Re: [lace] re: what is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-15 Thread Alice Howell
As a long-time sock darner, this is too small and too curved for most darns. It might work in the very end of the toe on a small hole, but no efficient darner is going to take time to change the egg when the regular egg is already in the sock. Besides, there isn't a single needle scrape on the

Re: [lace] re: what is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-15 Thread clayblackwell
OK... how about that thingie that the doctor taps your knee with to check your reflexes... -- Original message -- From: Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think we need to explore non-sewing uses. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace] re: what is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-15 Thread Rochelle Sutherland
I spoke to Mum last night who did her tailoring certificates. She has used one in the past for opening up seams. It had no handle, you just put your thumb into the holes depending on the angle you needed. Reflex hammers are rubber, I use one regularly in my practise. --- Rochelle Sutherland

[lace] re: what is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-14 Thread the Mouzons
Going back to Avital's suggestion of a darner... but instead of gloves, what about socks? Debbie in Florida [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]