I am once again joining Amy over at lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/ for the weekly get together. Pop over and see what everyone has been up to. My five this week are bobbins/spools that adorn the craft room.
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I am presuming that these bobbins are used for some sort of weaving as they are wound with wool. I would be happy for you to correct me if you know what they are. I bought them back from America, so I am also presuming that they were American. There are no markings on them that I can see.
Two
Again bobbins that I presume are for weaving, they are blank but look very similar to those above, although this time I did buy them in Scotland.
They are about 8" long and have the same top as the ones from America.
Three
I am guessing that these are some sort of industrial bobbin as they are quite large and heavy, the biggest one is about 12" tall.
Four
These are bobbins that hold thread, the large one at the front is cotton the yellow one is silk. I have no idea what they were used for I am presuming the large one is industrial.
Five
Now these I do know about, they are lace bobbins. I spent several hours on youtube following a tutorial and I am able to thread the bobbin and do a test patch. Some of them are quite old and I am sure have many a tale to tell.
I do have a pattern book and dream of one day been able to achieve something, there are courses that you can go on but nothing local. The lace bobbins in the case all have spangles which all tell a story about the lace maker, I find it fascinating.
These are some oddments that I use to practise threading. Some have great markings to commemorate events in the lace makers life. They tell their own story.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
See you soon.
What a fascinating post. We have a lace maker at one of the old houses in Jersey and I love going to watch her in action. I will think of you next time I visit her. Have a great weekend. B x
ReplyDeleteI think your thin bobbins might actually be pirns - which was the bit that held yarn and fit into a shuttle to drag the weft through the cloth length as it was being woven. You can find out more here: http://www.massonmills.co.uk/Museum/ and if you're ever in the Matlock area I'd recommend a visit to the Masson Mill museum.
ReplyDeleteAren't they beautifully made, I love all that sort of thing. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your wooden bobbins are.
ReplyDeleteI once watched a lady lacemaking and it just about made my eyes bleed trying to keep up with what she was doing. Such a wonderful craft to have at your fingertips.
Have a lovely weekend-x-
Very interesting. Sometimes the bad weather keeps you indoors for such a job as tidying up your craft room. It's good that you've got such a room especially with the storing of your collections. I've seen the ladies at a craft heritage day do intricate lace making and it was enjoyable chatting to them about the bobbins old and new as each has a story attached to it.
ReplyDeleteWell done with your craft room sort out, These bobbins are all so different, so nice to have such a collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a collection !!! Beautiful !!!
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Anna
I love your collection of spangled lace bobbins they are all so pretty what a lovely display you've created.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of 5. I have not ever tried lace making, maybe one day although I think it looks too intricate for me, not sure I would have the patience
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of bobbins and spools! So pretty. I love the way they look displayed. Thank you so much for popping over to my blog. I've been away for a while and hope to start catching up with everyone soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Sherry
I love your collection of bobbins and spools! So pretty. I love the way they look displayed. Thank you so much for popping over to my blog. I've been away for a while and hope to start catching up with everyone soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Sherry
you have the prettiest collections! I swear it would be the best day ever to visit you and see your stuff in person. bobbins remind me of my mom :)
ReplyDeleteThe lace bobbins are the only ones I'd know, though I know nothing about lace making. I saw in the local parish magazine that someone is offering lace making classes, I think it's fascinating how lace is made but I daren't take on another hobby, not at the moment anyway.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful collection of bobbins. Last year I saw a demonstration of lace being made withe bobbins like those. Beautiful art, making lace. I just realized after all this time that when I respond back to you on comments, you are not receiving them. Is there anyway we can share thoughts, my email is on my blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch fascinating items and a great collection! Thank you for this interesting post. I learned many new things.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Those lace bobbins are stunning! What a wonderful collection. Wooden bobbins have so much character and it would be fascinating to know where they have come from and who owned them.
ReplyDeleteI love bobbins too & have a small collections of some I found on holiday in the States also. Your lace bobbin collection is fantastic! They are so pretty as they are! Hope someday you can create lace with them!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
They are wonderful, particularly the lace bobbins. I've bought a few through the years and you've inspired me, I want more.
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection. Some look familiar. My husband's father worked in a knitting mill.
ReplyDeleteFantastic collections of bobbins. I have never seen these types of bobbins. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour bobbins are wonderful! I love the first ones. They look very unique. Sounds like a good way to spend time. I did get some cleaning of the craft room done - at least the floor looks fairly presentable again!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend and hope the sun shines!
The post is very interesting. I love to know the names as weel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of lace bobbins. Lace making is on my wish list of crafts to learn.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic collection of Bobbins of all sorts. I remember watching a video of a woman making lace with Bobbins. I couldn't keep up with her hands with my eyes! She amazed me at with her skill. I also need to do some sorting of my own craft room. It's beginning to look a little cluttered. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Betsy
What a great collection!
ReplyDeleteI've learned to make lace with bobbins in my young years, but I haven't liked it, I'm very clumsy and this wasn't really a fun for me...
Have a sunny weekend
Oh my goodness....I am totally speechless. What a wonderful, unique, collection. I've always wanted some wooden crochet hooks...but theses...wow!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous collection. In the eighties I made quite a lot of lace with my bobbins. I've used it for bookmarks and embellishments. I haven't done anything since, but seeing your fabulous collection of bobbins I may be tempted to blow the dust off mine and make some more.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post. I especially enjoyed seeing the lace bobbins. I once wrote a blog post all about bobbin lace after watching a tv show about it. If you ever want to read it, just search on my blog. I hope you're having a good week and that you have a good weekend too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing collection of bobbins! So many different types that must have been used in many different ways. They make lovely decorative objects for a craft room too. The lace bobbins are especially beautiful! Thank you for joining Five On Friday, hope you have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely they all are, what a beautiful and interesting collection. Would love to see what you can make, if (when?) you give it a go :)
ReplyDeleteJillxx
So many lovely bobbins with so many stories to tell... your craft room sounds an interesting place xx
ReplyDeleteWow! I find all these bobbins fascinating. So much more interesting than the spools the thread I have are wound on. They make a great conversation piece, especially the ones with the markings!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is amazing. I have several of the bigger industrial bobbins and I love them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
What a wonderful collection. Lace making seems such a complicated art, one requiring loads of patience!
ReplyDeleteIsn't is wonderful to get your work area organized? I'm looking forward to setting up a craft room in my daughter's room when she moves out in September. Maybe I'll do some crafts then!!
Wow, you have quite a collection of all kinds of bobbins! I have a few of the bigger ones but I have no idea where they are. But the BIG QUESTION I have is.. where did you get that huge collection of lace bobbins??? I've never seen so many in one place. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a great collection of bobbins you have. I have always wanted to try bobbin lace and perhaps one day I will find time to fit in another crafting hobby to my busy life - lace making is definitely on my bucket list! xx
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I am quite fascinated with lace, and the nimble fingers that made lace back when things were still made by hand.
ReplyDeletethat is an interesting collection you have. How wonderful that you know how to make lace, what a great skill.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Very interesting to me I don't know a lot about sewing but find learning about other things and the history behind them fascinating. Thanks for sharing your collection. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jill
That is one interesting collection. I am sure you could do it if you started with something small and worked your way though it. Jo xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Five. Your bobbins are fascinating - I like the fact that they have all had a previous life, if only they could tell us the stories. xx
ReplyDeleteOh I do love bobbins and wood! What a fun and different blog post. I always enjoy what you share....really cool. I hope your weather has warmed up a bit. Hugs...Linda
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great collection. I've seen bobbin lace being made, it's fascinating to watch a professional, but it does look complicated. I've never seen the first two types of bobbin before.
ReplyDeleteI once had some cone shaped bobbins that were old and I made a Christmas wreath out of them. I wonder where that thing went!
ReplyDeleteI once had some cone shaped bobbins that were old and I made a Christmas wreath out of them. I wonder where that thing went!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection. These bobbins are a thing of beauty.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
What a fabulous collection xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection! I LOVE those lace bobbins. So pretty and I love how they tell a story.
ReplyDeleteBlessings dear Gal. ;) xoxo
Thanks for letting us enjoy looking at beautiful collection of bobbins! Each one is a unique, practical work of art to me. Here in the Portland, Oregon, area there is a Pendleton Woolen Mill outlet that I have visited a few times. One time I saw a basket of bobbins that they were selling, and I bought two that remind me of candlesticks. I have them sitting on the windowsill and enjoy looking at them. Imagine how they whirled and spun creating cloth! My dad worked in a woolen mill in Lawrence, Massachusetts, more than 75 years ago, I think. He supervised one of the drum carders. xx
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