Well, there is nothing wrong with that! Smocking is lovely! Leslie
Hi KSW, I'm always glad to share my info ... education is the key to keeping the old arts alive! Here is a photo of my own bobbin from the "rotten...
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...
LOL :)... NOOOOO!!! She wouldn't want to pay what I'd have to ask! This one is a labor of love! Leslie
Well, I see what you are planning. Ultimately, I think you are planning something difficult... possible...but difficult. I worked in the Bridal...
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