Most of what has been described have been tables. I have several of those
mentioned in the correspondence. But the stand I prefer, especially for
travel, is not a table but a stand. It was given to me by Jeannette Van
Ord in the Netherlands and is the kind that is used in Bruges and many
Hello Katelyn and everyone
There are some really nice purpose built lace tables out there, the
Tablemate folding table is popular too. I have space, and a room with good
light for lace etc. (there is lots of 'etc.'). I use a plain office table
where I can spread out all my lace gear. I find that
I have two pillow tables and one collapses much better than the other. For the
collapsable one, it's something like a snare drum stand, but made of wood. The
other stand is more like a table, round top that slants. Can send photos this
evening is needed.
Beth McCasland
Seattle
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I've been through a variety of stands through the years. It is most important
that the chair to table height fits yourself. Propping the pillow on something
and having it rest on your lap is one way to get the working surface at a
usable height. The shoulders should be relaxed, upper arms
The tablemate is a wonderful table to travel with. But if you're
flying, be sure to get the small one. There is a larger one, but it
weighs more and may not fit in your suitcase. I've bought several of
them while they were on sale a various times, and have enough to lend to
other lacemakers
Yes, your cat would dump your pillow off a table that sizemine did. I was
using a TV tray table, about the same size as a Tablemate and the pillow
extended beyond the table. My cat tried to use it as a stepping stone to the
cat tower. He got yelled at, but my pillow was still upside
I have got the ordinary 'shelf' type fitments that consist of two metal
strips with slots in screwed to the wall. The triangular brackets that the
shelf
itself fits on are available in lots of sizes (for different shelf widths) and
I use those for the pillows - without a shelf first. The
You can find examples at www.bobbinmaker.com/restarea.html I have made a
number of these and have learned a few tricks along the way. I would be
willing to pass those on to your carpenter if you would like.
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Bobbins by Van-Dieren
Kenn Van-Dieren
2304 Clifford
See this list is made up of the nicest people...we are so lucky,
BarbE
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From: kenn van dieren
I have made a
number of these and have learned a few tricks along the way. I would be
willing to pass those on to your carpenter if you would like.
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