But if a long length of lace trim is your plan, then the roller pillow is today's first choice. It developed from the bolster pillows, which are found in almost every regions lace history. There are the short bolsters like the Czech one shown here or the long ones found in Spain and Malta. These developed into the rollers with an area to support the bobbins like the French pillow. Some are circles or ovals with a roller mounted in an opening near the center of the pillow. Others are half rounds with the roller mounted further near the back. First patented Roller Pillow - "Princess Pillow"
Cone pillow for collars and corners
from the collection of Jeri Ames
