kumihimo and an old bag!

amareke · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: kumihimo and an old bag!

This year I have been mostly learning kumihimo!

actually I think the far left is a braid- not kumihimo

Yes well you know I am a mad old bag... well here is mine I made: from old curtains..but shall we call it vintage fabric?? the button is about 4 inches wide- just for scale!- and the fastening/buttonhole thing is a kumihimo braid- the bag is rectangular- just stuffed full of my junk!

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

Lovely! I really rate kumihimo, it's so relaxing isn't it?

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alibongo · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject:

Wow - great work with the kumihimo, Cathy, you kept that quiet!

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tanok · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject:

wow that kimunihimhomonooo is amazing, you must be cross eyed and I have to say I love the bag as much as I love that massive button, what a sexy combo!!

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kitschkitty · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

very groovy! Very Happy

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bluebottle · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

Well Cathy, I don't really know what kumiwhatsit is, but I know a nice old bag when I see one - and that is definitely a nice old bag!

Laughing

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theseahorse · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

Wow - I recognise those curtains.

We used to have the same fabric in our kitchen when I was a child, although ours were slightly redder.

Rainbow

All the best

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amareke · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:56 am Post subject:

theseahorse wrote:

Wow - I recognise those curtains.

We used to have the same fabric in our kitchen when I was a child, although ours were slightly redder.

Rainbow

All the best

Sam Heart

lmao- well ditto- i expect ours was slightly redder in the dark ages when it was hung up at the window- my mum sent me this mad old bunch of ace vintage fabric! ...the orange is no where near the brightest!! Daisy

ps kumihimo is a seriously addictive japanese braiding technique!

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moonchild · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

Wow great work Cathy! Very Happy

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Cherie · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject:

I love the bag. I am a total addict where bags are concerned.

Maytime · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject:

The braids are gorgeous (so neat) and the bag is great too Heart

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Jen · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:49 am Post subject:

I'm mad on Kumihimo too. Do you use a Maradai or a handheld wheel? I use beads a lot with my Maradai. Here's some pics

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amareke · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:52 am Post subject:

Hi Jen- fab work!
I use a handheld at the moment- i wanted to see if I could do it before buying in big time..I started making a cardboard one! then have bought a little foam handheld- i might try a a home made one- not sure if the price I would have to charge for pieces would justify making them though!
I love yours I have just been given a beading kumihimo book and have tried- only some are possible with the handheld. Jacqui Carey is my hero!

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

amareke wrote:

Jacqui Carey is my hero!

Mine too! I got my equipment from her, great quality. I've taken 3 workshops with her too, she's a wonderful teacher. Daisy

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