Costume"
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified objectAs a knitter & historian, I can't
see how the second object
As a knitter & historian, I can't see how the second object might be
used. A pic would help.
== Marjorie Wilser
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"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Apr 14, 2010, at 6:33 AM, R Lloyd Mitch
I am thinking by your description that it may be something to do with making
lace but not bobbin lace. Or it could be a pin puller.
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I have the piece you describe above and the 'sewing' item is nothing like
it. VT Country Store still stocks the hair item.
?My 'racket' is
I have the piece you describe above and the 'sewing' item is nothing like it.
VT Country Store still stocks the hair item.
?My 'racket' is definately a sewing/knitting tool of some kind. It came in a
lot of sewing items; also in the lot is a piece (same plastic) that at first
looks like a baby p
http://picasaweb.google.com/Charlene281/20100404?feat=directlink
I bought something identical to it from Goody hair accessories back in
the early 80's. It was for doing rolled, 40's style hairdos, and I
believe it was a repro of something from that time. You were supposed to catch the ends
I bought something identical to it from Goody hair accessories back in
the early 80's. It was for doing rolled, 40's style hairdos, and I
believe it was a repro of something from that time. You were supposed
to catch the ends of your hair between the two halves and then roll it
up. I nev
Wow!? This would answer for mine.? Could also be used to stabilize crochet
balls.
kathleen?
-Original Message-
From: "otsisto"
Sent 4/5/2010 9:15:23 AM
To: "Historical Costume"
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified objectIt may not be the same thing but I
have seen something similar to i
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 Mess
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 uni
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
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
"Lear
No holes; smooth plastic with a rivet-like hinge.
--Charlene
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Marjorie Wilser wrote:
> It looks like a small purse frame to me. Are there holes around the edges
> for thread to go through?
>
> == Marjorie Wilser
>
> =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
>
> "Learn to l
It looks like a small purse frame to me. Are there holes around the
edges for thread to go through?
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Apr 4, 2010, at 9:02 PM, Charlene
This was found in my grandmother's things after she passed. She kept
it with her sewing stuff although that doesn't necessarily mean it's
sewing-related. Any idea what it is?
http://picasaweb.google.com/Charlene281/20100404?feat=directlink
--Charlene
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