Re: [lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins

2008-01-20 Thread Barron
Hi Devon, these have cup hooks on the top - are they of any use to you? http://www.lacewingdesigns.co.uk/wirework.htm jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins

2008-01-20 Thread Dmt11home
At one time I purchased some bobbins from Lenka and Libor with cup hooks on the side which I just love. After they stopped selling them, Jim and Paul Stavast of BeeUtahful Bobbins made me some, which were great. But now they seem no longer to be making bobbins. I would like to buy some

Re: [lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins

2008-01-20 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Devon - I vaguely remember your bobbins, and certainly remember how much you liked them! Have you checked with the usual European suppliers of mass-produced bobbins to see if they carry a similar base bobbin, to which you could add the hook? Otherwise, I'd suggest contacting Richard

Re: [lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins

2008-01-20 Thread Diane Z
I bought and used the bobbins with the cup hooks on the top. I bought them from Lenka with the kits in the early days since I don't remember seeing cup hooks on the side. The result was that the tops broke off of 1/3 of the bobbins. I rewound the wire on regular bobbins with the widest shank

Re: [lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins

2008-01-20 Thread Lorri Ferguson
to be drilled so you don't split the bobbin wood. I also like to have a fairly thick bobbin as they need to hold up under more tension with wire. Lorri Subject: Re: [lace] Lenka type wire lace bobbins Hi Devon, these have cup hooks on the top - are they of any use to you? http