Jazzing up machine-wrapped Cords

by Maggie Grey

In our Quilting Arts Gifts™ special issue, Maggie Grey showed how to make darling little lacy pouches, perfect for hiding a small treasure on your tree.

Here are her tips for decorating the cords that form the tassels and trims on the bags.

Tips for jazzing up the cords

Pick up beads on a matching thread. Wrap it around the cord, spreading the beads evenly, and then work bursts of satin stitch over the cord and beads. Don’t machine over the beads!
Stitch the cord around the tassel and then work up the bag to the top. Form a loop.
Make a very fine cord and loop it to form a tassel. Wind thicker cord around the top for the tassel head.
Stitch little charms or fancy beads to the cord where it joins the bag.

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