Re: [lace] Re: Block pillow question

I only use the hot-wire outside, preferably on a windy day as it makes the foam cut straighter. The foam I use is called XPS, it does not bead and let off little pearls like most foam, and it can easily be cut with a stanley knife, but I use the hot wire purely because of my hand tremors. Much

Re: [lace] Re: Block pillow question

My preference for size of block pillow depends on the width of the piece of lace being worked - and sometimes on its length too if it's a large panel. I like to have a lot of space at the side of the pillow for storing bobbins as I work. I like the block pillows from Church Meadow Crafts, as I

RE: [lace] Re: Block pillow question

G'day Joseph, I have two main pillows which I love working on. One is an ordinary cookie pillow - a large one about 60cm diameter - which I was told was the last one made here in Victoria, AUS stuffed with horse hair. The other one for larger pieces I had specially made by an old friend now

[lace] Re: Block pillow question

Hi Joseph, 30" might be too big for comfort. I find that I have trouble seeing up close because the lace is so far away even in a 23" one. I for sure wouldn't want one any bigger. Nancy On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 7:43 AM, Joseph Young wrote: > Thanks Nancy, I

[lace] Re: Block pillow question

Thanks Nancy, I think I might make mine 30" octagonal with half blocks and an optional pit to make spheres. I will certainly use some half blocks as working on the hankie at the moment is awkward because its too little to move the block, and too much to not move it, so the bobbins only have a