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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 04:37pm | #1

   Very interesting. Some really neat ideas to think about. Thank you for posting this link. Cathy

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 06:07pm | #2

   Glad you liked it. I'm going to make a few scarves as gifts, and fringe them with beads.

   Katina

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 07:01pm | #3

   Yummy! I love beaded fringe. Actually, I just love fringe. Just love the way it swings and moves. I like to add a few beads to the ends of the inexpensive fringed scarves and shawls for a little extra dazzle. Makes a nice gift for a Young Lady for prom, or special events. Keeps those nasty ends from coming unravelled too. Cathy

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 07:07pm | #4

   That's a great idea - just the thing for the need-to-give-an-unexpected-gift stash. I'm going to keep an eye out for some scarves to do this to. Thanks

   Katina

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 07:18pm | #5

   You are most welcome. If the shawl is one of those really lightweight ones, a needle threader zips the ends through the beads in a jiffy. One of those twisted wire beading needles works great for the chunky yarns. Cathy

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   sewslow67 | Jun 16, 2009 07:33pm | #6

   Say, Cathy; I'm also a beader, but I don't recall ever seeing a "twisted wire beading needle".  Could you give me some details?  Thanks, my friend.

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 07:47pm | #8

   I know there is a proper name for it, but I am swiss cheese head today!
   It is a beading needle that looks like a fine wire that has been twisted together, leaving a loop in one end. The loop pinches over a cord or thong and is great for using with bigger heavy beads as it holds it tight. You sometimes find them in the kits for younger people. Hope that made sense. Cathy

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   sewslow67 | Jun 16, 2009 07:55pm | #11

   Thanks for the explanation, Cathy.  I'll give my friend a call (a gal who owns a beading shop back "home" ...heh heh), and ask her to send me one.  I bought some fairly large beads when on vacation last summer, but have not done anything with them yet, and I could try it out with them.

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 07:35pm | #7

   I love doing things like this - gussying up some purchased item. Just the kind of project for an evening of TV watching. The weekly market here often has suitable scarves.

   Katina

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 07:51pm | #9

   Exactly, a perfect TV project. This is one case where the bigger inexpensive craft beads, like the pearls are handy. They can be gently washed in a lingerie bag. I find the real crystal beads, although lovely, are too heavy and expensive for a project like this, so the inexpensive acrylic or glass ones look terrific, and keep the cost reasonable. If the fringe is really skimpy, like a lot of them are, I can add more beaded fringe between the thread fringes too. Cathy

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 08:23pm | #13

   Keep these great ideas coming!

   Katina

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2009 10:45pm | #14

   I got lots of ideas, just short of time to do them all! Need to mow the lawn....again. Not that I mind too much now the weather is warmer. C

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 11:00pm | #15

   Time, time, time ...who of us here has enough of it?

   Katina

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    ThreadKoe | Jun 17, 2009 03:44am | #16

    he he he, if I spent less time on this silly computer, gabbing with my friends here, I would get more done, but not have nearly as much fun ;) Cathy

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    katina | Jun 17, 2009 06:50am | #17

    Well yes, but we learn so much

    Katina

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   sewslow67 | Jun 16, 2009 07:52pm | #10

   What fun ...and most interesting.  Thanks so much for sharing this link, Katina.  I'm going to keep watch for further videos, as it appears that she has something new each week.

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   katina | Jun 16, 2009 08:22pm | #12

   I'm always very pleased when a link proves useful. So glad you've enjoyed it.

   Katina

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   MaryinColorado | Jul 02, 2009 08:31am | #18

   cool beans!  Thanks so much for sharing this!  Mary

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   katina | Jul 02, 2009 08:43am | #19

   You're very welcome!

   Katina