I have been dooming and dreaming about bobbins this last few days. It
started when (after all these years of study) I discovered that almost
all Downton bobbins were hand whittled until more modern times. I had
noticed hand whittled necks, but because my collection is digital and
thus i only handle a few of the bobbins I write about I had not noticed
the bobbin shanks. I then got a lovely lecture from an expert, and
promptly started to dream!
I have recorded my idle thoughts and dreaming in an article soon to be
published on webdocs (I will tell you when it is up)
I hope to answer "all" (smile) the many questions we have about English
bobbins, when did they become spangled, the arrival of bone bobbins,
and the whole gamut of your "beautiful flitting bobbins" (Whiting)
The answer is all in one sentence. Mind you it takes me 800 words
before i write that sentence!
The point is, am I right? Will that article start a revolution? Sharpen
your quills because I really am "flying kite".
Your friend who is always ready to learn from his betters ...
This letter to the list is what all bobbin makers do, it is called
"marketing". This is an advert hoping to sell my new idea to you. Smile
--
Brian
Cooranbong. Australia
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