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Post by MTRuth on Nov 11, 2012 21:14:28 GMT
 Tapered Ends  Cord with Wire These are samples for my class. I put them into my sketchbook for display. |
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Post by Shepherdess on Nov 12, 2012 2:16:36 GMT
Interesting, can you tell us how you did it or is that against class rules?
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Post by koffipot on Nov 12, 2012 11:19:43 GMT
Machined cords are easy to make Ann. I make them by using a very close zig zag stitch just wide enough to enclose the base yarn. I should think that's how Ruth does them?  |
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 12, 2012 18:15:06 GMT
That's correct Judith. They are easy, you just zigzag around a core.
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Post by lyn on Nov 13, 2012 0:24:49 GMT
For variety, you can use a looser zig-zag and go over the core twice, using different colour threads.
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 13, 2012 0:26:58 GMT
I did that on some of my other ones Lyn. There seem to be endless options for cords.  |
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Post by sulasmom on Nov 13, 2012 2:47:02 GMT
You guys drive me nuts!! I want to make a cord too!!!
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Post by Karen on Nov 13, 2012 6:19:36 GMT
lol sulasmom, isnt it funny that everytime we see something we want to try it, its never ending oh and look great Ruth  |
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Post by zed on Nov 14, 2012 10:06:54 GMT
Cool idea Would it work on thin strips of felt? |
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 14, 2012 17:37:19 GMT
Sure, you can use anything for the center core. It just needs to be thin enough that your widest zigzag stitch will cover it completely. The needle shouldn't hit the core but go on either side of it. You should try some Zed.
Paula - machined cords are easy, so give it a go!
Thanks Karen!!
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Post by sulasmom on Nov 15, 2012 2:36:14 GMT
Ruth, my tredle machine doesn't zig or zag! Up and down, forward and backward, pedal pedal...I love it but there are times when I would like to use a real machine.
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Post by zed on Nov 15, 2012 8:57:18 GMT
Sulasmom, I had a hand cranked old Singer for about 25 years until recently, my mum gave me her machine and I've pretty much only zig-zagged so far, I'm obsessed I'm not sure I can control the speed well enough yet to try cords, though |
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 15, 2012 18:03:58 GMT
Zed - Just try a short one. The speed doesn't really matter. It is how you move the core back and forth under the needles.
Paula - we'll have a play at my house so you can try it! ;D
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