Lace Bobbins

Lace Bobbins

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347 makers found

A Millar

A Millar

UK

Penarth, S Glamorgan

A R ArcherA R Archer

A R Archer

N/A
UK

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Acorn BobbinsAcorn Bobbins

Acorn Bobbins

N/A
UK

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Alan CullingfordAlan Cullingford

Alan Cullingford

N/A
Eire

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Alan Hazel, Ash Wood TurningAlan Hazel, Ash Wood Turning

Alan Hazel, Ash Wood Turning

UK

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Albert FrostAlbert Frost

Albert Frost

N/A
UK

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Alison TolsonAlison Tolson

Alison Tolson

APT
UK

Initials APT

Allan Goffroy

Allan Goffroy

Australia

Active 1990s–2000s

Allplas

Allplas

UK

Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex

Andrew Cunningham

Andrew Cunningham

UK

Bampton, Devon

Andrew J Bruce

Andrew J Bruce

UK

Mid Glamorgan

Andrew MayesAndrew Mayes

Andrew Mayes

N/A
UK

aka DAW Mayes

Andrew RoseAndrew Rose

Andrew Rose

UK

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Angela or Howard

Angela or Howard

Australia

Advertised 1996

Anita FitzpatrickAnita Fitzpatrick

Anita Fitzpatrick

Unsigned
UK

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Ann BrayAnn Bray

Ann Bray

AB
UK

Used a variety of turners

Ann Margaret KellerAnn Margaret Keller

Ann Margaret Keller

AK
Eire

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Ann McCleanAnn McClean

Ann McClean

Unsigned
UK

SMP style bobbins

Anne Jarrett

Anne Jarrett

UK

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Anne Young

Anne Young

UK

Painted on different turners including Geoff Mudge. Anne is also the author of a book on canal art

Annette Willkins

Annette Willkins

Australia

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Arty & Crafty Co.

Arty & Crafty Co.

Australia

Brass gimp bobbins

Ash FirthAsh Firth

Ash Firth

Unsigned
UK

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Audrey LockyerAudrey Lockyer

Audrey Lockyer

UK

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Audrey SellsAudrey Sells

Audrey Sells

UK

Pioneered plastic bobbins

Aurora Crafts

Aurora Crafts

UK

Isle of Skye

Axel Zijp

Axel Zijp

Netherlands

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Barbara Brooks - Mainly LaceBarbara Brooks - Mainly Lace

Barbara Brooks - Mainly Lace

UK

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Barbara HareBarbara Hare

Barbara Hare

BH
UK

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Barbara McNabb

Barbara McNabb

New Zealand

Blenheim area

Barleycroft Bobbins - Gill & Ken HareBarleycroft Bobbins - Gill & Ken Hare

Barleycroft Bobbins - Gill & Ken Hare

UK

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Barry AdamsBarry Adams

Barry Adams

UK

Worked in Ivory

Barry BigginsBarry Biggins

Barry Biggins

UK

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Barry Fran

Barry Fran

New Zealand

Marie Studio

Barry Pawson (Marie Studio)Barry Pawson (Marie Studio)

Barry Pawson (Marie Studio)

New Zealand

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Bartlett, Caesar and PartnersBartlett, Caesar and Partners

Bartlett, Caesar and Partners

UK

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Biggins Bobbins / Biggins LaceBiggins Bobbins / Biggins Lace

Biggins Bobbins / Biggins Lace

UK

Whilst they no longer sell bobbins, they do still sell lace patterns and other lace equipment

Bill & Brenda WaightBill & Brenda Waight

Bill & Brenda Waight

BMW
UK

Signed BMW

Bill BotmanBill Botman

Bill Botman

UK

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Bill Lafferty

Bill Lafferty

Australia

Wife Noelene lacemaker

Bill SchmidtBill Schmidt

Bill Schmidt

UK

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Bob Lebas

Bob Lebas

Australia

Also made pillows and stands

Bob McKenzie

Bob McKenzie

New Zealand

North Island

Bobbins by Aries

Bobbins by Aries

USA

USA

Bows and Bobbins

Bows and Bobbins

UK

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Brendan Elson

Brendan Elson

UK

Bridgewater, Somerset

Brennan BobbinsBrennan Bobbins

Brennan Bobbins

pyrographed B
Australia

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Brian Davies

Brian Davies

Australia

Retired

Brian GoodwinBrian Goodwin

Brian Goodwin

UK

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Brian MillerBrian Miller

Brian Miller

UK

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Brian Treanor

Brian Treanor

New Zealand

Dunedin area

Bridget Fairchild

Bridget Fairchild

Unsigned
UK

Bridget paints mostly on SMP Style bobbins

BroomcraftBroomcraft

Broomcraft

UK

Jaqui Baker (based in Somerset) often painted on his bobbins.

Broomfield BobbinsBroomfield Bobbins

Broomfield Bobbins

UK

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Bryn Morgan

Bryn Morgan

Australia

Active 1990s

BryncraftBryncraft

Bryncraft

bryn~
UK

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Bucks Bobbins - Tony and Evelyn BrownBucks Bobbins - Tony and Evelyn Brown

Bucks Bobbins - Tony and Evelyn Brown

UK

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C&D SpringettC&D Springett

C&D Springett

Unsigned
UK

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Carol and Peter Burton

Carol and Peter Burton

PJB
UK

Were based in Kent. Often Pyrographed date and initials on the neck

Cavcrafts, Mike and Helen CavanaghCavcrafts, Mike and Helen Cavanagh

Cavcrafts, Mike and Helen Cavanagh

UK

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Charles Lawler

Charles Lawler

UK

Purley, Surrey

Chris Kendal

Chris Kendal

UK

Market Weighton, York

Chris ParsonsChris Parsons

Chris Parsons

UK

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Chris Smythe

Chris Smythe

New Zealand

Sold via Seattle retailer

ChriskenChrisken

Chrisken

UK

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Christine OsbourneChristine Osbourne

Christine Osbourne

C Osbourne
UK

Christine painted on numerous turners' bobbins

Church Meadow Crafts

Church Meadow Crafts

Unsigned
UK

The bobbins were mainly created using SMP style bobbins

Chy-Chy Glass Studio

Chy-Chy Glass Studio

UK

St Ives, Cornwall

Collingwood Crafts

Collingwood Crafts

UK

St Neots, Cambs

Cottage Crafts

Cottage Crafts

UK

High Wickham, Bucks

Craft Technique

Craft Technique

UK

Bath, Avon

Craft Workshop

Craft Workshop

UK

Bristol, Avon

Creative Craft Shop

Creative Craft Shop

UK

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Creativity

Creativity

UK

Bristol, Avon

D G Harrison

D G Harrison

UK

Rushden, Northants

D J Hornsby (Dennis & Bill Hornsby))D J Hornsby (Dennis & Bill Hornsby))

D J Hornsby (Dennis & Bill Hornsby))

UK

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DEW & SM LomasDEW & SM Lomas

DEW & SM Lomas

UK

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Dave Brown

Dave Brown

Australia

Etsy seller WoodenTreen

David FrancisDavid Francis

David Francis

UK

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David Gliddon

David Gliddon

UK

Tiverton, Devon

David HaldaneDavid Haldane

David Haldane

UK

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David HirstDavid Hirst

David Hirst

UK

David Hirst was Louise West's father

David NaylorDavid Naylor

David Naylor

N within a D
UK

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David PotterDavid Potter

David Potter

Australia

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David PoulterDavid Poulter

David Poulter

UK

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David ReynoldsDavid Reynolds

David Reynolds

UK

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David StanleyDavid Stanley

David Stanley

UK

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Dawn Jakeman

Dawn Jakeman

UK

Used multiple bobbins turners

Dee CarverDee Carver

Dee Carver

DJC / DJH
UK

Paints across a number of different turners

Dennis Sizeland

Dennis Sizeland

Country unknown

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Derek EarnshawDerek Earnshaw

Derek Earnshaw

UK

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Derek WilloughbyDerek Willoughby

Derek Willoughby

UK

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Derrick (D A) RobsonDerrick (D A) Robson

Derrick (D A) Robson

UK

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Des Lanni

Des Lanni

Australia

Mildura area

Diana Taylor nee Jones

Diana Taylor nee Jones

DMJ / DMT
UK

SMP Style bobbins supplied by Tim Parker

Diane Miller

Diane Miller

DM
UK

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Diane's Dad - Mr Phillips

Diane's Dad - Mr Phillips

UK

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Dinah HalesDinah Hales

Dinah Hales

Australia

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Don McCrabbeDon McCrabbe

Don McCrabbe

UK

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Don McGrabb

Don McGrabb

Australia

Wood, bone, resin

Don and Teri Caesar

Don and Teri Caesar

UK

Lymington, Hants

Doug Grant

Doug Grant

Australia

Active 1990s

Dr Campbell Hoy - Fine Lace Bobbins

Dr Campbell Hoy - Fine Lace Bobbins

UK

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Ed Cypher

Ed Cypher

Australia

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Eddie GesaitisEddie Gesaitis

Eddie Gesaitis

UK

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Eddy FaberEddy Faber

Eddy Faber

UK

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Elaine RobsonElaine Robson

Elaine Robson

ER
UK

Mainly paints on SMP bobbins

Elizabeth Anne Carlton

Elizabeth Anne Carlton

EAC
UK

Mainly painted on SMP bobbins but also John Hopwood

Elizabeth van TreirumElizabeth van Treirum

Elizabeth van Treirum

Unsigned
UK

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Ellen Pearce

Ellen Pearce

UK

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Emmans

Emmans

UK

Potters Bar, Herts

English Lace School

English Lace School

UK

Woodbury, Exeter

Ern Schroeter

Ern Schroeter

Australia

Geelong

Ernie FridErnie Frid

Ernie Frid

UK

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Eve Shirley

Eve Shirley

UK

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Fitzwilliam Crafts

Fitzwilliam Crafts

UK

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Franks

Franks

Australia

Father of Betty, lacemaker

Frazer McFadzean

Frazer McFadzean

New Zealand

Invercargill area

G Ivor HowardG Ivor Howard

G Ivor Howard

UK

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G&R Downs (ITSA Machining)

G&R Downs (ITSA Machining)

UK

Exmouth

Galleon Crafts - Diana & Tony Cooper

Galleon Crafts - Diana & Tony Cooper

UK

No images available - only an historic advert

Garth JohnsGarth Johns

Garth Johns

UK

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Gavin DoramGavin Doram

Gavin Doram

UK

Lichfield, Staffordshire

GentlefolkGentlefolk

Gentlefolk

UK

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Geoff MudgeGeoff Mudge

Geoff Mudge

UK

Painted on by Jan Gardiner (Lacewing Design) and Diane Miller

Geoffrey Manley

Geoffrey Manley

UK

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George Blanco

George Blanco

Country unknown

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George White

George White

UK

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Glass Workshop

Glass Workshop

UK

Kettering, Northants

Gordon PalmerGordon Palmer

Gordon Palmer

Australia

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Gordon Ratcliffe

Gordon Ratcliffe

Australia

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Gordon ScrivnerGordon Scrivner

Gordon Scrivner

Australia

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Greek Urn TailGreek Urn Tail

Greek Urn Tail

UK

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HW - unknown painter

HW - unknown painter

HW
UK

Mainly SMP bobbins

Hammon Bobbins

Hammon Bobbins

UK

Stockport, Cheshire

Harry and Shirley GatesHarry and Shirley Gates

Harry and Shirley Gates

UK

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Heather Power

Heather Power

HAP
UK

Mainly Stuart Johnson bobbins

Helen McAllenHelen McAllen

Helen McAllen

HMc
UK

Mainly Stuart Johnson bobbins

Henk & Robert Pel

Henk & Robert Pel

Canada

Square bobbins in cherry or maple

Hill Crafts

Hill Crafts

UK

Harrogate, N Yorks

Howard Brown

Howard Brown

Country unknown

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Hugh Roberts

Hugh Roberts

New Zealand

Nelson area

Ian Bateman

Ian Bateman

Country unknown

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Ian McLeod

Ian McLeod

New Zealand

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Ivanka PaÅ”alić

Ivanka PaÅ”alić

Croatia

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J McAvoy

J McAvoy

Ireland

Loughlinstown, Dublin

Jack Smith (not the acorn)Jack Smith (not the acorn)

Jack Smith (not the acorn)

UK

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Jack SpenceJack Spence

Jack Spence

UK

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Jacqui CareyJacqui Carey

Jacqui Carey

JC
UK

painted across a number of turners

Jacqui Rowing

Jacqui Rowing

UK

Mainly painted on SMP bobbins

Jacqui Southworth / Larkholme Lace

Jacqui Southworth / Larkholme Lace

UK

Jacqui painted on different maker's bobbins - for more details see her web page

Jan De MaertelaereJan De Maertelaere

Jan De Maertelaere

Belgium

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Jan Gardiner (Lacewing Design)Jan Gardiner (Lacewing Design)

Jan Gardiner (Lacewing Design)

UK

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Jane and Arnold Mosley

Jane and Arnold Mosley

(JM (c))
Country unknown

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Janet Gilham

Janet Gilham

UK

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Janet Lloyd Bobbins 'n' Beads

Janet Lloyd Bobbins 'n' Beads

UK

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Janet RetterJanet Retter

Janet Retter

J
UK

Worked with a variety of bobbin turners

Janet SmithJanet Smith

Janet Smith

Jan Smith
UK

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Jaquie Baker

Jaquie Baker

UK

Somerset

Jean TurnerJean Turner

Jean Turner

UK

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Jeff and Josie Harrison

Jeff and Josie Harrison

UK

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Jenny & Matthew Hester / Jenny HughesJenny & Matthew Hester / Jenny Hughes

Jenny & Matthew Hester / Jenny Hughes

UK

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Jenny Soo

Jenny Soo

Australia

Pyrographer and turner

Jenny and Graham HudsonJenny and Graham Hudson

Jenny and Graham Hudson

Unsigned
UK

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Jenrich Designs (Richard Ives)

Jenrich Designs (Richard Ives)

UK

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Jill Collins

Jill Collins

Australia

Late 1990s–2000s

Jim NewmanJim Newman

Jim Newman

UK

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Jim TregellasJim Tregellas

Jim Tregellas

UK

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Joann KramerJoann Kramer

Joann Kramer

USA

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John & Annette Pollard

John & Annette Pollard

Australia

Lacemaker and painter

John & Annette Pollard

John & Annette Pollard

UK

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John AtkinsonJohn Atkinson

John Atkinson

Australia

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John BeswickJohn Beswick

John Beswick

UK

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John Brooks

John Brooks

Australia

Initials RJH

John Cummings

John Cummings

UK

Worked with both bone and ivory

John Doyle

John Doyle

Australia

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John Fisher

John Fisher

UK

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John Hopwood of Alsager, CheshireJohn Hopwood of Alsager, Cheshire

John Hopwood of Alsager, Cheshire

UK

Elizabeth Anne Carlton painted on John Hopwood bobbins but she didn't sign them

John Lingings

John Lingings

UK

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John Lowther

John Lowther

Australia

Lowood

John O'BrienJohn O'Brien

John O'Brien

UK

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John Platt and Norina MoretonJohn Platt and Norina Moreton

John Platt and Norina Moreton

UK

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John Pollard

John Pollard

Australia

Penrith, active 1980s+

John and Jennifer FordJohn and Jennifer Ford

John and Jennifer Ford

UK

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Julie Roche - Tidnock BobbinsJulie Roche - Tidnock Bobbins

Julie Roche - Tidnock Bobbins

UK

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Kate AylmerKate Aylmer

Kate Aylmer

UK

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Kate's Husband's Bobbins - Michael ClarkKate's Husband's Bobbins - Michael Clark

Kate's Husband's Bobbins - Michael Clark

UK

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Kath Brewer / Bronte BeadsKath Brewer / Bronte Beads

Kath Brewer / Bronte Beads

UK

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Katherine Robertson

Katherine Robertson

Australia

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Keith Hourigan

Keith Hourigan

UK

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Ken Smith

Ken Smith

UK

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Ken Travis

Ken Travis

UK

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Kenneth Taylor

Kenneth Taylor

UK

Silversmith for Luton Museum

KnotworkKnotwork

Knotwork

USA

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Lace Bobbins by Alex

Lace Bobbins by Alex

UK

Walthamstow

Lacemaid

Lacemaid

UK

Bishop Middleham, Durham

Lakeland Craftsmen Shop

Lakeland Craftsmen Shop

UK

Keswick, Cumbria

Laura De Bruyn

Laura De Bruyn

Australia

Flame glass worker

Len Farmer

Len Farmer

UK

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Leon YoungLeon Young

Leon Young

Australia

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Lesley F. Williams (Lesley FW)Lesley F. Williams (Lesley FW)

Lesley F. Williams (Lesley FW)

LFW
UK

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Lesley J Thomas

Lesley J Thomas

Country unknown

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Lesley J Thomas

Lesley J Thomas

UK

Alby Lace Musuem

Loose Threads

Loose Threads

UK

Dundee, Tayside

Loricraft

Loricraft

UK

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M&D DavisM&D Davis

M&D Davis

UK

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MP ProductsMP Products

MP Products

UK

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Malcolm Fielding

Malcolm Fielding

Australia

Started turning 1982, regular at British Lace Fairs until 1995. Retired 2018.

Malcolm Grover & Karyn DayMalcolm Grover & Karyn Day

Malcolm Grover & Karyn Day

Australia

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Malcolm J FowlerMalcolm J Fowler

Malcolm J Fowler

UK

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Manor Crafts

Manor Crafts

UK

Wimbourne, Dorset

Marble-ousMarble-ous

Marble-ous

UK

Unsigned

Margaret & Malcolm ThorpeMargaret & Malcolm Thorpe

Margaret & Malcolm Thorpe

UK

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Margaret (SA)

Margaret (SA)

Unsigned
S Africa

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Margaret Tappenden

Margaret Tappenden

UK

Winterbourne, Dorset

Margaret WallMargaret Wall

Margaret Wall

UK

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Marie Fern

Marie Fern

Australia

1990s

Mark Priestley

Mark Priestley

UK

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Martin Thompson-Oram

Martin Thompson-Oram

USA

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Mary Niven / Mary Woodthorpe

Mary Niven / Mary Woodthorpe

UK

Mary used different bobbin styles

Matthew Pardoe

Matthew Pardoe

Country unknown

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Maurice MilneMaurice Milne

Maurice Milne

UK

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Max Irvin

Max Irvin

Australia

Family makers

Max Meier

Max Meier

Australia

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Max MeiersMax Meiers

Max Meiers

Australia

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Media Resources Pty Ltd

Media Resources Pty Ltd

Australia

St Ives, brass bobbins

Michael Darlow

Michael Darlow

Australia

Professional wood turner

Michael Fielding

Michael Fielding

Australia

UK migrant, high-quality turner

Michael Gass

Michael Gass

UK

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Michael Holiday

Michael Holiday

UK

Yorkshire

Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders

UK

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Mike Bester

Mike Bester

S Africa

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Mike Playford

Mike Playford

Country unknown

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Millhome CraftsMillhome Crafts

Millhome Crafts

UK

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Mr & Mrs RJ Martin, The Glass Workshop

Mr & Mrs RJ Martin, The Glass Workshop

Country unknown

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Mr Alex Marquis

Mr Alex Marquis

UK

Paisley, Strathclyde

Mr Bert KennetMr Bert Kennet

Mr Bert Kennet

UK

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Mr BrothertonMr Brotherton

Mr Brotherton

UK

Was based Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Mr Emmerson of Wath upon DeneMr Emmerson of Wath upon Dene

Mr Emmerson of Wath upon Dene

UK

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Mr G HallMr G Hall

Mr G Hall

UK

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Mr I J Ferris

Mr I J Ferris

UK

S Croydon, Surrey

Mr IrelandMr Ireland

Mr Ireland

UK

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Mr Jack Hudson

Mr Jack Hudson

UK

Coatbridge, Strathclyde

Mr K George

Mr K George

UK

Bristol, Avon

Mr L Westwood

Mr L Westwood

UK

Colchester, Essex

Mr Oliver Plan

Mr Oliver Plan

UK

Honiton, Devon

Mr R J Ellis

Mr R J Ellis

UK

Winkleigh, Devon

Mr Shaw

Mr Shaw

UK

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Mrs Ballantine DykesMrs Ballantine Dykes

Mrs Ballantine Dykes

UK

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Mrs C A Bond

Mrs C A Bond

UK

Southampton

Mrs Nora Pipkin

Mrs Nora Pipkin

UK

Helsby, Cheshire

Mrs Sue Wilde

Mrs Sue Wilde

UK

Sidmouth

Mrs W Harvey

Mrs W Harvey

UK

Rye, E Sussex

Needlework Coggleshall / Anne Bartlett

Needlework Coggleshall / Anne Bartlett

UK

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Neil KeatsNeil Keats

Neil Keats

Australia

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Nick PerrinNick Perrin

Nick Perrin

UK

See Also SMP Lace

Norma Turner

Norma Turner

Country unknown

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P Coker

P Coker

UK

Rothwell, Northants

P J (Phil) SkinnerP J (Phil) Skinner

P J (Phil) Skinner

UK

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P&K HerronP&K Herron

P&K Herron

UK

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Pam KubasPam Kubas

Pam Kubas

UK

Many of the bobbins that she painted were by Paul Webb

Pat Davies

Pat Davies

Australia

Bobbin painter, early 1990s

Paul DurstPaul Durst

Paul Durst

UK

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Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson

Country unknown

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Paul WebbPaul Webb

Paul Webb

UK

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Paul and Gwenda Hughes

Paul and Gwenda Hughes

Country unknown

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Pauline and Peter Denmark

Pauline and Peter Denmark

UK

No examples currently

Peter Filmer

Peter Filmer

Australia

Old Canberra Bus Depot markets

Peter Fretwell

Peter Fretwell

UK

Known for his bobble hat heads

Peter KolbertPeter Kolbert

Peter Kolbert

UK

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Peter McLeaveyPeter McLeavey

Peter McLeavey

New Zealand

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Peter MinsonPeter Minson

Peter Minson

Australia

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Peter Papworth at Flying BobbinsPeter Papworth at Flying Bobbins

Peter Papworth at Flying Bobbins

UK

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Peter SaundersPeter Saunders

Peter Saunders

Australia

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Peter Steward

Peter Steward

New Zealand

Tauranga area

Peter Westbrook

Peter Westbrook

UK

Worthing, W Sussex

Phil Loader

Phil Loader

UK

Basingstoke, Hants

R V Ireland

R V Ireland

UK

Southbourne, Bournemouth

RGS EngineeringRGS Engineering

RGS Engineering

UK

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Rachel Lloyd

Rachel Lloyd

UK

Canterbury, Kent

Rainbow Lacecrafts

Rainbow Lacecrafts

UK

Hull, E Yorks

Ralph Spinks

Ralph Spinks

Australia

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Rattenbury's

Rattenbury's

UK

Ramsgate, Kent

Ray Larsen

Ray Larsen

New Zealand

Balcultha area

Rex Underwood

Rex Underwood

UK

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Richard Ashdown

Richard Ashdown

UK

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Richard GravestockRichard Gravestock

Richard Gravestock

UK

Some of Richard's heads have concentric circles but not all

Richard J VineyRichard J Viney

Richard J Viney

UK

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Richard Putland / Acorn Lace CraftsRichard Putland / Acorn Lace Crafts

Richard Putland / Acorn Lace Crafts

UK

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Richwood Crafts

Richwood Crafts

Country unknown

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Rob Borthwick

Rob Borthwick

S Africa

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Robert Charman

Robert Charman

UK

Coulsdon, Surrey

Robin Foster

Robin Foster

UK

Robin turned a variety of heads and tails

Robin K How

Robin K How

UK

Silversmith Luton

Robin Laycock

Robin Laycock

UK

Cleveland

Robin and Joan Howe

Robin and Joan Howe

UK

Silver bobbins based in Luton, Beds

Roger Aaron

Roger Aaron

UK

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Roger Ward

Roger Ward

UK

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Ron Flawn

Ron Flawn

UK

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Ron King

Ron King

UK

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Ron LawRon Law

Ron Law

Australia

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RosegroundRoseground

Roseground

UK

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Roseground - Amanda DRoseground - Amanda D

Roseground - Amanda D

UK

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S PrudenS Pruden

S Pruden

UK

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SMP Lace

SMP Lace

UK

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Sallie Reason

Sallie Reason

Unsigned
UK

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Sally WoollardSally Woollard

Sally Woollard

UK

Unsigned

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

SJ
UK

Mainly Used Stuart Johnson Bobbins

Sebalace

Sebalace

UK

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Sermac Woodcrafts

Sermac Woodcrafts

UK

Swansea

Shirley Philpot

Shirley Philpot

Australia

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Silk n LaceSilk n Lace

Silk n Lace

YH
UK

Initials YH

Simon ToustouSimon Toustou

Simon Toustou

Canada

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Sixpenny Bobbins

Sixpenny Bobbins

UK

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Spangles / Bedazzled BobbinsSpangles / Bedazzled Bobbins

Spangles / Bedazzled Bobbins

UK

Spangles produced a variety of types of bobbins with different heads and tails - please see their web page Also known as Bedazzled Bobbins

Stephen and Hillary PearceStephen and Hillary Pearce

Stephen and Hillary Pearce

UK

Unsigned

Stuart Fowler

Stuart Fowler

UK

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Stuart JohnsonStuart Johnson

Stuart Johnson

UK

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Stuart and Debbie SpencerStuart and Debbie Spencer

Stuart and Debbie Spencer

DS
UK

Signed DS

T F Holland

T F Holland

UK

Southampton

Terence Stringer

Terence Stringer

UK

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The Bobbin

The Bobbin

UK

Paignton, Devon

Theo Brejaart

Theo Brejaart

Netherlands

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Thing-a-ma-Bobbins

Thing-a-ma-Bobbins

UK

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Tim ParkerTim Parker

Tim Parker

UK

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Toby NeveToby Neve

Toby Neve

Australia

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Tom Chip

Tom Chip

UK

Often billed as Tom Chip's Extreme Woodturning

Tom Clark

Tom Clark

USA

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Tom Hall

Tom Hall

UK

Yorkshire based

Tree Carcass Tweaking / Mark Boswell-BrooksTree Carcass Tweaking / Mark Boswell-Brooks

Tree Carcass Tweaking / Mark Boswell-Brooks

UK

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Trevor SemmensTrevor Semmens

Trevor Semmens

Australia

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Trixie and Hazel Hunt

Trixie and Hazel Hunt

UK

Haverford West, Dyfed

Tuffnel GlassTuffnel Glass

Tuffnel Glass

UK

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U.P. And V Trier

U.P. And V Trier

Australia

Cattle horn bobbins, 1980

Unknown Makers

Unknown Makers

Country unknown

Any bobbin we have created an entry in our unknown maker list

Val Dunsmore

Val Dunsmore

Australia

Val used commercially made bobbins such as SMP

Village Crafts

Village Crafts

CB
UK

Various turners were used - Initials CB

Walter Burton

Walter Burton

UK

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Wildwood Bobbins - D. Joseph Madl

Wildwood Bobbins - D. Joseph Madl

USA

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William Newton

William Newton

Country unknown

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Wilson Howe

Wilson Howe

UK

Glasgow

Win Sargent, Cottage Crafts

Win Sargent, Cottage Crafts

Country unknown

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Winslow BobbinsWinslow Bobbins

Winslow Bobbins

UK

unsigned

Wooburn BobbinsWooburn Bobbins

Wooburn Bobbins

SF/SJF
UK

Signed SF / SJF

York Maker - Mr DewsYork Maker - Mr Dews

York Maker - Mr Dews

UK

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Yvonne HaywardYvonne Hayward

Yvonne Hayward

YH
UK

Signed YH Painted for Silk n Lace

Zim BobbinsZim Bobbins

Zim Bobbins

S Africa

The bobbins have a variety of heads and tails - see the web page for more details

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