what kind of yarn works best with the Darice round looms?
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Use the thick yarn or double the other normal yarn. I love making scarfs and hats&#128512;
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Yes there is and I love it because it makes s tighter stitch than any of the other looms.&#128522;
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I use the Wilton tips avialable at Walmart and Michael's Craft stores. Any brand will work since you can cut the bag to the correct size of the tip.
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In my opinion, no it is not a good option. It is hard to hold and working the yarn can be a challenge if it is on the loom even a little bit tight. My Mom is 91 and even though she is in great shape I don't think she could manage this because her hands just aren't as agile as they once were, the tools are flimsy and frankly it is just kind of tedious. I would try a Knifty Knitter. The pegs are larger, the instructions a little simpler and the results are faster. Like most things from Martha Stewart this is needlessly difficult.
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Hello - I generally buy a cotton/poly blend - it is durable and quite easily found. Coates & Clarke is a vey well known brand. It would also help if you knew what kind of projects she might be undertaking...the weight of the thread varies with the task. I just googled "Brand names for sewing Threads"and there were a variety of experts writing on the subject if you want to take the exploration further...Good luck!
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There is a curved needle that would work better, but any needle would work if you are careful when sewing up the rip/tear. If you expect to sew and make the tear more water tight then keep the stitches closer together.
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I had no problem changing yarns as long as the weight was correct. DK was great. Worsted was more difficult. Didn't try bulky but I doubt the machine could handle it.
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Your best bet is the #1989 Flemish dyna flight string. It is what the manufacturer tests with and gets the best arrow speeds
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The yarn wound with this metal ball winder will absolutely work with a knitting machine - center pull. I LOVE this metal body machine. Have broken teeth on so many plastic ball winders over the years and this one keeps winding away with no breaks. Just a little WD-40 every once in a while to lubricate moving metal parts. This winder is an absolute must!!
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I think this might be a felting machine, like Simplicity's deluxe felting machine, so you could probably use any fabric that would be suitable for needle felting (fleece, felt, bulky knits, etc.).
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I typically use a Milliner needle when I needle turn applique and I don't have any issues with this size needle eye. I hope this helps!
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Go to the AccuQuilt website. They will tell you which dies fit the fabric cutter.
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Smallest(Blue) has 24 pegs, Green 31, Orange 36 and the largest Pink has 41 pegs. I also would like to add that the Darice looms have a starting outside peg to wrap the yarn around and hold it in place as you knit the first few rows...Martha Stewart looms do not. Each of the Darice pegs have rounded heads rather than the notched heads which are on the Martha Stewart looms and also some other brands( the notched pegs seem to make it harder to slip the yarn over).
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She will love this loom. It is much simpler than traditional looms. The thread typically used for beading is Nymo, which comes in a variety of colors. Size 10 or twelve beading needles will be fine, twelve being the thinner of the two and the one I personally would use. You can get the needles at Jo-Ann's or Michael's and probably also the Nymo but the Nymo colors will be limited. You will need to go to a specific bead store or online for a better Nymo color range. A lot of people recommend size D Nymo, but I prefer size B, which is a little bit thinner. The best beads for looming are Japanese, either Miyuki or Toho. Japanese beads are more cylindrical and more uniform in size than Czech or other beads. I prefer Toho. For a beginner, I would recommend either size 11 Toho seed beads or Toho Treasures. The colors are amazing and the bead sizes are very consistent. My favorite online site for beads is General Bead in San Francisco. They have very good prices, free shipping over $50.00 and some deals right now on Toho Treasures and Mikuki Delicas in some really beautiful colors. A lot of other stores have have them, too; I just prefer General Bead. Michaels does (I think) carry small amounts of Tohos but I think they will be a lot cheaper if you buy online. You could also google on Amazon and compare prices. I would also recommend a thread conditioner called Thread Heaven which I think you can get either at JoAnn's or Michael's and definitely online. Another good place to buy supplied is Beadaholique, which has its own online store and also sells through Amazon. I also love Beaducation, which has great customer service and very good prices, though they are a little bit more focused on metalworking. Both Beadaholique and Beaducation have GREAT free teaching videos on You Tube, many of which focus on beading. I know Beadaholique has a video on the Ricks Loom. It's the best loom I've ever used and your granddaughter will love it!
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I have not tried what you are describing but, as far as I can tell, you can do everything with the Ricks loom that you can with a regular loom. The one thing I have noticed is that when you take the piece off the loom the ends are very week and will quickly lose their shape. However, I have been able to prevent this by reinforcing the ends by weaving back and forth a few times on the last five or six rows on each end before I take the piece off the loom. This stabilizes the ends. All in all, I feel this slight problem is greatly outweighed by the elimination of the many threads that have to be woven in once a piece is taken off a regular loom. I have stopped using my other looms now that I have the Ricks. Once you follow the directions (and they are easy), it really work likes a regular loom and, in my opinion, you would be able to weave with different size beads.
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I haven't used mine for anything but dry yarn or blankets. Sorry I can't be of help for your question.
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A titanium needle works best with the sticky stabilizers as it has a special coating to help it go through the sticky, then use a needle according to the fabric type. If the onsi is knit use a titanium knit needle.ithen use whatever size is appropriate for the weight of the fabric. The Sulky web site has great information on stabilizers and needles.