[Nfb-krafters-korner] New class posted: Beginning Kumihimo

[Terrence van Ettinger]

Not quite; the idea is kind of similar, but those would probably be too small. You want a minimum of embroidery or DMCcomthicks thread, and from what I remember, sewing machine bobbins are a bit small to handle that. If you don't want to buy the bobbins, you can make them out of any sturdy material that you can wind thread onto. I've used everything from those cards they sell embroidery thread on to craft-foam squares of about the same size with slits cut in them, to give you some examples.

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> On Dec 14, 2013, at 9:16 PM, "Catherine M" <catherine.m at tafn.org.uk> wrote:
> 
> Hi that sounds interresting .
> I wonder if the bobins are the same as you use in a sowing machine? 
> 
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> Hello Catherine,
> Kumihimo is a technique for making braided cord that can be used for
> anything from jewelry to dog leashes to bookmarks, depending on how thick
> you make it and what pattern is used. In this class, we'll be working with
> mostly round patterns.
> 
> HTH,
> Terrence
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>>> On Dec 14, 2013, at 6:05 PM, "Catherine M" <catherine.m at tafn.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Cathy,
>> Thankyou,
>> By the way what is this class about   I am not sure of the name.
>> Catherine.
>> 
>> 
>> join us on the accessible friends net work,  A social club while 
>> sitting at home.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner 
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
>> Sent: Sunday, 15 December 2013 1:49 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New class posted: Beginning 
>> Kumihimo
>> 
>> Hello Catherine,
>> 
>> The bobbins are for the Beginning Kumihimo class only.
>> Cathy F
>> 
>> 
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