I am a "full time" bobbin maker/supplier, living on the Mendips, about 10 miles
from the beautiful city of Bath England.
I started making and selling bobbins in the mid 1980's, when I turned wood as a hobby, and
attended local craft fairs. It was not long before local Lacemakers from the Wessex
Lacemakers & Clevedon Lacemakers took me under their wing and gave me some
constructive criticism re the bobbins that I was producing at the time (I owe
special thanks to Mrs Reed from Bristol Lacemakers). I took their advice, developed my own
style and have never looked back. Invitations to lace events soon followed, and I was
producing more & more bobbins. Since 1992 I have been making a full
time living from my bobbins.
I specialize in quality hand turned & hand painted
Midland (spangled), Honiton, Flanders, Continental and Travellers bobbins in wood &
bone. I am probably best known for my painted bobbins (and recently hand painted tatting
shuttles) and am one of only two bobbin makers/suppliers in the UK that have a license
from Copyrights to hand paint some of the characters from Beatrix Potter (Copyright
Frederick Warne & co 1991). Commemorative's bobbins are another specialty, many
individuals & groups will already know of their excellent quality!
Some of the bobbins and services I provide:
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Midland, Honiton and Travellers bobbins.
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Flanders & Continental bobbins
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Beautiful hand painted bobbins.
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Commemorative Bobbins. Sample of art work can be sent
as a digital video!
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Mother & Babes, Twins & Triplets.
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Rainbow Bobbins.
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Needle case Bobbins & Needle case Pricker.
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Bobbin a Month.
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Credit & Debit Cards accepted.
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