[lace] Continental lace bobbins

Dear Arachnids, With all this confession about being a lazy writer and researcher my conscience began to burn a little You all know that the many thousands (probably) of bobbins that I have on my DB none of them are real.  I my have say 30 real EM bobbins in my collection! the rest pretty

[lace] bobbins

Hello lacemakers, I have a friend that is trying to find out about some bobbins that she owns. They are spangled bobbins with an "A" stamped at the base. I can send pictures if you email be privately. Any help would be greatly appreciated as she can't find anything in the books she

Re: [lace] How much did "good" lace bobbins cost historical lace makers?

Or, there is always the motto “The more I learn, the less I realise I know” Snickering, Cearbhael Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2019, at 1:31 AM, > > > I am thinking of adopting the motto "There is sso much we don't know!" > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] How much did "good" lace bobbins cost historical lace makers?

I know that is the sort of question many of you would probably think to ask me, but I have no idea. People like Compton and Haskins worked hard and long to create what in fact are artistic masterpieces. (not mention on primitive lathes.) Then they had to sell them to less than well-paid

[lace] Bobbins--new Downton, Devon Trolly & Malmesbury

My bobbins arrived today & I am thrilled! John Aebi kindly made a few pairs of Downton, Devon & Malmesbury bobbins to go with my lace samples so I posted pics to Arachne Flickr. The Downton ones are bird's eye maple--spotted, sort of like the nitric acid/Aqua Fortis effect. Way cool. The others

Re: [lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

not sure if the term "Power behind the Throne" is totally appropriate, but that is about how I feel. Smile. OK, so the main document is: "A DICTIONARY OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH LACE BOBBINS", this includes a separate section on what is probably my speciality "ENGLISH EAST DEV

[lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

Thank you Brian for an amazing web site. This is a really interesting and informative resource. Hope all goes well with your operation. Ann UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

That is a fantastic piece of work and an excellent resource. Thank you. Hope your op in January will be successful and your recovery will be a speedy one. Karen in Malta - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

Hello Brian and everyone Absolutely fantastic compilation. Congratulations to you, the webmaster and editor Rochelle. Your magnum opus! which I for one will appreciate referencing often. Bev in Shirley BC Canada on a sunny Christmas morning. On Tue, Dec 25, 2018 at 4:21 AM Ilske Thomsen wrote:

Re: [lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

Dear Lemin, congratulation. I am afraid I need 20 years to read and study your work. It’s incredible what you listened üp. Question - could you still see any bobbin? Thank you a lot. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

bobbin collection in the UK: THE DIANA SMITH COLLECTION. Thank you Diana, you are a very special person. I am not sure if the term "Power behind the Throne" is totally appropriate, but that is about how I feel. Smile. OK, so the main document is: "A DICTIONARY OF ANTIQUE ENGLI

[lace] Turning Lace Bobbins - Thank You

I have been overwhelmed by stuff recently and I have been detrimental in thanking all the wonderful people who replied to my question. Some were private and others sent to the list. I am very grateful to you all and I am now clear on the book’s contents. I haven’t had a chance to look at his

Fwd: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

David Springett's book is available on the Springetts website cost GBP14.95 http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Woodturning.html -- Forwarded message - From: Brian Lemin Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 at 04:59 Subject: RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins To: H M Clarke , Lace I have

[lace] Turning Lace Bobbins by Springett

If you are a member of IOLI, I believe this book is in the library M-049. One of the privileges of membership! Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Fwd: RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

hne.com, hcl...@mac.com Subject : Re: RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins Subject : RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins Thank goodness David has also resorted to self publishing and can't imagine that anyone would purchase these out of print books as the extortionate prices being advertised on we

Re: RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

Subject : RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins Abes books has it for about $30 which is about the cost price if I remember. The other prices I saw were ridiculous. I could sell my copy and retire!! Smile I forgot to ask him if he has approached David direct as I believe he self publishes sometimes

Re: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

Brian and Helen Brian is right. David is self publishing and it’s on his website http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Woodturning.html L Sent from my iPad > On 10 Oct 2018, at 04:56, Brian Lemin wrote: > > I forgot to ask him if he has approached David direct as I believe he self

RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

has approached David direct as I believe he self publishes sometimes?? Brian -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of H M Clarke Sent: Wednesday, 10 October 2018 10:06 AM To: Lace Subject: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins Greetings, oh wise lacemakers. I am

[lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

Greetings, oh wise lacemakers. I am interested in David Springett’s book “Turning Lace Bobbins”. Since it is long out of print, I am unable to look at a copy first. I am looking for the ‘tricks of the trade’ for doing the different decorative styles rather than topics such as ‘how to turn

[lace] Bobbins, Pillows and Books

Much as I enjoy reading about and looking at handmade lace, the time has come for me to admit that I have more fiber tools, toys and books than I can ever use in three lifetimes. Can anyone suggest a good place to list some of these items for sale?  Lace pillows, bobbins, threads ... and

Re: [lace] Bobbins holder?

Hi Helen and everyone, That looks like a stand that would work. An easy way to keep count of the pairs wound as well. They also have half day workshops for woodturning using a lathe. It may be a start for anyone interested in exploring the techniques used to create bobbins. On my someday list.

[lace] Bobbins holder?

This seems ideal for those who travel and like to have their pairs of bobbins hanging ready. http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=76776=52=1 Regards, Helen on the west coast of mainland Canada. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] "Continental Lace Bobbins" (Lace Bobbins of the world?)

Hi Brian, I do have quite a large collection of bobbins and many old/antique continentals and Honitons too. Since I am preparing to move house (although I haven't found a new one yet but have sold this one), I will soon be packing these and will be happy to let you have any photos you need while

[lace] "Continental Lace Bobbins" (Lace Bobbins of the world?)

Hello again spiders, At the time of the preparation for writing the Guide and Dictionary, I also mentioned my digital (and actual) collection of what I am calling my "Continental Bobbin Collection". As I am poorly educated in this area of bobbins I asked for a volunteer who may sort or

Re: [lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

I agree that this is the perfect home for the Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins! Clay Sent from my iPad > On May 6, 2017, at 4:45 AM, Jay Ekers <jek...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > > You have had some articles published on the 'Arizona archives', > https://www2.cs.arizona.ed

RE: [lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

Of Brian Lemin Sent: Friday, 5 May 2017 12:17 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!! Summary. I am looking for a reputable "lace" based web site that would care for "my" publication (Please remember the generosit

RE: [lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

er-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Brian Lemin Subject: [lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!! Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication. I have also written "A C

[lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

Hello all, Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication. I have also written "A Collectors Guide to Antique English Lace Bobbins" which is complete and ready for web publication. I n

[lace] Bobbins and the Plain Indians

I was careful to word my challenge to the seller around the issue of provenance. I am clearly glad that I did as they could have been used by the Indians. These bobbins were made around 1830 with one possibly made much later ( I will need to study it carefully.) How do these dates match up

Re: [lace] "Antique Indian Plains Lace bobbins"

I don’t know about plains indians, but my sister saw some Indian made and designed lace, I think she said it was in a museum in Wisconsin Dells. So that would make it northeast forest Indians. Cynthia On Jan 2, 2017, at 11:29 PM, wrote: > I have

Odp: [lace] "Antique Indian Plains Lace bobbins"

Brido11 wrote. . . perhaps some of our American members can tell me if the Colonial missionaries taught lace to the Plains Indian An Episcopal Missionary, Bishop Whipple, established several 'lace schools' in Minnesota among both the Dakota and Chippewa Indians. The women who taught in those

RE: [lace] "Antique Indian Plains Lace bobbins"

Here's a Tiny URL to Brian's link, which gets split into two lines by Arachne and won't work that way: http://tinyurl.com/h8tj3fc There was an article in Piecework fairly recently about lacemaking being taught to Native Americans in the past, but I can't lay my hands on my copy at the moment.

[lace] "Antique Indian Plains Lace bobbins"

I found a description on eBay of what to me are Cleary two English lace bobbins. There is a very large price attached to the article. I have challenged the seller, but perhaps some of our American members can tell me if the Colonial missionaries taught lace to the Plains Indians? I might have

RE: [lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

This is an issue with conservators in museums as well. On the one hand the public really does not want to see things that are so badly damaged that they cannot visualize what they looked like originally. On the other hand, the public may be staring at the reconstructed part and thinking it is the

Re: [lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

I agree. Maureen also in sunny East Yorkshire - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

As both a bobbin lacemaker and a tatter, I would say that all items like that are meant to be used. There's something ethereal about using a 'tool' that has seen other hands on it over a number of years. I would repair a spangle that broke, using the original beads where possble. Some friends

Re: [lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

Dear Brian I am not a collector of antiques so I may not be in line with the value of antiques, but I do not see the point in keeping something that is broken, unless it is to prove some point about it's manufacture. Lace bobbins should be used and loved, just as they were in their heyday. Just

Re: [lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

Brian asked whether we should restore old bobbins or leave them in poor state. I think you should ask why you want the bobbin. Do you collect bobbins as a collection of old bobbins or is this bobbin one you want to use? If it the latter, then a certain amount of restoration is necessary.

[lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

Hi Folks, I am always peering at auctions and bobbins sales and sometimes I see a bobbin or a group of bobbin in a terrible state, dirty, wire missing, beads missing, but basically the bobbin is ok. Every occasionally (very occasionally) I see a bobbin that to me has been restored. It

Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

g lace > > Sue > > suebabbs...@gmail.com > > -Original Message- From: Ann McClean Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 > 8:22 AM To: lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Selling my lace > bobbins :( > After not making bobbin lace for over 15 years [du

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

Forwarding for you, Ann. So sorry to hear why you had to stop making lace Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Ann McClean Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:22 AM To: lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :( After not making bobbin

[lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

After not making bobbin lace for over 15 years [due to osteo-arthritis] and 4 house moves later, I've started sorting through my 500+ lace bobbins that I collected over the years from various places - both home and overseas, with a view to giving other lacemakers the chance to enjoy them

[lace] Bobbins

Hello All! It's a small world after all! A friend sent me a holiday gift box & what should I find? Sixpenny Bobbins--a pair of Midlands with a divider pin to match & two pairs of Honiton bobbins. My friend has visited England several times since her son, D-I-L & grandson moved to somewhere

[lace] bobbins spangles

Thanks to all who wrote! Thanks Louise for the link to Stephen Pearce--WOW--you're right about the shape. Plus I didn't see any wood bobbins on his site. Mine seems to be ebony there's no groove on the head so not Geoff Mudge either. Oh well--it's very pretty so I'm sure I will enjoy using

[lace] bobbins

The Arachne bobbin would have been made for the first anniversary in April 1996, and is one of Margaret Wall's bobbins. (A number of later ones were turned by Joanne Pruitt). I can't comment on the Stephen Pearce one as I haven't got any of his to compare; The Lace Hall bobbin, I'll see if I

RE: [lace] bobbins

I believe number 4 is indeed a Springett bobbin, tail and head are very typical of David's bobbins. This is what Wikipedia says about Horn: A horn is a pointed projection of skin on the head of various animals consisting of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live

[lace] RE: lace bobbins

Susan The second one is not a Stephen Pearce the tail shape is quite different - here a link to a picture of one of his: http://web.archive.org/web/20030804042826/http://homepages.tesco.net/~stephen.pearce/ I can't quite tell from the picture - is there a little groove round the top of the

RE: [lace] bobbins

-Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2014 11:56 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] bobbins Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first

[lace] bobbins

Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first is the Arachne bobbin with spider bead spangle. Next is Stephen Pierce (Pearce?). Next is The Lace Hall Nottingham with a terrific painted cat spangles. The last looks like Tonder gimp fingers may be

[lace] bobbins

Did anyone else in the U. K. see 'Bargain Hunt' yesterday afternoon on Yesterday.A mahogany box was chosen by one team which contained 5-6 pairs of E.Midland bobbins. They were described, by an expert, as Honiton. At the auction they went for £10 or £15. I'm sure that, like me, many

[lace] bobbins

Hi Arachnids Many years ago I taught an introduction to Valenciennes lace to six students with a large range of lacemaking experience, from an experienced teacher who made good quality Flanders lace to a fairly new recruit with only six months experience. The teacher used her continental bobbins,

Re: [lace] bobbins

Dear Alex fellow Arachnids, Alex you hit the nail on the head. Use the bobbins you are comfortable with but also; use them with the pillow you feel comfortable with using. Spangled midlands bobbins can be used on a flat pillow as well as continentals and continentals can be used on a

[lace] New uploads to Arizona (Only read if you have an interest in antique lace bobbins)

Just a note to let you know that my latest flurry of writing and upgrading of articles to the Arizona site is as follows”: The Lace Bobbins of East Devon, 22 pages. This started life as a possible booklet many years ago. It is time I put it up for general reading. I have to say that though

[lace] Another group of lace bobbins on ebay

There's anther lot of lace bobbins on ebay. More feasible as such that the previous lot, but they're not for bobbin lacemaking. They could be for another type of lacemaking, if so, what? To me they look more like elaborate toggle buttons found on duffle coats for instance. http://www.ebay.co.uk

Re: [lace] Another group of lace bobbins on ebay

I think that they are handles to use with plastic supermarket bags. I've seen these for sale by bobbin turners at lace fairs L Kind Regards Liz Baker On 3 Mar 2014, at 07:58, Jean Nathan jean...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: There's anther lot of lace bobbins on ebay. More feasible

Re: [lace] Another group of lace bobbins on ebay

turners at lace fairs L Kind Regards Liz Baker On 3 Mar 2014, at 07:58, Jean Nathan jean...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: There's anther lot of lace bobbins on ebay. More feasible as such that the previous lot, but they're not for bobbin lacemaking. They could be for another type of lacemaking

[lace] lace bobbins?

This is another case of We don't know what they are but why let the truth get in the way of a sale? Most of the world don't know what lace bobbins look like, so we'll call them lace bobbins so a non-lacemaker will buy them, and we'll get rid of them. Jean Nathan in Poole, Dorset, UK

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

Brandis Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 4:16 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] lace bobbins? Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia je

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

Hi All I agree, no way can they be lace bobbins as any of us know them... however In Elizabethan times in the UK bones were carved with holes slightly bigger than this, but the item was around the same size the centre was stuffed with sheeps wool and they were worn inside the clothing

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

At first sight, I thought they could be flutes. But after seing that the holes are different in each stick... I think my guess is incorrect. Then I thought the sticks can be part of a mobile that emits relaxing sounds, kind of this: http://www.maykaesoterismo.com/images/moviles/PERFUMES%20005.JPG

[lace] lace bobbins?

? I'm wondering if, as each would make a different sound and there are eight notes in an octave, these are actually from a wind chime? In message 009501cf05df$23909ec0$6ab1dc40$@brandis.com.au, Jenny Brandis je...@brandis.com.au writes Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

At 03:16 PM 31/12/2013, Jenny Brandis wrote: Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved They look more like mini recorders, flutes or pan pipes to me David in Ballarat, where it's now 2014

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

But then, David, why are there different number of holes? Antje González, from Spain. - 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:

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

Antje, I had the same thought... and also thought it might be far-fetched. There don't appear to be any holes or grooves to secure the various pieces. But if secured on a base, perhaps they were part of an Aeolian Harp? The holes would make each pipe create a different sound. Clay Sent

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

Jane I'm wondering if, as each would make a different sound and there are eight notes in an octave, these are actually from a wind chime? Me too, but then I remembered that the Chinese use the Pentatonic scale which requires only 5 holes :( David in Ballarat, AUS 0103 hrs on Jan 1st 2014 -

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

I go with everyone who thinks they are a musical instrument. The holes to me signify some sort of flute. Maybe 9 of the pipes of a pan pipe: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1233465/paixiao Sue http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved - To

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

That's really interesting Sue. Where did you find out about it and what would the items have been called? Karen in Malta - 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:

[lace] Re: Lace Bobbins

Could these be part of a game? - YES! they are more likely Mahjong counters than they are lace making bobbins. The Chinese didn't make lace...they did amazing embroidery. As someone pointed out there is fabric or cord in some of the holes. I'd think they were beads attached to a bit of

RE: [lace] lace bobbins?

This was my first thought too and they would each have a different tone so they would make a very musical windchime... Cearbhael -Original Message- From: AGlez Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 6:24 AM To: Arachne Subject: Re: [lace] lace bobbins? Then I thought the sticks can be part

[lace] lace bobbins?

Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia je...@brandis.com.au mailto:je...@brandis.com.au www.brandis.com.au http://www.brandis.com.au

Re: [lace] lace bobbins?

Jenny Brandis je...@brandis.com.au wrote: Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? Boy, those are strange! No way they're lacemaking bobbins, but I have no idea what they could be for. I wonder what that red stuff is poking out of the holes in the central one

Re: [lace] Square lace bobbins

Hi Arachnids, For lace with numerous sewings I like to use Duchesse or Bruges bobbins depending on the weight of the thread. For very fine thread I will use Honiton bobbins especially if a large number of bobbins are needed as they are slim and one can accommodate many bobbins on the pillow.

[lace] Square lace bobbins

  I was noticing that I don't see square lace bobbins on ebay so I decided to paint some and list them on ebay. I have a couple there now. One will be ending real soon. I am planning on continuing to paint more and selli g them. Some of you might have some of my Celtic ones that i painted years

Re: [lace] Square lace bobbins

I prefer to use the Italian Cantu bobbins when I have lots of sewings. Besides they make the most beautiful sound while I am working. Karen in Malta Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] bobbins with peeps

The only thing I've found about stanhopes and bobbins is the following thread here at Arachne: http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg12148.html Yours, John Mead, in Tacoma, WA where the weather is lovely - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Bobbins with Stanhopes

In my collection of lace and embroidery tools are 2 antique needle cases containing Stanhopes. One has an early photo of Jerusalem, and was purchased over 20 years ago at an antiques show. The other was purchased in February from a Maine antiques dealer. It contains two early views of

[lace] bobbins with peeps

Hello all, Does anyone know who supplies the bobbins with peeps? I'm not sure if I have the right word but it a little thing that you look into that has a picture! My group is interested in contacting a supplier. Irene Whitham Surrey, BC Canada - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] bobbins with peeps

, Irene Steve Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 3:49 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] bobbins with peeps Hello all, Does anyone know who supplies the bobbins with peeps? I'm not sure if I have the right word but it a little thing that you look into that has a picture! My group

[lace] bobbins

Agnes It would be wonderful to post photographs of those bobbins on the internet. Hint hint. Lorelei - 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:

Re: [lace] bobbins

You mean all of them? Not sure how I would go about it. Btw: I just checked, and I have 565 different ones, not 557. Agnes Boddington Agnes It would be wonderful to post photographs of those bobbins on the internet. Hint hint. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] bobbins

Agnes I was thinking, all of them. But I'm laughing because I understand what a huge project that would be. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] bobbins

That is for sure. Lyn Lorelei wrote: Agnes I was thinking, all of them. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] bobbins

Lorelei wrote: Agnes I was thinking, all of them. But I'm laughing because I understand what a huge project that would be. I know it is wishful thinking. But if you ever get the urge, I think you would have a lot of viewers. Lorelei Why don't you choose 5 bobbins that you consider to be

[lace] Bobbins song and a Hello

Thank you Noelena, this is the best song to have stuck in my head. The words put a big smile on this ol' face   Hello Jolene, enjoy your lacemaking.   Aine in Reading Pennsylvania    Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Bobbins

Years ago I went away taking my lace with me. I then realised I was short of about 10 bobbin. My husband thought of using the Dolly pegs which were under the sink where we were staying. They of course already have a head to hitch your thread to. Worked a treat. Vivienne - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] bobbins and music

I have a small set of bamboo bobbins. They make a delightful noise as I use them. They were given to me by a friend. Unfortunately I only have 12 bobbins so I can't use them very often. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Nancy Neff nnef...@yahoo.com wrote: Has anyone else noticed a 

Re: [lace] bobbins and music

Lorelei wrote: I've often thought of just hanging them up in a bunch giving them a whack as i walk past, so I could hear all the tones. A few years ago I bought a packet of unfinished wood Midlands bobbins. I strung them on a piece of fishing line and hung them up so I could spray them

Re: [lace] bobbins and music

I love the sound of my old little antique Bucks bobbins. They are mostly made of fruit-woods. When Jacquie and I were in Camariñas, Spain, in April people were very interested in watching her use her Midlands bobbins with all the spangles and (a little less so) interested in seeing my little

Re: [lace] bobbins and music

Nancy, al my different bobbins, different in shape and in wood, make different sounds. Some more noisy others nearly silent, some more melodic others more unmusical. And it depends how quick you work. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] bobbins and music

Hi Arachnids,   I know there have been numerous postings about the relationship between lace and music, but I just discovered another one, to my delight!  I have been using my Belgian bobbins and fine Binche bobbins exclusively for a number of years.  Today, however, I pulled out an old (YEARS

[lace] bobbins and music

Nancy I have some 6 inch bobbins I made from 3/4 inch stock. They make a nice low pitched thunk. Then I also have some 5 inches long made from 3/8 inch stock and each different wood, with different densities, make different pitches. I've often thought of just hanging them up in a bunch giving

Re: [lace] bobbins and music

Nancy Neff nnef...@yahoo.com wrote: Has anyone else noticed a difference in tunings among sets of different kinds of bobbins?  Perhaps this is unique to Continental bobbins, since I'll bet that the different beads and types of decorations would make Midlands bobbins sound slightly

[lace] Bobbins on eBay

Hi everyone, A little while ago someone on Arachne asked about Binche bobbins. In sorting through some of my -extensive- bobbin collection I came accross some packs of new Binche bobbins. They were bought a while ago for my own use but I use the slightly heavier Duchesse bobbins. I have

Re: [lace] Bobbins with detachable heads

, The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: From: The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com Subject: Re: [lace] Bobbins with detachable heads To: lace@arachne.com, Brian Lemin brid...@bigpond.com Date: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 23:03 I'll have a rummage, at the weekend, and see if I can't find

[lace] Bobbins with detachable heads

Quite fascinating, especially to learn that they came with spools! The style of bobbin is a well known style and I doubt if we pulled the heads of these bobbins they would come apart! I would suggest the detachable head style was made for this system. Thank you indeed for thinking about me.

Re: [lace] Bobbins with detachable heads

: Brian Lemin brid...@bigpond.com Subject: [lace] Bobbins with detachable heads To: lace@arachne.com Date: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 22:12 Quite fascinating, especially to learn that they came with spools! The style of bobbin is a well known style and I doubt if we pulled the heads

[lace] bobbins

Thank you, Brian, for posting that Ebay number for the Abbott bobbins,. As soon as I saw them I realized I had a similar one, - had a look for it, - and Yes! I have one!! So now I can add the makers name to it!! It is fairly slim, and I see I have spangled it, so it came down from Grandma without

Re: [lace] bobbins

Yes, this is the second time this has happened. Maybe, there is somerthing wrong with her e-mail server. Sallie --Original Message-- From: Elizabeth Ligeti Sender: owner-l...@arachne.com To: arachne lacing ReplyTo: Elizabeth Ligeti Subject: [lace] bobbins Sent: Feb 12, 2011 17:55 Thank

Re: [lace] bobbins/weird message

Hi everyone - not about bobbins, but the weird message is spam of some kind. Delete it. A shame it has to clutter the digests though :( On 2/12/11, bertra...@gmail.com bertra...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, this is the second time this has happened. ... On another question, - I have the Digest form

Re: [lace] bobbins

Yes I've received two as well. Diana in Northants - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Ligeti lizl...@bigpond.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 11:55 PM Subject: [lace] bobbins Thank you, Brian, for posting that Ebay number for the Abbott bobbins,. As soon

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