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For discussions about varieties of pillows, bobbins, tatting shuttles, pillow stands, embroidery hoops and frames. For discussions of regional variations, merits of different materials and shapes, collecting, etc. Tools and equipment for bobbin lace,

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Some Suppliers: http://www.pinterest.com/LaceNews/

Bobbins, tools, bobbin holders: http://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/bobbin-lace-tools/

Many different kinds and shapes of pillows and stands:

http://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/bobbin-lace-working-setup/

Discussion Forum

Recommended Finish for Wood Bobbins? 1 Reply

I've been turning wood for a while and I'm still in the practice stage of developing my wood turning skils, so I thought I would begin to turn my own lace bobbins. The journey began on 2/26/2021, I…Continue

Started by Tamra Brogdon. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator on Thursday.

Traveling with pillow and supplies 16 Replies

Any suggestions on how to find a carrying bag of some fashion for an avg size cookie pillow?Thanks much!!Continue

Started by Lindsey Hughes. Last reply by Elizabeth Ligeti Feb 4.

Bobbin cover/lifter/separator 6 Replies

Check this out! This is so clever! I will be making one of these in the next week or so. Instructions are in both Spanish and English.…Continue

Started by Trinity. Last reply by Trinity Feb 4.

What would you do? 1 Reply

Well, I screwed up. I misunderstood the sewing instructions for the bolster pillow I'm making, and I stitched it up on the wrong edges. In fact, nearly all the stitching is completed for both the…Continue

Started by Trinity. Last reply by Trinity Jan 29.

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Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on November 5, 2019 at 11:32pm: a video on turning a bobbin

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/73458929_137129695971...

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on September 5, 2019 at 3:51pm: a clever idea -- a way to keep bobbins wound in pairs from becoming hopelessly tangled while you set up a piece.

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Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on August 15, 2018 at 6:25pm: Saw this on facebook today. a lacemaker's lamp

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1900983199986229&set=gm...

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on June 14, 2018 at 5:47pm: I also made a sawdust pillow many years ago, and it was just about as messy as this one. I was coughing for a week afterward. And I had to take it apart and repack it with more sawdust, since it had settled for 24 hours after I first made it. It worked as a pillow, but is very heavy, far to heavy to take to workshops and meetings. These guys in the video really did a good job of beating that sawdust. But I don't understand why they mixed in those little round balls.

Comment by Barbara Gordon on June 12, 2018 at 7:23pm: Three hours ago, I had posted about the biggest bobbin lace pillow in the world on my FB page and have seen interests in it already. I was truly amazed myself at how they went about making it. I have made two pillows myself, but no where near as large as this one. 7:05 Low cost Bobbins Jenny Brandis 11K views 6:18 Beginning Shuttl...

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on June 12, 2018 at 6:08pm: Watching some guys constructing "the biggest bobbin lace pillow in the world". Hilarious. Notice all the sawdust on the floor, the lamp shade.

https://youtu.be/v8DTgyOpko8

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on April 28, 2018 at 3:54pm: Some really impressive painted bobbins

https://www.facebook.com/Bolilloenflor/?hc_location=group_dialog

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on February 27, 2018 at 3:31pm: How to use a LEGO set with motor to wind bobbins!!

https://www.facebook.com/saskiab78/videos/1646966868725709/

Comment by Lorelei Halley Administrator on September 1, 2016 at 4:21pm: For mechanical geniuses -- how to build your own turning lathe, for bobbin making.

https://www.facebook.com/construindoo/videos/1735187643365709/

Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti on August 21, 2016 at 10:03pm: Yes, that is like the one I tried. I did not wind it correctly, for starters, and found it a bit bulky. Perhaps if I had stuck with it a bit more I might have managed it better, but ....!!! :

I really enjoyed the tatting class at IOLI, and came home with a Jumbo tatting shuttle, and some sewing needles that take thick thread, that I have never seen - or heard of before!