LOL... you made me laugh! I've worked with about 300 at a time... and that is plenty! I wish I could see her finished piece. Of course, it...
Amazing! And this one will blow your mind! [MEDIA] It is a "little easier" to see what she is doing as you are watching from HER point of view in...
[MEDIA] A little video about making lace with spangled bobbins Leslie
[MEDIA] A little video of someone making lace using spangled bobbins. Remember you are watching her "backwards" - not from her point of view. Leslie
@wlwhittier How did I miss this query way back in January! Shame on me! LOL! Yes, it is indeed a lacemaker's bobbin! The shaft is made of bone...
@KSW - the leopard! This bobbin was undoubtedly made by Bobbin Maker "B". This information also comes from the book "Success to the Lace Pillow"...
@KSW... Yes, you are right they are Bedsfordshire bobbins! And yes, the top one is known as a "banded"; but it was also called a "tiger" - due to...
Oh KSW! AWESOME! Yes, I can tell you a LOT more! I'll run up and get my book and be right back! Leslie
Oh yes Dave, I'd love to know more!! Leslie
I know Pegasus! You'd think with "American Pickers" who have run across Pegasus many times that they'd be familiar with it by now - even if they...
Thank you @Kronos! Much appreciated! Leslie
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I stumbled across this identical dish at a local thrift store today. It certainly took my eye! It just screams "color"! I was able to find out...
What fun pieces. Ok, here is a dumb suggestion. What if you replaced the hair with your own (or someone you love) and put some clear resin over...
That sounds like a good plan! I'm glad that you have a friend to call on to help you with the project. I do check in here a couple times a week...
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