I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a fairly large quantity of ebony a while ago, and in a form suitable for making Lacemaking Tools as well as Bobbins. It is a lovely quality of wood with a rich shine that seems to come from within. It’s lovely to work as well.
These Pin Pusher/Lifters are the pencil grip style and are an ideal two in one tool. Many Lacemakers seem to prefer this as you can sort out your pins either by pushing or lifting all in one session as you need to move your bobbins around rather than having to use two separate tools.
You can see more details of them here => Lacemaking Tools - Ebony Pin Pusher
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L 11.26.08 at 12:56 am
Thanks for swinging by my blog & leaving a comment! Right now, I’m in the process of buying a sewing machine. Can you believe that? I’ve wanted one for over 15 years & finally am going out and test driving the various brands.
I love the bobbins used by the lacemakers. They are just beautiful to look at (yeah, I know they do have a purpose), but just lovely none the less.
I”ll be visiting again!
Swanette 05.07.09 at 3:35 am
I am so happy with my Ebony Pin Pusher/Lifter!
Its beautiful and works great!! It lifts the pins so easily! Thanks Tricia Smith for all the help! The shipping was super fast, I recieved it on Monday! I love this tool so much that I should have bought two! HaHa
Thanks again! Great doing business with you!