Re: [lace] foam roller

2011-01-08 Thread lacelady
A foam roller can be a problem, depending on the type of foam. I had a pillow with the roller made of a piece of pool noodle foam. After making about 3 or so yards of lace around the middle of it, I found I had a 'ditch' down the middle instead of a smooth roller. When I dis-assembled the

[lace] Card Exchange

2011-01-08 Thread La
Wow!  Did I get a surprise this past week!  I knew for certain that I would eventually receive my Christmas card from my partner, Joepie, just didn't know how special it would be.  I've even put off looking at the page of all of the exchanges so I'd be surprised!  Joepie sent her card in plenty of

[lace] Bunny Lace Patterns

2011-01-08 Thread Betsy Sykes
Dear Arachne, I have tried to thank everyone personally who responded to my request for a bobbin lace bunny pattern but in case I've missed anyone, a big thank you to all who replied! I was looking for an easy pattern for a friend who has not been making lace very long. I think we have

[lace] Foam Rollers

2011-01-08 Thread Cherry Knobloch
If you want to make your own, visit a medical supply store. Many sell foam rolls that are used for physical therapy. The one I bought is fatter and firmer than a pool noodle. The biggest challenge was getting the hole straight and exact through the middle if you want to have a dowel for it to