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Both the scissor fob and scissor case for the Toy Chest Etui have cords attached, and the scissor fob incorporates a tassel. I made the tassel first, then made the cord for the fob using the 'Spinster' that Betsy Morgan had recommended and sold at the workshop.
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It worked, but seemed overly complicated for a simple cord.
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When I came to make the shorter cord for the scissor case, I made it by twisting the threads between my hands, attaching an end to each lined half of the case, putting two knots in the middle and cutting between the knots.
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I am still not entirely comfortable with the faceless people, but am paying respect, as best I can, to Amish tradition.
Here are the scissors, in the case with the fob attached.
5 comments:
I chuckled at your review of the Spinster! Maybe if you were making masses of cord it would be helpful.
I like this scissors case, it looks good. But if the blank faces aren't working for you, I would add some very minimal eyes and mouths. History is one thing, but in the end it's your piece.
what a delight your scissor case is
Thanks Margaret. Thanks Monica. I have been trying to imagine what I might make, Monica, that uses enough cord to warrant the Spinster. Haven't come up with an answer yet!
I might get used to the faces - I'll give it a go and see. If not, you're right, better to adapt to a workable contemporary ethic.
They look fantastic but I am with Monica. If you aren't happy with the faceless then adapt them to suit yourself. I do it all the time lol.
Thanks Katherine. I'll see how I go - your advice is sound, and much appreciated. I'm in good company.
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