Robin Foster
Robin made bobbins from the 1980s until the early 2000s in Whissendine, a village near Oakham.
They were sold through Kate Foster’s lace classes and some made their way to the Burwell Tuesday group through Gill Elliot (his daughter). Most of his profit went to Save the Children and other charities.
As he explored different techniques and received much feedback from the lacemakers who surrounded him, his style varied over the years. He worked in both wood and bone, and made East Midland, Honiton, continental and travel/super slim styles.
The 10 bobbins with the red spangles were a set made as a Ruby wedding anniversary gift to his wife, Gill's mother.
They were sold through Kate Foster’s lace classes and some made their way to the Burwell Tuesday group through Gill Elliot (his daughter). Most of his profit went to Save the Children and other charities.
As he explored different techniques and received much feedback from the lacemakers who surrounded him, his style varied over the years. He worked in both wood and bone, and made East Midland, Honiton, continental and travel/super slim styles.
The 10 bobbins with the red spangles were a set made as a Ruby wedding anniversary gift to his wife, Gill's mother.