[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/02/2006 06:58:38 PM:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:01:21 -0800 (PST), Alice wrote:
I had forgotten that I always wanted a pillow full of rosewood bobbins
because of the beautiful sound they made. Now that the List has reminded
me,
I must start collecting enough to
I was in Brugge/Bruges, Belgium at the Lace Centre a few months ago. We
had been through the lace display and were looking for the Lace Atelier
(studio/workshop) that had been noted at the front gate. The signage was
scarce and the hallway we'd ventured into was long and all the doors were
Sent: Friday, 3 February 2006 7:52 AM
To: lace@arachne.com
Subject: Re: [lace] Sounds of the bobbins
I was in Brugge/Bruges, Belgium at the Lace Centre a few months ago. We
had been through the lace display and were looking for the Lace Atelier
(studio/workshop) that had been noted at the front
Dear Spiders
Yes, the sounds of the bobbins on the pillow are wonderful. The rhythm of
the movements and the motion of the hands set up a sort of ZONE in my mind.
That is why I get lost in the making of lace and then I realize it has been
3 or 4 hours I have been at it. It is my calming
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:01:21 -0800 (PST), Alice wrote:
I find the different tones of the different styles of
bobbins very interesting. I bought one set of old
bobbins because of the 'clink' they made. Must be the
type of wood.
The pillow affects the tone as well. German hooded bobbins on a roll
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:01:21 -0800 (PST), Alice wrote:
I find the different tones of the different styles of
bobbins very interesting. I bought one set of old
bobbins because of the 'clink' they made. Must be the
type of wood.
I had forgotten that I always wanted a pillow full of rosewood
