tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post3139474712100396344..comments2023-06-09T03:17:38.255-04:00Comments on WELCOME to the CHILLY HOLLOW NEEDLEPOINT ADVENTURE: Kumihimo Braid to Trim Needlepoint UPDATEDThe Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-55871682293210292602016-11-04T08:47:38.117-04:002016-11-04T08:47:38.117-04:00Fascinating! I thought perle cotton would work, d...Fascinating! I thought perle cotton would work, depending on how fat a braid you want at the end. Good to know that I was right. Thanks for the tips that help make a beautiful braid. When you are done, how about photos and I'll do another article based on your experience?<br />The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-64324966218502415362016-11-04T07:55:53.890-04:002016-11-04T07:55:53.890-04:00Thanks, Jane, for suggesting #5 Perle cotton. I u...Thanks, Jane, for suggesting #5 Perle cotton. I used 36" long threads and came out with a beautiful 1/8" braid about 14 inches long. I did learn that you need a weight attached to the braid to pull it down and keep the braiding even (I used some needle magnets clamped onto the end of the braid) and you need to keep the spools close to the loom or they will tangle as you turn it! Thanks for letting me play :-)Dawn Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-11690800202551055562016-11-03T08:17:22.242-04:002016-11-03T08:17:22.242-04:00Good luck. I am told perle cotton is very durable...Good luck. I am told perle cotton is very durable. My "local" shop recommends it for belts.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-28748375009619553332016-11-03T08:02:49.871-04:002016-11-03T08:02:49.871-04:00Yes, I have#5 perle cotton. I will test it & ...Yes, I have#5 perle cotton. I will test it & report back! Dawn Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-84509345222478884482016-11-02T09:02:11.413-04:002016-11-02T09:02:11.413-04:00Thanks for the update. Can you get some size 5 pe...Thanks for the update. Can you get some size 5 perle cotton to test?The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-6697944730066587832016-11-02T08:20:08.857-04:002016-11-02T08:20:08.857-04:00Update on my experience with the Kumihimo disk: T...Update on my experience with the Kumihimo disk: The Appleton wool, while making a beautiful, rather small braid, shredded before I got even 6 inches of braid! The Naturally Caron Spa yarn unraveled before I got even an inch of braid! Okay, so now I will try to find some satin rattail cord. As my best friend says, "I'm on a Mission"!Dawn Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-27854539456436837252016-10-26T14:53:33.827-04:002016-10-26T14:53:33.827-04:00Thanks for letting us know where you got yours, Da...Thanks for letting us know where you got yours, Dawn. We are looking forward to an update!The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-14612449989321182482016-10-26T14:28:39.164-04:002016-10-26T14:28:39.164-04:00I bought the Kumihimo disk yesterday along with a ...I bought the Kumihimo disk yesterday along with a package of bobbins at Hobby Lobby and, with my coupon, both cost me only $13.oo. The bobbins are really cool - they are actually large spoolies (dating myself, but for you youngsters, spoolies were flexible, pink rubber spools that you wrapped your hair around for a pincurl set back in the 50s!) <br /><br />I am in the process of trying various threads to braid, starting with Appleton wool, then will try Naturally Caron Spa yarn (a silky bamboo yarn that is very soft and luxurious), then I will try cotton crochet thread! Such fun! Dawn Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-66198043298327245012016-10-25T08:56:20.837-04:002016-10-25T08:56:20.837-04:00Thanks everybody! I'll update the article to ...Thanks everybody! I'll update the article to let folks know the comment section has more information.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-55120021560316922812016-10-25T08:51:52.718-04:002016-10-25T08:51:52.718-04:00I've actually used this technique on a canvas,...I've actually used this technique on a canvas, and love the way it looks when couched onto a swirly area.Peggi@Tapestry Fairhttp://www.tapestryfair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-39058952841992550212016-10-25T08:49:51.070-04:002016-10-25T08:49:51.070-04:00Just checked - Hobby Lobby has the disks!
Dawn ...Just checked - Hobby Lobby has the disks! <br /><br />Dawn B<br />Texas USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-5192977712671682812016-10-25T08:37:14.973-04:002016-10-25T08:37:14.973-04:00This looks fabulous! I will definitely be orderin...This looks fabulous! I will definitely be ordering a Kumihimo disc! Yay another project :-)<br /><br />Dawn B<br />Texas USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-63599576515618449212016-10-25T07:29:37.458-04:002016-10-25T07:29:37.458-04:00Hi Jane,
I did try this and loved it. Wrote abou...Hi Jane,<br /><br />I did try this and loved it. Wrote about it here:<br /><br />https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2016/02/kumihimo-braid-making-updated-21516.htmlBrenda M. Côtéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969168887721827313noreply@blogger.com