We love these old reels & bobbins. They originally come from cotton, wool & textile mills – so we’re certainly in the right part of the country to pick them up!!

They’re usually made of wood, but there’s such a variation in the colour & patina. They also incorporate a wide variety of other materials – iron, steel, copper, Bakelite etc. – and they come in all shapes & sizes. That’s what makes a collection of them look so interesting.

They look great in the kitchen, on a craft table or in the potting shed. Perfect for storing ribbon, wool – or that ever useful string or twine.