tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post8008214882292710229..comments2024-03-28T11:58:20.555+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: WIPW - Almost doneQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-43361247614371397952014-10-26T08:54:47.479+09:002014-10-26T08:54:47.479+09:00Kumihimo cord making is fun, but with a house full...Kumihimo cord making is fun, but with a house full of playful (?) cats it might not be a good idea!<br />Feltmaking is also fun and as it involves water the cats usually stay away!<br />Nice to see you blog visiting again.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-79059945512533218522014-10-25T20:58:09.480+09:002014-10-25T20:58:09.480+09:00great idea for the kumihimo! Someday I want to tr...great idea for the kumihimo! Someday I want to try that craft...<br />Your bowls of yarn/felt look like a yummy buffet salad bar!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858446371419879296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-51688195775378739602014-10-18T23:55:46.398+09:002014-10-18T23:55:46.398+09:00Those are fabulous, aren't they?! I can pictu...Those are fabulous, aren't they?! I can picture a seam of airplanes on a crazy quilted block. Absolutely delightful!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-6587944451296260892014-10-18T08:27:24.253+09:002014-10-18T08:27:24.253+09:00When you say that I wonder how comfy a lucet wooll...When you say that I wonder how comfy a lucet woollen cord would have been, especially now that the mornings are getting a bit cooler in Tokyo. Could double as a muffler?!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-22735230775894594142014-10-18T03:53:41.658+09:002014-10-18T03:53:41.658+09:00I do like your glasses cord and much more comfy th...I do like your glasses cord and much more comfy than a beaded one.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-70758884829911442792014-10-17T14:21:21.397+09:002014-10-17T14:21:21.397+09:00Hi, Margaret. The bobbins make the work SO much EA...Hi, Margaret. The bobbins make the work SO much EASIER. Previously I used the white plastic cards used for winding embroidery floss and the theads got tangled up all the time.<br />The bobbins are called 'Bob-EEZ' and are produced by The Bead Smith. Check out their web site: www.beadsmith.com Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-27878946939421559802014-10-17T04:52:47.707+09:002014-10-17T04:52:47.707+09:00Wonderful! Can I ask you a question? What are th...Wonderful! Can I ask you a question? What are the bobbins you use for the kumihimo ? They would make it easier to manipulate and I'd like to try them here in New Zealand if they are available. ThanksMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554874389968864826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-77799686693002924742014-10-16T19:48:10.169+09:002014-10-16T19:48:10.169+09:00I am so glad to hear you say I have made the right...I am so glad to hear you say I have made the right decision about the cord!<br />Yes, the cushion is bursting with stitches but there ARE some gaps! More TAST stitches, please!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-33328650775558175832014-10-16T19:46:24.857+09:002014-10-16T19:46:24.857+09:00Thank you. Those 'adorable' flowers on the...Thank you. Those 'adorable' flowers on the Kafferepet have been there for years now - it is high time to finish this quilt once and for all.<br />What does one usually use 'fluffy loveliness' for? Felting of course!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-87200596467634151642014-10-16T19:10:06.161+09:002014-10-16T19:10:06.161+09:00You have chosen the right cord for the collar, it ...You have chosen the right cord for the collar, it needed something plain. The Kumihimo braid is lovely and you have made good use of it. Your cushion must be bursting with stitches, every inch of fabric must be nearly covered!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-33679313280604380402014-10-16T18:16:30.014+09:002014-10-16T18:16:30.014+09:00Loving everything that you've done this past w...Loving everything that you've done this past week Queenie ! Adorable flowers on the Kafferepet, Great cord for your specs too......What are you going to use the bowls of 'Fluffy loveliness' for I wonder ?? Must watch this space ! ! Have a great week ,<br />hugs<br />Chris Richards<br />xxChris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260908697420010398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-91271575023558675512014-10-16T10:26:08.343+09:002014-10-16T10:26:08.343+09:00Can't you just see a wreath made up of the Tri...Can't you just see a wreath made up of the Triple Chain and maybe some French Knots?Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-90508659021751748242014-10-16T10:24:59.571+09:002014-10-16T10:24:59.571+09:00Should you want more idea swimming in your head go...Should you want more idea swimming in your head go to carorose and see her cute aeroplanes: http://carorose.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/10/tast-2014-triple-chain.htmlQueeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-38483828144985037762014-10-16T10:22:33.097+09:002014-10-16T10:22:33.097+09:00Ha, ha, OTHER people slept so I was freed from the...Ha, ha, OTHER people slept so I was freed from the usual 'beck-and-call' duties. Also the typhoon forced me to be indoors = plenty of time for needlework.<br />Ah, the wool...Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-66087037163083029052014-10-16T10:20:35.823+09:002014-10-16T10:20:35.823+09:00Thanks, Angela. I wonder how a 'kumihimo' ...Thanks, Angela. I wonder how a 'kumihimo' braid would look on one of your art bras? Made in metallic thread and with beads added...Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-71383976614919161862014-10-16T06:27:27.516+09:002014-10-16T06:27:27.516+09:00I really enjoy all the color, you are having a lot...I really enjoy all the color, you are having a lot of fun!<br />That triple chain wreath is amazing.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-66675006840516174152014-10-16T03:47:17.665+09:002014-10-16T03:47:17.665+09:00Your cords both turned out lovely and it appears t...Your cords both turned out lovely and it appears they found perfect homes. :) I thought I knew exactly how I planned to use the triple chain stitch. Now that I see it worked so beautifully on a curve, I have more ideas swimming in my head. I just love your work!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-41083956096494944082014-10-16T02:01:38.363+09:002014-10-16T02:01:38.363+09:00Your kumihimo is beautiful and your glasses must ...Your kumihimo is beautiful and your glasses must be very pleased to have it.Séverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276377270817291263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-236546963177683632014-10-16T00:54:14.456+09:002014-10-16T00:54:14.456+09:00Did you get any sleep this week, you've been s...Did you get any sleep this week, you've been so busy! Love your triple chain samples, it looks very good in a circle. Looking forward to see what you're going to do with the wool!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-56513963059917878942014-10-16T00:27:40.646+09:002014-10-16T00:27:40.646+09:00Oh you are so clever! Good work!Oh you are so clever! Good work!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579473031377014416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-28970052230014909422014-10-15T19:36:19.650+09:002014-10-15T19:36:19.650+09:00There are so many designs you can make with the ku...There are so many designs you can make with the kumihimo disc, this one was just made by chance, I did not follow a set pattern.<br />I agree there is a lot of movement in the Triple Chain circle.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-26017268265671929302014-10-15T19:34:07.446+09:002014-10-15T19:34:07.446+09:00The collar is not completed yet, so no photo!
Well...The collar is not completed yet, so no photo!<br />Well, you'll have to keep guessing what I am going to do with the wool scraps!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-83885772838016692832014-10-15T19:32:45.802+09:002014-10-15T19:32:45.802+09:00The Triple Chain can be worked in many ways, long ...The Triple Chain can be worked in many ways, long or short tails are two alternatives. I have another kumihimo cord for my glasses so now I can change it according to what I am wearing. Fashion, you know!!!<br />Have fun with TAST.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-36690872563078354962014-10-15T16:04:24.622+09:002014-10-15T16:04:24.622+09:00The kumihimo thing is very interesting and the cor...The kumihimo thing is very interesting and the cord resulting from it perfect, strong! But you are right. It would steel the collar's show - I like your circle of triple chain stitches. It looks "flowing". Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-56664527889172570182014-10-15T14:31:14.665+09:002014-10-15T14:31:14.665+09:00lots to see here today Queenie, the cushion is g...lots to see here today Queenie, the cushion is going to be spectacular, the lucet has worked well on your collar, now we need to see a photo of you wearing it. Wonder what you will be doing with the tubs of wool scraps felting I hope. Good glasses cord toomargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.com