> It is possible to make braids to match lace you are creating, and > even use > the same threads in the same colors! There are times when this > is a perfect > solution. Stores do not carry braids in every color you might > want, or braids > that are very delicate.
This will be perfect for me as soon as I figure out which braid to make. I want to learn needle lace and cannt find a local source for the braid to make some of it so making my own would be very good. Not sure if I could do the finger loop braiding though as I have arthritis in my hands. I also like the idea of making the braid as well. The katherine wheel braid whic is a three worker one is gorgeous and I would love to do it just do not know any other braiders in the area. I have sent a message to a kumihimo list I am on to see if it could be done on a marudai with just one person. > > Let me know, please, if you have fun with this Medieval skill. > > Jeri Ames in Maine USA > Lace & Embroidery Resource Center I have done braiding but using a marudai not doing finger loop braiding. Kumihimo is very interesting. I was very lucky as a person on one of the lists I am on was getting rid of some of her equipment that she didn't use any more and sent me a marudai and the tama. Only problem is it isn't very portable. The variety of designs that you can make with even a small number of thread is amazing. Lorna Hanrahan Who hasn't yet found a fiber art that I didn't want to at least try - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
