tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829312867584191579.post5954358704917512447..comments2022-11-02T08:53:43.904-04:00Comments on Tangled Web: Tangled WeftsJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07912129071129770715noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829312867584191579.post-71188205240826461972009-08-18T11:53:03.478-04:002009-08-18T11:53:03.478-04:00So glad you reminded me that the round bobbins (Au...So glad you reminded me that the round bobbins (Aubusson) are for horizontal looms; I like them better, because I don't use the pointed tips, and I find them comfortable to hold, but now that you mention it, I bet the pointed tips would help keep the bobbins from spinning and tangling!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912129071129770715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829312867584191579.post-50224404016423336422009-08-18T11:17:37.203-04:002009-08-18T11:17:37.203-04:00Hi Jan,
The tapestry is looking good!
I've b...Hi Jan,<br /><br />The tapestry is looking good!<br /><br />I've been following your tangled weft issue on the tapestry list. Usually those round head bobbins are used for weaving on a horizontal loom; the ones with a point on one end are used on a vertical loom. You might want to try some of them. They come in a couple of sizes, either brass tipped or not.<br /><br />I like the round ones, and use them on my upright loom, because they typically hold more yarn.Mernahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394194088532001457noreply@blogger.com