| Debi shared the following about using a laying
tool: " You can use the point to groom the threads
after the stitch is already placed. There are two other
techniques I use with it. I am
not sure I can explain them well in words but I will try.... One
thing I do when using a stranded (or ribbon) fiber is take the
stitch with the needle but don't pull the thread all the way
through. Take the laying
tool and place it next to the beginning of the
stitch under the thread
(where presumably it is layed correctly because it was pulled through
correctly the last
time). Placing some tension on the thread, run your tool under
the thread towards the end
of the stitch. When you get close start to pull the thread
through with the needle while
keeping the tension with the tool. Slip the tool out as you pull
the stitch flat (see photo at right)". When the stitch is completed the
fibers should be flat and aligned |
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| "The other thing I do (often if the first method
doesn't work) is
again, take
the stitch with the needle but don't pull it through yet. Arrange
the threads as needed
right up to the point where they go either under another row or into
the mari. Place the tool
across the threads holding them in place with some pressure as you pull
the needle and
thread the rest of the way through, as shown in the photo. In general my temari needle is big enough that I use it for my laying tool rather than using a separate one, but I could see if I did a lot of floss work that I would want the laying tool because it is easier to hold and has better control because of its size and shape. (Thanks to Debi and her hubby for providing the photos of Debi demonstrating technique). |
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