Materials List
2 - 4" circles of ½" to ¾" thick, plywood or lumber
1 - 1" dowel - 6 " long
2 - 1 3/4" by 3/4' #1 or #2 pine by 5 3/4"long - upright
2 - 1 3/4" by 3/4' #1 or #2 pine by 6 3/4" long- side
1 - 7 x 9" 1/8" plywood for base
1 - 1 3/4" by 9" (1/8" plywood) for back
1 - 3/4" by9" (1/8" plywood) for front
1 - 3 1/2" by 9" (1/8" plywood) for top
12" by 12" piece of cotton fabric
1/2 yard (by 60" wide)of Felt or old wool blanket
Quilt batting scraps or enough for baby quilt
1/2 yard of cotton fabric
2 -2 " long wood screws
8 -1 ¼" finishing nails
Staple gun or carpet tacks
8 - 5/8" brads
white glue
This wonderful little pillow can be used anywhere. From traveling in the car, to on your lap at a lace gathering. It
is made of simple materials and the materials list can be adjusted to your sources. My favorite feature of this
version is the teeth at the top which hold the bobbins to the side when not using them.
To Make the Base, General Assembly Instructions:
1. First cut all pieces per stock list above, following the pattern here. Sand edges to prevent snags.
2. Drill a hole in the center of each circle, slightly smaller than the 2" wood screw.
3. Drill the same hole in the center of the wood dowel a scant 1/4" deep to prevent splitting.
4. Drill a hole in each upright, 2 ½" down from top and centered and countersink . The hole should be slightly larger then the diameter of the wood screws, this will allow the pillow to be rotated.
5. Begin assembly by attaching the uprights to the sides. Use pattern to guide placement. Use a small amount of glue where wood meets and secure with 4 finishing nails per upright.
6. Attach the front panel to the two sides, using glue and brads.
7. Next attach the back in the same manner as the front.
8. Now you can add the base using glue then brads.
9. Using the 1 ½" wood screws, asemble the roller by inserting each screw into the uprights, then screw into circle and dowel. Repeat on the other side.
10. Paint or stain and protect with a varnish or poly-coat, at this point if desired
To make the Bobbin Rest
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