Kumihimo square plate

At last a new YouTube video! Chunky Flat Braid

I am very pleased to be able to tell you that I have just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel. This one follows on from my series of videos using the square plate and I am introducing a new braid. This braid has an interesting history. Way back in 2013 I saw a similar braid posted on Facebook. …

Jangle Dangles

I have been working hard recently to get together some kumihimo designs using the square plate. Over the last year I have had many requests for such designs, but I have been kept so busy with designs for the disk that I just could not find the time. However, it has come clear to me through discussions with fellow designers …

Kumi-cabs 2

Here it is at last! This is the second tutorial in the series of hybrid designs, combining the best of kumihimo, bead embroidery and a hint of soutache. This is the first tutorial I have published which uses the kumihimo square plate instead of the disk. I have been asked many times for some plate tutorials, but I have found …