Can anyone tell me an easy way to make a Tassel? I would like to make some to put onto my scissor Fobs. Lyn

Here is a free machine embroidery tassel to download.

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank You but not really what I am looking for on this project. Lyn

Here is one xith the embrodery machine for those who want to make one to add to a cutwork.. or some other use...
It is a french site... In the middle right of the page there is a picture of some windows where Cathy has windows panels stitchouts of one of there cutwork design and there is a tassel added in the back.
It is a free add you can download:
For that clik on the word "ICI"
Sorry for my english...
Monique de France

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Monique, Thank You. This is a beautiful site. I will go back later and have another look. Lyn

You've got a number of great answers to this one, Lyn. Good question. I've heard mentioned that it'd be a good use for some of that 'dodgy' thread that many of us keep stashed away which breaks and shreds and isn't worth using for anything else, as well :)

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

I have made one and know how to make then or I thought I did but they just don't turn out very good. Lyn

I wind my yarn around a piece of cardboard, put a piece through and tie it off, then cut the loops on the bottom. Tie another piece near the top to make the little hump thingie(?). Then pull those ends through to the center of the tassel. I've also done it around my fingers when in a hurry. DUH, just checked out the link below and that's what I do.

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Think I would be real good at making tassels IF I had 3 hands. Lyn

These are quick and fast - in the hoop tassels and braids - closer to the bottom of the page.

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank you Shirlene. I would like to make the tassels out of the same thread as I have used in the design. Lyn

Easiest way I know-decide length of tassel-use cardboard or similar and wrap yarn/thred/embroidery floss around-tie VERY tightly at top-slide off cardboard and cut across bottom. Option-after cutting, make another tie about 1/2-1 in. below top

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank You!

Decide on the size you want. Cut a piece of cardboard the length of the tassle & wider than needed.Wind yarn around around this until its thick enough, thread a needle between yarn & cardboard & tie off.Now slip cardboard out ,wrap another length of yarn around tassel,down from where you tied off until you are satisfied tie off. Cut other end open & trim. Its similar to making a pompom.Hope you can understand this

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

I do understand. I actually know how to make the tassel and I would like to twist the cord between the tassel and the scissor fob and as I said earlier If only I had 3 hands. I made a lot of Pom Poms in 14ply wool for mobiles for my son when he was a baby.

Here is a site that has some for sale. They are easy enough to make though without the embroidery machine.

https://www.stitcherymall.com/dis...

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by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank you but I would rather make them myself. Lyn

Lyn this is one occassion that it would be great to quickly show you how BUT we are at opposite ends of the world :(
Hopefully someone else will come up with a you tube snippet or something better than me slowly working out how to put the instructions together, its nearly bedtime here and I am not at my best for thinking

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=...
found this so hope its OK

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by shirlener88 17 Mar 2011

This was very nice.

by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank You will watch it again when I am ready to make the Tassels. Actually a better idea. Get one of my friends to make them for me. I'm not silly! Lyn

picture instructions here

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by shirlener88 17 Mar 2011

great pictures, too.

by greysewist 17 Mar 2011

Nice site this one, thanks, Bev. Nice 'props' at their project page too. Vicki/basketkase, you'd like them too!

by bevintex 17 Mar 2011

Thanks for pointing out the projects page, I totally missed it.
Bev

by mommajo 17 Mar 2011

nice site, got lost there for hours, lol

by mi30kaja 19 Mar 2011

Thank you Bev , I will watch this again when I get more time. Have put that project away for a while. Lyn